Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate program at South Suburban College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in South Holland, IL. The program is part of the occupational therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0803) and trains students to assist licensed occupational therapists in delivering therapeutic services that help patients develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.

South Suburban College offers complementary health and technical programs including Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Medical/Clinical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology. Students in the Occupational Therapist Assistant program can expect instruction in therapeutic techniques, activity analysis, documentation, patient interaction, and clinical fieldwork experiences that prepare graduates to sit for the national certification examination required for practice.