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| Our class of
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The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
at Santa Ana College provides a strong foundation in the skills and
knowledge necessary for entry level occupational therapy assistant
competencies. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Occupational Therapy Education, American
Occupational Therapy Association, 4720 Montgomery Lane, PO Box 31220,
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220, (301) 652-2682. Graduates of the program will
qualify to sit for the national certification examination administered by
the National Board of Certification in
Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Occupational Therapy Assistants
provide
service to individuals with physical, mental, or developmental
disabilities across life phases, who need to rehabilitate skills to
perform self-care, work and/or leisure activities. The major requires
general education courses, including biological, social, and behavioral
sciences, in addition to occupational therapy courses. The program
utilizes classroom instruction and field work experiences to prepare the
student to meet certification and employment standards.
To receive information about the
program, please contact the program through:
* Program Director: Michelle
Parolise, MBA, OTR/L
* Phone: (714) 564-6833
* Fax: (714) 564-6158
* E-mail:
parolise_michelle@sac.edu
* Mail: 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 |
