Occupational Therapist Assistant
at South University-Columbia in Columbia, SC
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
12
Median Earnings (1yr)
$39,761
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$39,761
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in South Carolina
Benchmark: $40,203 — average of 5 comparable programs
National median wage — Medical Assisting
$42,000
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Medical Assisting
+13%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
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.
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