Category Archives: Occupational Therapy Assistant

A Pathway to Healing: A Guide to Eastwick’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

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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 …

OTA vs. PTA Careers

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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 …

Guide to Becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant

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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 …

Occupational Therapy Assistants & Registered Nurses: Similar Yet Different Careers…Both in Demand!

Nursing and Therapy Assistant Programs

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 …

Why the Occupational Therapy Field Keeps Growing

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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 …

Multiple Eastwick Graduates Voted as Favorite Kids’ Docs in New Jersey!

Eastwick Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads Voted Favorite Kids' Docs

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 …