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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
167
Avg Houston Wage
$31

Career Overview

Occupational therapy assistants help patients with medicinal stretches and activities. They often have to teach patients how to use the special equipment that will help them live a better life.

As an occupational therapy assistnat, you make a difference in people’s lives by helping them maintain or regain independence through perseverance. You are able to learn about the healthcare industry by working with other medical professionals.

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There is 1 Training Program available for this career path

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1 Session
Occupational Therapy Assistant 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant 2
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Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Physical strength
Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$30 - $33/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$41 - $46/hr

Training Programs in Occupational Therapy Assistant

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Occupational Therapy
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Education and Health Services
Jobs: 167Wage: $31-$44/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 3 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
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