Associate of Applied Science
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Occupational therapy assistants, working under the supervision of occupational therapists, provide skilled treatments to individuals across the lifespan. Treatment interventions are designed to promote successful engagement in everyday activities (occupations). These include the skills necessary for learning, social interaction and recovery from emotional, physical or cognitive limitations.
A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT examination or attain state licensure.
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2023-2024 Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Handbook
By the end of the program, students will...
Effective: Summer 2020
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Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
School of Occupational Therapy - Student Learning Outcomes
General Student Learning Outcomes
2017-2018 (UG17)
2018-2019 (UG18)
2019-2020 (UG19)
2020-2021 (UG20)
2021-2022 (UG21)
2022-2023 (UG22)
2023-2024 (UG23)
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Accreditation Status: The Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs at Baker College of Allen Park, Owosso, and Muskegon are fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929; Phone: (301) 652-2682; Web address: www.acoteonline.org. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination.
Essential Functions
These technical standards reflect performance abilities and characteristics that are necessary to successfully complete the requirements of the program at Baker College. These standards are not conditions of admission to the program. Persons interested in applying for admission to the program should review this information to develop a better understanding of the physical abilities and behavioral characteristics necessary to successfully complete the program. The College complies with the requirements and spirit of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Therefore, the College will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for participants with disabilities who are otherwise qualified.
Application Semester: Spring
Application Link: Health Science Limited Enrollment Application
Aptitude Exam: Not required for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Semesters
Application Campuses: Please see the application for available campus
Selection Criteria: In the event of a tie between required course grades and weighted GPA, cumulative GPA will be used.
Additional Information: Health Science Limited Enrollment Program
Limited Enrollment Programs Submissions Links:
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General Education Courses
(Minimum Grade D-)
(Minimum Grade C)
Weighted Courses
(Minimum Grade B- )
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