Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

The occupational therapy assistant program at Adventist University of Health Sciences 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 Florida colleges that offer occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program.

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Adventist University of Health Sciences

Also known as Florida Hospital College

4202 W Spruce, Tampa, FL

Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU) is a Seventh-day Adventist institution specializing in healthcare education. The University’s guiding philosophy is “based on the idea that true wellness is not achieved through medical care alone, but through healing relationships that speak to peoples' minds, bodies, and souls.”

 Located near downtown Orlando, ADU sits next to Florida Hospital and specializes in allied health and nursing education.  Degree programs include:

• Nursing
• Radiography
• Radiologic Sciences
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography (general or cardiovascular ultrasound)
• Nuclear Medicine
• Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Professional Studies
• Biomedical Science

ADU also has certification programs in diagnostic medical sonography, cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, mammography, and nuclear medicine.

On top of studies, Campus Ministries offers students Christian educational experiences including: assembly programs, music, and drama. Students also have access to the Florida Hospital Seventh-day Adventist Church, which is a short walk from campus.

ADU offers free tutoring for all students in general education and nursing programs as well as professional programs—Sonography, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Nurse Anesthesia, and Occupational Therapy. They also offer confidential counseling to promote prevention, early detection, and treatment of undiagnosed mental disorders and addictions.

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Visit this page (http://www.adu.edu/financial-information/cost-information/undergraduate-fees-and-expenses-2013-2014) for Undergraduate fees and expenses for the 2013-2013 school year.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florida Hospital 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

Salary & Wages

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $61130

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