Occupational Therapy Assistant
Associate of Applied Science: On Campus
Parker graduates live to serve. With an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree, our students serve others through targeted therapy and care. Our Occupational Therapy Assistant track teaches students to customize treatment plans, provide adaptive recommendations, perform skills assessments and offer guidance to patients and other health care providers. This comprehensive, flexible degree allows students to serve and care for others, while preparing them for the multifaceted health care field.
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Parker graduates live to serve. With an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree, our students serve others through targeted therapy and care. Our Occupational Therapy Assistant track teaches students to customize treatment plans, provide adaptive recommendations, perform skills assessments and offer guidance to patients and other health care providers. This comprehensive, flexible degree allows students to serve and care for others, while preparing them for the multifaceted health care field.
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Applied Sciences and Business of Health Programs Open House
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Why Choose Parker?
- Essentials
- Career Preparation
- Mission
- Accreditation & Program Outcomes
Essentials
- A curriculum that allows students to master one course each month
- Preparation for relevant certification and licensure examinations
- A total of 73 credit hours
- 24 credit hours of prerequisite courses
- 49 credit hours of major core courses
- On-campus and On-line classes
- Off-Campus Clinical rotations
- Completion of general education courses does not guarantee acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant’s program. Contact the OTA program director for details.
Career Preparation
- Customize treatment programs to improve a client’s ability to perform daily activities.
- Provide thorough home and job site evaluations with adaptation-based recommendations.
- Perform skill assessments and treatment plans based on client ages, abilities, and goals.
- Offer guidance and communication to family members, caregivers, and other health care professionals
- Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training.
Mission
Guided by the mission and vision of Parker University, the Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) – is a high-quality, comprehensive program; through combined instruction, clinical practice, and research, graduates are equipped with the skills necessary to transform the lives of the individuals they serve and have an overall positive influence in community wellness.
Accreditation & Program Outcomes
The Occupational Therapy Program (OTA) at Parker University has been granted Full Accreditation Status in August 2016 by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at:
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
Phone:(301)652-6611 x2042
Website: https://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Accreditation.aspx
email: accred@aota.org
Our graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam for professional certification and/or attain state licensure.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Pass Rates
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) data results are available at https://secure.nbcot.org/data/schoolstats.aspx
Graduation Rates
The total number of graduates from the Parker University Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
| Graduation Year | Students Entering/Graduating | Graduation Rate |
| 2016 | 14/11 | 78% |
| 2017 | 27/25 | 93% |
| 2018 | 53/37 | 70% includes students from an Articulation/Teach-out agreement |
| 2019 | 44/43 | 98% Includes students from an Articulation/Teach-out agreement |
| TOTAL | 138/116 | 84% |
OTA Graduation Requirements
Graduation ceremonies are held at the end of each trimester. Application for graduation must be made through the Registrar’s Office by the published deadline, but preferably at least one semester prior to graduation. Students who apply for graduation but fail to meet graduation requirements must reapply and pay appropriate fees. The Registrar’s Office will certify the completion of graduation requirements.
Parker University’s graduation requirements for an Associate of Applied Science with a major in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program are as follows:
- * Have satisfactorily fulfilled all requirements of the institution’s academic regulations and curriculum for that program;
- * Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- * Have a grade of at least a “C” or 70% in all courses; passing the final course prior to graduation
- * Are not on academic probation or subject to disciplinary sanctions at the time of graduation;
- * Have satisfactorily fulfilled all indebtedness and other obligations to the university;
- * Have exhibited the integrity and high morals expected of a professional; and
- * Have had a financial aid exit interview, if financial aid was received while at Parker University.
In Addition, students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program must comply with all established criteria as outlined in the programmatic curriculum in order to be eligible for graduation.
Students must compete 16 weeks of fieldwork level-II externship within 12 months of completing the academic coursework. The level-II fieldwork will require a minimum passing grade of 70% in order to obtain full credit.
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