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Certificate & Degree Programs 2019-2020 + Indicates course has prerequisites and/or co-requisites. ++ Indicates any module suffixed courses. 235 FAC/OSH240+ Facilities Special Systems and Codes ...............................................................................................3 Restricted Electives .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Students should select three (3) credits from the following courses in consultation with a Program Advisor. Any 100/200 level OSH or FAC prefixed courses may be selected, except courses used to satisfy the Required Courses area. FAC+++++ Any FAC Facilities Management course(s) IND+++++ Any IND Industry course(s) OSH+++++ Any OSH Occupational Safety and Health course(s) WRT+++++ Any WRT Water Resource Technology course(s) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (66.5-74.5 CREDITS; CODE 3176) To qualify, students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses required within the program. Division: Health Sciences Program Director: Marla Pomeranz The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program prepares students to use therapeutic modalities and procedures under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist. The OTA provides rehabilitative services to people with physical, psycho-social and developmental impairments as well as helps people of all ages regain independence and participate in daily activities. OTAs blend science, creativity, and compassion to help their clients develop skills and strategies to participate fully in meaningful life activities. Occupational therapy assistants are skilled health care workers who provide direct patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist (OT). Work locations include but are not limited to rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, schools, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Program graduates will be eligible to take the National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of the examination, graduates are certified as occupational therapy assistants and are eligible to apply for state licensure. Program Notes: Students must obtain a C or better in all courses required within the program. + indicates course has prerequisite and/or corequisites. Students with other related health care experiences not listed on the following program preparatory options may request an evaluation for course competency equivalence for work experience or equivalent education as evaluated by the Gateway Health Core Curriculum Coordinator. Admission Criteria: 1. Formal application for admission to the program. 2. A one-page essay stating why student wishes to become an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) must accompany application. Essay must include information about prior exposure to occupational therapy. Preference is given to those demonstrating experience as an occupational therapy volunteer, observer, or client. 3. Background check requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students comply with the Maricopa County Community College District Background Check Standards. Upon program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Background Check Policy. 4. All clinical health and safety requirements must be met prior to program admission. 5. Inability to comply with background check requirements and/or clinical health and safety requirements at the start of classes will result in cancellation of enrollment.