Occupational Therapy Assistant
People with developmental, physical, emotional and cognitive impairments depend on the therapy services provided by the certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA), therapy that helps improve function in daily living skills and quality of life. At Parkland, you’ll gain laboratory and clinical experience in providing treatment to restore function; modify environments, tools, and methods to access daily activities; provide prevention programs to reduce deterioration and/or re-injury and conduct lifestyle redesign. Take advantage of our program faculty’s extensive teaching and clinical experience, the strong community partnerships that support service learning and fieldwork education, and state-of-the-art laboratory/clinical space at Parkland College on Mattis.
Office: Main Campus, L117 Phone: 217/351-2224 Summer 2022 Hours: Mon – Thurs, 7:30 am – 5 pm
Office: 1309 North Mattis, H131 Phone: 217/351-2224 Summer 2022 Hours: Mon – Thurs, 7:30 am – 5 pm
Program Questions Email us at hpinquiry@parkland.edu
Health Record Questions Email us at healthrecord@parkland.edu.
It is not too late to send in your application to begin the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program effective this fall. To apply, see the Application Checklist.
Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR), you will work with children and adults in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools, adult day care centers, mental health centers, community-based programs, and home health services. Additional experience and education may present you with opportunities to work as an assistive technology specialist, low vision specialist, driver rehabilitation specialist, or registered occupational therapist.
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A history of felony conviction may limit clinical placement and license to practice. Contact the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at 217/785-0800.
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