Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate in Applied Science

College(s):

Wilbur Wright

Program Code: 0259

Program Requirements

General Education Coursework
ENGLISH 101Composition3
CIS 120Introduction to Computer Applications3
PSYCH 201General Psychology3
OTA 106Foundations of Human Occupation3
PSYCH 207Child Psychology3
or CHLD DV 101 Human Growth & Development I
Required Program Core
BIOLOGY 226Human Structure and Function I4
BIOLOGY 227Human Structure and Function II4
SOC 201Intro To the Study Of Society3
OTA 107Occupations Of Childhood5
OTA 108Practice Skills of OT Assistant I2
OTA 109Occupations of Adolescence Early Adulthood5
OTA 110Practice Skills of OT Assistant II2
OTA 209Occupation of Middle Adulthood5
OTA 210Practice Skills of OT Assistant III2
OTA 211Special Topics for OT I3
OTA 212Occupations of Later Adulthood5
OTA 213Practice Skills of OT Assistant IV2
OTA 214Special Topics for OTA II3
Required Work-Based Learning Courses
OTA 215Fieldwork Level II6
OTA 216Fieldwork Level B6
Program Electives
Select one of the following:3
Adult Development And Aging
Introduction To Gerontology
Human Growth & Development II
Total Hours75

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a degree in occupational therapy. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
OTA 106 Foundations of Human Occupation 1 3
ENGLISH 101 Composition 1 3
BIOLOGY 121 Biology I 1 5
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Applications 1 3
PSYCH 201 General Psychology 1 3
 Hours17
Semester 2
BIOLOGY 226 Human Structure and Function I 1 4
SOC 201 Intro To the Study Of Society 1 3
PSYCH 207
Child Psychology 1
or Human Growth & Development I
3-4
Select one of the following: 3
Adult Development And Aging 2  
Introduction To Gerontology 2  
Human Growth & Development II (in semester 3) 2  
 Hours13-14
Semester 3
OTA 107 Occupations Of Childhood 5
OTA 108 Practice Skills of OT Assistant I 2
BIOLOGY 227 Human Structure and Function II 1 4
 Hours11
Semester 4
OTA 109 Occupations of Adolescence Early Adulthood 5
OTA 110 Practice Skills of OT Assistant II 2
 Hours7
Semester 5
OTA 209 Occupation of Middle Adulthood 5
OTA 210 Practice Skills of OT Assistant III 2
OTA 211 Special Topics for OT I 3
 Hours10
Semester 6
OTA 212 Occupations of Later Adulthood 5
OTA 213 Practice Skills of OT Assistant IV 2
OTA 214 Special Topics for OTA II 3
 Hours10
Semester 7
All academic coursework must be completed and an exit exam passed in order for students to proceed to the fieldwork component of the program.  
OTA 215 Fieldwork Level II 6
OTA 216 Fieldwork Level B 6
 Hours12
 Total Hours80-81
1

Program Prerequisite

2

Program Elective

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Program Admission Requirements

Students can make formal application to the program when all pre-admission coursework is completed, or when pre-admission coursework completion will occur before the beginning of Semester I of the program. A minimum grade of “C” is required in each pre-admission and general education course. If more candidates apply than the program can accept, the best qualified will be admitted.

Prerequisite courses:
ENGLISH 101Composition3
PSYCH 201General Psychology3
PSYCH 207Child Psychology3-4
or CHLD DV 101 Human Growth & Development I
CIS 120Introduction to Computer Applications3
OTA 106Foundations of Human Occupation3

NOTE: If you plan to apply for admission prior to completing BIOLOGY 226 Human Structure and Function I and BIOLOGY 227 Human Structure and Function II, you also must complete BIOLOGY 121 Biology I, in order to meet City College Biology Department course requirements. 

For more information on admissions requirements and the application process, visit the program webpage.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Job Description

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$47,867
Median 50th Percentile$63,428
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$82,200

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$23
Median 50th Percentile$30
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$40

Annual Job Openings

146 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate0.00%
Some college5.07%
An Associate degree91.74%
A Bachelor's degree3.19%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

3.19% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Occupational Therapy Aides

Job Description

Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$30,883
Median 50th Percentile$57,957
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$65,810

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$15
Median 50th Percentile$28
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$32

Annual Job Openings

4 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less36.76%
A certificate8.72%
Some college24.32%
An Associate degree28.40%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree1.80%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

1.80% continue their education beyond an associate degree