Occupational Therapy Assistants
Starting Salary
$49,013
NC Triangle Area
Median Annual Wage
$64,945
NC Triangle Area
% Associate Degree Preferred
% Bachelor's degree preferred
5-Year Job Outlook
+11.2%
NC Triangle Area
Annual Job Openings
318
NC Triangle Area
Occupational therapy assistants work alongside occupational therapists to restore clients back to their normal functioning. This often involves helping select therapy activities to fit the patient's needs and capabilities; observing and recording the patient’s progress, attitude, and behavior; and assisting with grooming and bathing the patient.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Durham Tech allows students to earn an associate degree and take the national certification exam. Courses include Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy (OT), Assessment Skills, Physical Conditions, and Psychosocial Conditions. Students also do fieldwork.
