Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at Kettering College of Medical Arts prepares students for careers in a hospital, school, industry, community or private agencies, and outpatient clinics. The program focuses on assisting patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health. Program courses include: basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer occupational therapy program.

The Occupational Therapy program at Kettering College of Medical Arts is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education since 2014.

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Kettering College of Medical Arts

Kenyon College, Gambier, OH

About

Kettering College, located in Dayton, Ohio, was established as a cooperative effort between The Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Kettering Medical Center in 1967. Through a state charter in 1968, Kettering College began educating individuals in the allied health professions. Once the school was able to demonstrate that it could effectively and qualitatively teach individuals facilities separate from the Kettering Medical Center were built to house Kettering College.

Academics

Kettering College of Medical Arts offers a few programs in the allied health field. These programs will either result in a certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree. The school provides a quality education and offers both practical and classroom education, ensuring that students have both the experience and knowledge to successfully enter their chose field.

Programs offered:

• Health Sciences
• Sonography
• Human Biology (Pre-Med)
• Physician Assistant
• Nursing
• Radiologic Science and Imaging
• Respiratory Care

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in applying to Kettering College must have a cumulative High School GPA of 2.3, or a score of 46/460 or above on the GED. Additionally, high school graduates or individuals who have taken the GED in the last five years must submit an ACT score of 19 or higher, or a combined SAT score of 1350 (910 before 2005). Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3. Kettering College offers a large number of financial aid opportunities to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kettering College of Medical Arts offers a doctorate degree program in occupational therapy.

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 Therapists

Description

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, occupational therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 26.5% from 2014 to 2024

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