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ACCEPTANCE RATE

69.42%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

90%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

12

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$9,631

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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

The occupational therapy assistant program at Touro College 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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Touro College

507 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at Touro College, 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

    • 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).

      Admission Requirements & Details

      The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Touro College 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
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      Academics & Student Services

      Student Services

      To support students and graduates, Touro College may provide services like:

      • Online classes
      • Classes offered on nights and weekends
      • Remedial instructional courses
      • Counseling assistance
      • Work study style employment
      • Assisting students to find work

      Intercollegiate Athletics

      • Basketball