Know the Facts
This is where occupational therapy ranked in the 2018 Top 100 Best Job (US News Health Care)
13
In this setting, OTAs focus on things such as handwriting, attention to tasks, and posture.
School setting
5
This is the anticipated job growth of occupational therapy between now and 2026
28%
In this setting, OTA's work with clients on well-being, coping mechanisms, finding fulfillment in daily tasks and learning strategies to successfully complete daily occupations
Mental Health
This is how many semesters of didactic that are required for the BSC OTA Program
4
This is the median salary for an OTA
$56,690
In this area if OT, OTAs work with clients to ensure they are able to successfully complete their job duties. This may include adapting the work station to ensure success
Ergonomics
This is how many semesters you will spend in the field, supervised under a licensed occupational therapy assistant, working as an OTA
1
This is the degree required to become an occupational therapy assistant
Associates Degree
In this setting, OTAs work with clients anywhere from 30-100 days, focusing on tasks such as dressing, bathing, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, community re-integration, etc
Skilled Nursing Facilities
This is how many credits are required for the BSC OTA Program
73
After 6 years in the field, this is the average pay raise and OTA can expect
$9,000
In this setting, OTAs work with clients who have gotten in trouble and are now working on skills necessary to re-integrate into the community
Prisons
This is where you can work after you've graduated from BSC and passed the National Board Exam
Anywhere!