What is the difference between an occupational therapy assistant and an occupational therapy aide?
An occupational therapy assistant is a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant educational program and is eligible to sit for the national certification examination. Most states regulate occupational therapy assistants. Occupational therapy aides usually receive their training on the job and are not eligible for certification or licensure.
An occupational therapy assistant is a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant educational program and is eligible to sit for the national certification examination. Most states regulate occupational therapy assistants. Occupational therapy aides provide supportive services to the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. Occupational therapy aides usually receive their training on the job and are not eligible for certification or licensure. Occupational therapy aide programs are not accredited by ACOTE and certification of aides is not required. You may want to contact your state regulatory board to determine what services and regulations apply to occupational therapy aides in your state. Q. I am currently working in another profession. I am considering occupational therapy as a second career. Is this feasible? A good number of students go back to school to become an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant. You would need to contact
