Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant program at Stanbridge University is a two- to four-year certificate credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Irvine, CA. The program trains students to assist licensed occupational therapists in providing therapeutic interventions to patients recovering from injury, illness, or disability.

This program is part of the allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions field (CIP 51.0803). Stanbridge University also offers related programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both the certificate and associate levels, Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the associate level, and Physical Therapy Assistant at the certificate level. Students in the Occupational Therapist Assistant program can expect instruction in therapeutic techniques, patient assessment support, documentation, and supervised clinical fieldwork in occupational therapy settings.