Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 221710
- Phone: (520) 206-4500
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (520) 326-1600
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (520) 326-1600
FINANCIAL AID RATE
92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,895Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
The occupational therapy assistant program at Pima Medical Institute – Tucson 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 Arizona colleges that offer occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program.
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Pima Medical Institute – Tucson
4905C East Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ
Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pima Medical Institute – Tucson offers an associate's degree program in occupational therapy assistant (OTA).
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4 |
| Female | 16 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| White | 10 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at Pima Medical Institute – Tucson, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Tucson, AZ
- Total Employment: 70
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.18
- Average Annual Salary: $54450
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Pima Medical Institute – Tucson accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Pima Medical Institute – Tucson may provide services like:
- Online classes
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance