Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

The occupational therapy assistant program at Itawamba Community 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 Mississippi colleges that offer occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program.

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Itawamba Community College (ICC)

#1 Hill St, Goodman, MS

Itawamba Community College (ICC) is located in Fulton, Mississippi.  ICC has two additional campuses located in Tupelo and Belden, Mississippi to better serve students in the area. With average class sizes of 20-35 students, class can be scheduled during the day, at night, on weekends, and online.

Individual Program Accreditations:

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• EMT / Paramedic Technology
• Health Information Technology
• Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Physical Therapist Assistant Technology
• Practical Nursing
• Radiologic Technology
• Respiratory Care Technology
• Surgical Technology

The Student Success Center (SSC) provides comprehensive programs and services for students to help them improve academic performance. Service provided include: free tutoring, open math labs, Success Seminars, test review sessions, and a success monitoring program. The Advising Center is also available to students to allow students to work with an advisor to help the student focus on completing both persona and academic goals.

Campus housing is available at the Fulton location for students wishing to reside on campus. ICC has detailed Cost and Fee information on its website along with a substantive amount of information on the cost of attendance.  Financial aid is available for those who qualify as well as an extensive list of academic-based and private scholarships. View the complete list on the ICC Scholarship Program page.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Itawamba Community College 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).