Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program prepares graduates to function as members of the health care team.
Working under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, the occupational therapy assistant helps disabled people of all ages acquire, improve, or regain independent living skills.
The graduate Occupational Therapy Assistant will be responsible for:
- Assisting with evaluating clients & determining treatment goals
- Providing treatment
- Evaluating treatment effectiveness
- Maintaining appropriate record
- Assisting with department upkeep
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program consists of eight full-time quarters of academic work and clinical experience (called fieldwork).
Faculty - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mary Arnold
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
740 / 588 - 1313 • Health Science Hall, 325K • marnold@zanestate.edu
Education
- B.S., The Ohio State University - Allied Health
- M.A., Ohio University - Interpersonal Communications
Kim Lawler
Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
740 / 588 - 1223 • Health Science Hall, 325K • klawler@zanestate.edu
Education
- B.S., The Ohio State University - Allied Health Professional
- Registered Occupational Therapist
