Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

The occupational therapy assistant program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Dubois 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Dubois

25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Dubois is a public institution located in Dubois, PA and provides a large number of program options for students. The school enrolls 920 students yearly, allowing for a more personalized education.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Commerce
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Business Administration

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common scores among students accepted to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Dubois are within the range of 17 - 20 on the ACT, or 1170 - 1500 on the SAT. This school has an admissions rate of around 90 percent of which only 47 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Dubois vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $14,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 per year. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.ds.psu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Dubois 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

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $48400
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $66670

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