A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) has an exciting role in healthcare, helping patients build the physical skills needed for daily activities. COTAs work under Occupational Therapists (OTs) and assist in developing treatment plans for patients to recover from injuries, … Continue reading Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Requirements
An exciting job description. A balanced work environment. Great pay. A bright job outlook. A highly respected title in the healthcare field. Not to mention a rewarding career with the everyday opportunity to improve someone’s quality of life. There are … Continue reading What Does an Occupational Therapist Assistant Do?
For recuperating patients, certain scenes are synonymous with the recovery process. Consider these snapshots: x-rays and exercises, flexes and reps — but have you ever wondered what goes on behind the curtains? Physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) are … Continue reading PTA vs. OTA — Which Path Is Right for You?
A Look Inside the Career and Education of a COTA The healthcare industry is filled with career opportunities that are fulfilling, rewarding, and challenging, not to mention offering a high level of job security. In fact, according to the U.S. … Continue reading Is Occupational Therapy Assisting Hard?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall employment of occupational therapy assistants and occupational therapy aides is projected to grow twenty-five percent by 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. This equates to about 9,300 … Continue reading Occupational Therapy Aide vs. Assistant: What’s the Difference?
The healthcare industry is a growing field that offers many opportunities for career paths, not just for aspiring doctors and nurses, such as occupational therapy assistants. Occupational therapy helps people of all ages achieve physical goals through the therapeutic use … Continue reading A Guide to Obtaining Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Certification
Q&A with Professor Mary Winalski Everyone who pursues higher education has a story. Every time a student enrolls in a degree program, they embark on a journey of personal and professional growth. Regardless of their differing backgrounds and individual career … Continue reading OTA the Goodwin Way
Are you concerned about the future of your career? With the news reporting layoffs in some industries in recent months, it’s easy to wonder about your job security. While it’s impossible to predict the security of any job or field … Continue reading The Future of Work: The Most In-Demand Jobs of 2023 and Beyond
Occupational therapy is a compassionate, hands-on career where you can make a difference. And it doesn’t take long to break into this field. If you’re wondering how to become an occupational therapist assistant or asking, “How long does it take … Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Become an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)?
The healthcare industry continues to be the United States’ largest employer, with more than 22 million professionals working within the field. Healthcare is also the fastest-growing industry in the United States, in terms of employment growth. Specifically, between 2020 and … Continue reading Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Job Outlook
Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) enjoy a meaningful and stable career in the healthcare field. This important role makes a real difference in patients’ lives every day. If you are considering this career path, you may be looking to learn more … Continue reading Where do Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) Work?
Brittany’s Story: Innovative OTA Instills Hope for Mental Health Patients Brittany Crockett was working three jobs to pay her bills; her mother needed surgery, and she was helping to put her younger sister through cosmetology school. One day, in between … Continue reading Brittany’s Story: Innovative OTA Instills Hope for Mental Health Patients
The Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association defines occupational therapy (OT) as a scientific, evidence-based “skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives.” And while occupational therapy is thought of primarily as a profession involving physical engagement, … Continue reading Origins of Occupational Therapy and Mental Health Practices Within the Profession
Occupational therapy assistants, commonly called OTAs, play a critical role in the healthcare field. These professionals help improve patients’ quality of life, by working and rehabilitating the fine motor skills that are needed for daily functioning. Every day, OTAs can … Continue reading Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Requirements in Connecticut
Goodwin College and Creative Development, LLC: Community Partnerships and the Chapter 126 Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Since January 2019, students enrolled in Goodwin College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program have been pairing with Creative Development, LLC, an occupational therapy company for … Continue reading Chapter 126 – Clinical Internships for the OTA Program
Those working in or interested in the field of occupational therapy assisting know that it is one of the most critical positions in healthcare today. Occupational Therapy Assistants are dedicated to helping others recover from a variety of health problems … Continue reading How to Become an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Connecticut
Compassionate. Rewarding. Thriving. These are just some of the many words we’ve heard used to describe the field of occupational therapy. Not only does this area of work come with a promising paycheck and job outlook, it also comes with … Continue reading School for Thought: Why Study Occupational Therapy?
If you’ve ever dreamed of pursuing a career that focuses on helping others, healthcare may be at the top of your list. This fast-paced, ever-growing career path is both exciting and rewarding, though for some, can also feel intimidating at … Continue reading 6 Associate Degrees in Healthcare You Can Pursue Now
