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Programs of Study
Occupational Therapy Assistant
www.lwtech.edu/ota
Programs of Study
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
99 CREDITS
Admission Dates: Fall
The mission of the OTA Associate in Applied Science
degree program at LWIT is to prepare students with
the skill base, fund of knowledge, ethical base,
understanding and demonstration of the behaviors
required to successfully assume the roles required
of occupational therapy assistants in the current
environments of OT Practice.
In congruence with the mission of the college at
large, the focus is on successful workforce education
of individuals from diverse backgrounds and life
experiences, giving them the skills, knowledge and
attitudes to successfully gain employment and cope
successfully with ever-changing workforce requirements.
We will provide our students with an engaging
curriculum which encourages life-long learning, and high
standards of occupational therapy assistant practice.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS degree prepares
students to work in a variety of settings including
hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, client
homes, long term care facilities, retirement communities,
assisted living facilities, school systems, and mental
health centers. Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs)
provide occupational therapy services with the direction
and supervision of occupational therapist.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational
Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational
Therapy Association (AOTA), which is located at 4720
Montgomery Lane, PO Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824.
AOTA’s phone number is (301) 652-AOTA. Graduates
of the Program will be able to sit for the national
certification examination for OTAs administered by the
National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy
(NBCOT) located at 800 South Frederick Avenue, Suite
200, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. After successful completion
of this examination, the graduate will become a certified
occupational therapy assistant (COTA). Washington State
requires licensure to practice as a COTA.
Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS degree graduates will:
be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
be eligible to take the National Registration
Examination for Occupational Therapy Assistants
teach patients or clients to manage basic activities of
daily living, such as dressing and grooming
teach exercise and purposeful activities to increase
coordination, strength, and work tolerance
assist the occupational therapist with assessments of
patient function
demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork,
communication, intercultural appreciation, and
technical and information literacy skills
meet Social Science, Humanities, Written
Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning
distribution area outcomes
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not
offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s
responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out
an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any
developmental coursework a student may be required to
complete may increase the program length.
PREREQUISITES
High school completion or GED
50 hours of observation in two community or health
care settings where occupational therapists or
assistants are employed
Minimum of a 3.0 grade in each of the course
prerequisites for OTA 101
The following courses are prerequisites for OTA 101:
ENGL& 101 English Composition I ..........................5
BIOL& 175 Human Biology w/Lab. .........................5
MEDA 116 Medical Terminology. ..........................5
PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology. ...........................5
The following are required prior to the start of 2nd quarter:
IFAD 162 First Aid/CPR for Health Care Providers
(or equivalent)
IFAD 216 HIV/AIDS Training or equivalent
National criminal background check documentation
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