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OTA Info Session


SLCC School of Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Information Session

Come learn about the program and the new admission requirements.

Wednesday, October 17
5:30 - 7 pm
Health Sciences Center
SLCC Jordan Campus
Room 023

What is OTA?
Occupational Therapy is a profession that provides services to children and adults of all ages whose lives have been disrupted by physical injury or illness, developmental programs, the aging process, and psychosocial dysfunction. OTA's use occupation to help others reach their maximum level of independence in daily activities and live their lives to the fullest.
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  1. leehuckOctober 9, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Occupational therapy is a very quick growing field, and this is due to a variety of reasons. This has led more prospective students to become interested in employment opportunities in the field, and right at the top of that list is the profession of an occupational therapy. Visit our website for more info.

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  2. UnknownOctober 12, 2012 at 9:47 AM

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  3. UnknownOctober 15, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    My son is looking at occupational therapy colleges in PA. I know nothing about them or why he has chosen them, but I know they can offer a pretty good education. I just need to know what exactly these school do over the traditional college. Can anyone help me with this?

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