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.

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

OPEN HOUSE

RSVP for the Open House

Friday, November 1st

12:00pm-2:00pm

Learn more about our careers - Take tours - Meet the faculty and students!

Locations:

Health Professions Main Campus

2400 W. Bradley, Champaign IL 61821- Lwing

Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology

Join us on Main Campus for tours of our labs and demonstrations by students!

Health Professions on Mattis

1309 N. Mattis, Champaign IL 61821- Hwing

Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Practical Nursing

Join us on Mattis for birthing simulator demonstrations at 12:30 and 1:30 plus demonstrations and information tables throughout the building!

Where you’ll go:

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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Licensure and Certification

After completing the program, you will be eligible to take the certification exam given by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Education (NBCOT). A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
OTAs are required to be certified and licensed to practice in Illinois and most other states. A felony conviction may limit clinical placement, licensure and/or employment. Visit Illinois Dept.of Financial & Professional Regulation for more information.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association Inc., 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449, 301/652-6611x2914

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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