TOURO COLLEGE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PROGRAM

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1 TOURO COLLEGE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PROGRAM Manhattan Campus

2 THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES was established to embody the universal aspect of Touro College s mission of serving the general community in keeping with the historic Judaic commitment to intellectual inquiry and social justice. The School offers professional and graduate programs in the medical and health sciences, emphasizing academic achievement in a supportive and caring learning environment. Through leadership in health programs, clinical education, and research and scholarship by faculty and students, the School also endeavors to make significant contributions both to the body of knowledge of the health professions and to the well-being of the broader public.

3 PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Touro s School of Health Sciences offers programs registered with the New York State Education Department in the following professions: Nursing Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Speech-Language Pathology The School of Health Sciences also has an Undergraduate Studies Department that offers Bachelor s degree programs in Psychology, Biology and Health Sciences, as well as all prerequisite coursework for those interested in pursuing a degree at one of the School s professional programs.

4 WHY STUDY AT TOURO S SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES? Student-Centered Small class size Dedicated faculty Mentoring relationships Supportive Student Services Accessible administration Opportunities for inter-professional collaboration Quality Roster of Clinical Affiliation Sites Diverse patient populations Superior New York-area facilities Closely supervised training Choice of Location Many programs offered at multiple campuses Close proximity to mass transit Affordability Competitive tuition and fees Value in health sciences education Outstanding Faculty Educators who are practicing clinicians Many are board-certified in their fields of specialization

5 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PROGRAM ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Manhattan Location: 27 West 23rd St, New York, NY WHAT IS AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT? Occupational therapy practitioners use goal-specific activities to help people of all ages prevent, lessen, or overcome disabilities. Those who work in occupational therapy use their personal and professional skills to help people deal with health problems that interfere with their ability to function in daily life. Occupational therapy practitioners are important members of the health care team working closely with physicians, psychologists, nurses, and physical, speech, and recreational therapists. The Occupational Therapy Assistant is professionally trained at the Associate s level to work closely with and under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Occupational Therapy Assistants work in a diverse range of clinical, educational, and health-related settings.

6 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PROGRAM Two year, full-time program First eighteen months: evening course of study; last five months: daytime fieldwork experiences Class size limited to ensure interactive learning Culturally-sensitive faculty and staff

7 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE For a complete list of requirements visit Official high school transcript or GED certificate and score sheet Minimum 35 hours of volunteer service in an occupational therapy setting or multiple occupational therapy settings Touro College proficiency exams in English and Mathematics (for applicants who have not already taken college-level English and Mathematics)

8 TO APPLY Applicants apply by completing the Touro College School of Health Sciences Application at all_programs.pdf FOR COMPREHENSIVE, DETAILED INFORMATION Visit THE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES ARE ACCREDITED AS FOLLOWS: The Physician Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA), Findley Road, Suite 150, Johns Creek, GA 30097, , The Physical Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, , The Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by ACOTE, c/o Accreditation Department, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD , , The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by ACOTE, c/o Accreditation Department, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD , , The current accreditation status is Probationary Accreditation. The Master s Program in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD , , Touro College is an Equal Opportunity Institution Issued April 2013

9 TOURO COLLEGE School of Health Sciences Office of Admissions Phone: 866-TOURO4U Manhattan: 27 W. 23rd Street New York, NY