Occupational Therapy

Description

Occupational therapy is the art and science of helping people gain skills needed to become independent in daily living activities. Students learn the therapeutic use of occupations which include self-care, work and play/leisure activities in order to maximize independent function, enhance development, prevent disability and maintain health. Intervention strategies may include adaptations to a task or environment or compensatory approaches in order to facilitate clients’ achievement of maximum independence.

Objectives

The following objectives are designed to meet Southeastern College’s mission and its goals. Graduates of the program are prepared as entry-level occupational therapy assistants by:

• Demonstrating professional behaviors reflective of an ethical, competent therapist, inclusive of critical thinking, communication skills and commitment to lifelong learning required of healthcare professionals.
• Practicing emergent clinical skills in treatment techniques, methodology and rationale for implementation, including clinical documentation and reasoning skills as an entry-level professional.

Demonstrating an academic foundation that clearly evidences occupational therapy’s unique focus on daily living activities and interventions that promote clients’ participation within a social/cultural context.

Admission Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Pass the entrance examination
• Background check and drug screening where applicable
• Completion of general education courses with a minimum grade of “C” for each course
• Cumulative grade average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate in Applied Science Degree