Health Career Programs
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Welcome! The MCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program is designed for students with an interest in working with individuals who are limited in what they can do because of a physical, emotional or developmental disability, illness or the aging process. The goal of occupational therapy is to help people of any age – from newborns to the very elderly – live their lives to the fullest at home, at work or at school bymaking it easier for them to perform life’s everyday activities.
Occupational Therapy is a relatively new and expanding specialty in the health care field. Working under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, an occupational therapy assistant will provide training on easier ways to perform life’s daily activities such as bathing, dressing and cooking. An occupational therapist assistant also offers patients and their families suggestions on how to adapt the home, work and school environments to best meet the patient’s special circumstances.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at MCC program combines course work with a four-month supervised clinical experience that focuses on the psychosocial, physical and developmental aspects of practicing occupational therapy. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education and graduates of the program are eligible to take the national certification examination to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Find out about a career in Occupational Therapy.
Application to Program
In addition to completing the MCC Students Application, students who are interested in pursuing a health career in Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Care or Surgical Technology are required to fill out a separate Health Career Program application form (applications are also available by calling the Admissions office at 860-512-3210) and return it to the Admissions office.
Contact Information
Maggie Moriarty , Program Coordinator
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
860-512-2719
MCC is proud of its academic excellence, new facilities, flexible schedules, small classes, low tuition and faculty with both academic and "real world" credentials. The College offers over 60 programs, transfer options, financial aid and scholarships, as well as access to baccalaureate degrees through guaranteed admissions programs with several universities. MCC is situated on a park-like campus and is easily accessible from I-84.
For additional information, contact: 860-512-2704
