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General Contact
- School Code: 467300
- Phone: (616) 632-8900
- School Homepage
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
73.16%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
96FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,440Average 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 Baker College of Flint 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 Michigan colleges that offer occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program.
Baker College of Flint (AQ)
1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI
Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AQ offers an associate's degree program in occupational therapy assistant (OTA).
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 55 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 4 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| White | 51 |
| Multiple Races | 3 |
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
Upon completion of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at AQ, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
- Total Employment: 300
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.66
- Average Annual Salary: $45060
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 applicants Baker College of Flint accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Baker College of Flint may provide student services including:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation