Rehabilitation Sciences-Occupational Therapy Assistant - Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (B.S.)

Offered at IU Kokomo by School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

Offered on campus

If you have a heart for helping people, consider the Occupational Therapy Assistant track in the new Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences program at IU Kokomo.

This degree will combine classroom, laboratory, fieldwork, and clinical experiences to prepare students for work in the rehabilitation field.

The B.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree will prepare you to work as an OTA in many settings and will serve as an excellent base for graduate study in a healthcare field such as occupational therapy or physical therapy.

You will spend the first two years completing the prerequisite coursework, with the clinical major occurring in the junior and senior year.

We anticipate welcoming students into the junior-level clinical major in the fall of 2023. The application cycle for that first cohort will begin in the spring of 2023.

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What does an occupational therapy assistant do?

Occupational therapy assistants work alongside occupational therapists to assist individuals in participating in meaningful and purposeful activities such as self-care, social participation, play and leisure activities, driving, education, work, and more to maximize independent function, enhance development, prevent disability, and maintain health.

What skills does an OTA need?

• Implement client-focused intervention plans.
• Monitor client progress to ensure they are meeting their goals.
• Use therapeutic relationships to support clients during the rehabilitation process.
• Assist clients in finding solutions that improve their independence, safety, and quality of life.