Occupational Therapy Assistant

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in areas of science relevant to the role of occupational therapy assistant including anatomy/physiology and psychology.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic tenants of occupational therapy and able to apply competent interventions at an entry-level skill across the lifespan.
3. Understand the role of the OTA and the relationship between the OTR and OTA, while demonstrating the ability to utilize purposeful activity to facilitate adaptation and mediate dysfunction for all age groups, disabilities, and occupational roles.
4. Demonstrate ability to provide quality services in a wide variety of practice environments including emerging areas of practice.
5. Demonstrate the necessary occupational therapy skills to meet the practice needs of the occupational therapy community, which includes:
• Assisting with data collection as directed by an OTR
• Administer standardized test/assessments
• Develop and modify interventions and treatments
• Select, adapt, and implement intervention, equipment, education
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with the inter and intra professional community and family members/caregivers
• Maintain records and documentation
• Able to demonstrate the skill of “therapeutic use of self”
• Assist with discharge planning, transitional planning, evaluation, and intervention planning
6. Exhibit behaviors consistent with the Occupational Therapy Codes of Ethics and professionalism while representing the profession.
7. Demonstrate the value of being a lifelong learner through continuing education, technical advancement, leadership opportunities, career advancement, and community service in occupational therapy.
8. Advocate and promote the field of occupational therapy.