Location:

Daytona Beach, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Associate

Specialty:

Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy

Program Overview

Program Description:

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant prepares students to work as occupational therapy assistants under direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Occupational therapy is the art and science of helping people gain skills needed to become independent in daily living activities. Students learn the therapeutic use of occupations which include self-care, work and play/leisure activities in order to maximize independent function, enhance development, prevent disability and maintain health. Intervention strategies may include adaptations to a task or environment or compensatory approaches in order to facilitate clients’ achievement of maximum independence.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges