Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate program at Tidewater Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Norfolk, Virginia. Classified under the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions CIP field (51.0803), the program prepares students to assist licensed occupational therapists in delivering patient care across clinical, rehabilitation, and community settings.

Students can expect training in therapeutic techniques, patient interaction, and documentation practices aligned with occupational therapy assistant roles. Tidewater Community College also offers related programs including Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, Industrial Production Technologies, and Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies for students exploring other vocational pathways.