Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

The occupational therapy assistant program at Casper College prepares students for careers in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home health agencies, vocational rehabilitation programs, and more. The program focuses on directing patient participation in skill-enhanced learning and motivational tasks, as well as correcting pathologies and providing direct health education. Program courses include: human life span development, occupational therapy principles and practice skills, treatment planning and implementation, patient education and intervention, and assistive services management. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program.

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Casper College

Also known as UW-Stevens Point

2100 Main St, Stevens Point, WI

Located in the beautiful setting of the Rockies, Casper College in Casper, Wyoming offers students with a two-year education in one of a variety of disciplines. Curriculums provide students with vocational training, transfer opportunities, and continuing education.

The school offers students with 30 technical programs and over 50 associate degree programs in five areas, including health science, social and behavioral science, business and industry, fine arts, and science. Students can opt to obtain a one-year certificate or   two-year associate’s degree, or work toward obtaining a bachelor’s or master’s degree with one of the college’s affiliate four-year colleges.

Financial aid is offered via loans and scholarship programs. The Hathaway Scholarship is available to qualifying students who’ve attended and graduated from a high school in the state.

The college, which was established in 1945, currently has just over 4,100 students attending classes, and a 60% retention rate. In-state tuition is set at around $2,100 while out-of-state students pay around $4,900 annually.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UW-Stevens Point offers an associate's degree program in occupational therapy assistant (OTA).

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Description

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, occupational therapy assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 42.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).