Associate of Science Occupational Therapy Assistant

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Seventh-day Adventist Board of Regents. Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences prepares students for professional careers at Florida Hospital and similar healthcare institutions. Students are educated in the spiritual, professional and technical aspects of healthcare.

The goal of occupational therapy assistant is to enable clients to function as independently as possible in the areas of self-care, work and leisure. They also helps clients with specific rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in the treatment plan developed in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist.

They can works with people of all ages in a variety of settings. These include rehabilitation centers, acute care hospitals, school systems, mental health facilities, nursing homes, pediatric clinics and in clients' homes. Since this is a profession without a set of ready-made answers for every situation, the potential student must be flexible, creative and a good problem solver.

At Florida Hospital College the student will get a complete and comprehensive learning experience that enables him or her to acquire the competencies required of an Occupational Therapy Assistant. The student is exposed to a variety of clinical experiences in occupational therapy practice. The program requires tow years to complete.