Occupational Therapy Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to support occupational therapists by providing assistance during patient examinations, treatment administration, and monitoring by keeping patient and related health record information and by performing a wide range of practice-related duties. This full-time accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant educational program prepares individuals to work in a health profession which helps people of all ages prevent, lessen and overcome disabilities.
Established in 1985
CIP: 51-0803 Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
South Suburban College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: Cota National Certification
Education Information
Associates Degree
120 Weeks ( 1184.00 Hours / 69.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,488.00 |
| Books | $3,500.00 |
| Fees | $1,250.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,970.00 |
| Total Cost | $17,308.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Initial contact in Room #4461. (708) 596-2000 x5764. Students must complete an application for admission to the college and take the ASSET/COMPASS placement test. All prerequisite courses must be completed before applying to the program. This full-time accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant educational program prepares individuals to work in a health profession which helps people of all ages prevent, lessen and overcome disabilities.The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - Asset Placement
- Writing - Asset Placement
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to support occupational therapists by providing assistance during patient examinations, treatment administration, and monitoring by keeping patient and related health record information and by performing a wide range of practice-related duties. This full-time accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant educational program prepares individuals to work in a health profession which helps people of all ages prevent, lessen and overcome disabilities.
Established in 1985
CIP: 51-0803 Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Provider Information
South Suburban College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: Cota National Certification
Education Information
Associates Degree
120 Weeks ( 1184.00 Hours / 69.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,488.00 |
| Books | $3,500.00 |
| Fees | $1,250.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,970.00 |
| Total Cost | $17,308.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Initial contact in Room #4461. (708) 596-2000 x5764. Students must complete an application for admission to the college and take the ASSET/COMPASS placement test. All prerequisite courses must be completed before applying to the program. This full-time accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant educational program prepares individuals to work in a health profession which helps people of all ages prevent, lessen and overcome disabilities.The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - Asset Placement
- Writing - Asset Placement
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes