Occupational Therapy (OT) offers hope and restoration for individuals grappling with physical, mental, or cognitive challenges. Eastwick College in New Jersey proudly offers a comprehensive Occupational Therapy Assistant program to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in this life-changing field. What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational Therapy is a patient-centered health profession …
Category Archives: Occupational Therapy Assistant
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If you love helping people live more fulfilling lives and working with your hands, a career in healthcare might be something you’re considering. There are many rewarding, fast-growing careers in this field that you can train and study within two years at many academic institutions. Two of these careers include Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and …
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An occupational therapy assistant (OTA) has a position of great responsibility with amazing opportunities available. An OTA assists with patients and engages them in activities to help maintain their mobility and health. They help with patients of all kinds including those with mental, physical, emotional, social, and developmental impairments. The road to becoming an OTA …
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Occupational Therapy Assisting, like Nursing, is a rewarding field that can provide job growth and financial security. With the anticipated increase in job availability and the stable source of income both result in, it’s clear why they are such desirable career paths for so many of our students. Career Growth Potential A career as an …
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Occupational therapy is a form of therapy for those recovering from a physical or mental illness/injury that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of daily activities. Though there are many reasons that the occupational therapy field is growing, rising elderly populations are a large factor. The increase in life expectancy has led to a significant, corresponding …
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Several Eastwick College graduates were recognized as some of the best Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) in New Jersey for their outstanding work in their field by New Jersey Family! These professionals were nominated between June 2018 and May 2019 by real New Jersey parents whose children have regular visits with these COTAs. This curated …
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When someone finds difficulties in day-to-day activities due to an injury, illness or disability, an Occupational Therapy Assistant may be needed. If you love to help others, consider critical thinking to be a strong skill of yours, you are compassionate and hard-working, this might be the perfect profession for you. Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary Average …
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a career in OTA is one of the highest paid occupations for workers with only an associate degree. A 30% increase in employment is expected by 2026, more than four times the average for other occupations. For those interested in this growing field, Eastwick College offers an accelerated …
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Occupational Therapy Assisting (OTA) is forecast to have a 30% employment increase by 2026. The average OTA annual salary is just over $65,000 in the NY/NJ Metro Area, making it one of the highest paid occupations for those with only an associate degree. Eastwick College quickly realized the need for an Occupational Therapy Assisting program …
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The medical field will see the highest growth rate for jobs, adding about 2.4 million new jobs to the industry from 2016 till 2026. Choosing Eastwick College gives students the opportunity to experience hands-on training in real situations with affiliated hospitals. Some programs that are offered at Eastwick College include Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography, Occupational Therapy …
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Occupational therapy provides patients in need with the guidance to be able to do everyday tasks. Occupational therapists work with children, adults with disabilities, and the elderly to empower each of them to do occupational tasks in order to get them through their day. Taking a therapeutic, holistic approach, occupational therapists help people regain their …
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Why more people are pursuing this popular occupation, ranked as one of top 20 highest paying for those with associate degree When Eastwick College in Ramsey finalized the addition of a new Occupational Therapy Assistant degree to their growing list of medical degrees, they knew they were tapping into one of the next high demand …