Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

The occupational therapy assistant program at Maria College of Albany 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 New York colleges that offer occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program.

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Maria College of Albany

2900 Purchase St, Purchase, NY

Maria College of Albany provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Albany, New York and operated as a private institution. The lower student/teacher ratio and access to teachers is due primarily to the small student body, approximately 900 students, maintained by Maria College of Albany.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Maria College of Albany offers:

• Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to Maria College of Albany score in a range of 700 to 1020 on the SAT. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 20% of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $11,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at Maria College of Albany may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may take a look at the school's http://mariacollege.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Maria College of Albany 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $62870
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $63990

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