Sacramento City College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

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What is the OTA Program? The Associate Degree program in Occupational Therapy prepares the student to work with people of all ages who, because of physical, cognitive, developmental, social or emotional problems, need specialized assistance in order to lead an independent, productive and satisfying life. Occupational Therapy looks at the person as a whole and facilitates performance of the individual's life roles through meaningful activities, either individually or in a group setting.

Career Opportunities: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants work under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist(OTR). Employment opportunities are available in a wide variety of settings. These include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, school systems, psychiatric hospitals and private practice outpatient clinics.

Program Mission:The mission of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Sacramento City College is to:

1. Provide an innovative occupational therapy assistant program which:
• meets and exceeds professional standard of excellence and
• graduates students with strong clinical reasoning skills and treatment skills making them highly employable in the field
2. Foster professional development in the faculty of the occupational therapy assistant program and in regional occupational therapy practitioners.
3. Promote the profession of occupational therapy within the campus community and throughout the greater Sacramento area.

Additional Information: Informational meetings are held several times each semester and provide prospective students with information on program prerequisites, enrollment process, and other facts about the program. For information call the Allied Health office (916)558-2271 or contact the Program Director by Email: