Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant two-to-four-year certificate program at South University-Columbia is offered by this private for-profit institution in Columbia, South Carolina. Classified under CIP code 51.0803, the program trains students to assist licensed occupational therapists in implementing treatment plans, supporting patient rehabilitation, and documenting patient progress in clinical and community health settings.

South University-Columbia offers a range of related health programs alongside this occupational therapy assistant certificate, including Health/Health Care Administration/Management at both the associate and bachelor's levels, a Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate, a Registered Nursing associate degree, and a Family Practice Nurse/Nursing bachelor's degree. Students interested in occupational therapy assisting should verify that the program holds the necessary programmatic accreditation for graduates to be eligible for the national NBCOT certification examination.