What type of training is required to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant?
Occupational therapy assistants are required to graduate from an accredited program to be able to apply for licensure. The individual who successfully completes these courses at CCRI receives an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and is eligible to sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapy assistants. An individual must successfully pass the certification examination in order to apply for licensure to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Rhode Island. State licensure requirements may vary state to state.
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