The Associate in Applied Science Degree will prepare students for positions in the health and rehabilitation profession as Occupational Therapy Assistants. Occupational Therapy Assistants work under the direction of Occupational Therapists and provide services to patients and assist them in carrying out activities and exercises developed from a treatment plan. Occupational Therapy Assistants work with individuals in need of rehabilitation who have mental, physical, emotional or developmental impairments. The goal of the program is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences required of an Occupational Therapy Assistant. This includes the knowledge and competencies required by any health care professional as well as specific skills, knowledge and experiences specific to rehabilitation services. The OTA program incorporates a selective process for admission. This process uses a point system based on coursework and experience as outlined in the application. Please be aware that the completion of all prerequisites does not ensure admission to the program.