Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate program at Springfield Technical Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Springfield, MA. The program prepares students to assist licensed occupational therapists in delivering rehabilitation services to patients across a range of clinical and community settings.

This program falls within the occupational therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0803) and is one of several health-related and technical certificate offerings at Springfield Technical Community College. Related programs at the school include Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Animation and Interactive Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security, Civil Engineering Technologies, and Laser and Optical Technology. Students can expect training in therapeutic techniques, patient communication, and clinical practice fundamentals.