Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology
Tupelo Campus
"Occupational therapy enables people of all ages and
abilities to
engage in the activities that are meaningful to their lives."
This two-year program is designed to provide the opportunity for individuals
to enter the workforce as competent entry-level occupational therapy assistants.
This program offers academic classroom instruction, laboratory experiences and
actual fieldwork placements that will allow the student to observe and practice
with certified healthcare clinicians. Students will have a clear
understanding of the OTR/OTA relationship and will be skilled in various
treatment procedures, modalities, effective medical documentation and use of
adaptive equipment for increased patient independence.
- Accreditation Status/Certification and Licensure
- Mission and Philosophy Statements
- Program Curriculum
- Degree Granted and Professional Certification
- Student Outcomes
- Admission Requirements
- Application Procedure
- Faculty
- OTA Forms and Information
If you are unable to download or print the following forms, please contact our health science secretary at 662.620.5076 and request an OTA application booklet by mail: - Student Occupational Therapy Association - Community Service
- Related Links
- American Occupational Therapy Association: http://www.aota.org
- Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association: http://www.mississippiota.org
- National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy: http://www.nbcot.org
- Mississippi State Department of Health: http://www.msdh.state.ms.us
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov
- ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners:
http://occupational-therapy.advanceweb.com
