Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

The occupational therapy assistant program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango

3550 Seventh Street Road, New Kensington, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Shenango is a public institution located in Sharon, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, about 710 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the size of the class and ease of access to professors.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Shenango offers:

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students accepted to this school earn an SAT score in a range of 1130 - 1430, or an ACT score between 16 - 22. Roughly 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Shenango, with 58 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $14,000 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students should visit the school's http://www.shenango.psu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 630
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $46090

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