To accomplish the goals of the profession as well as the mission of our program, the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Radford University Carilion offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program designed to prepare students for careers as occupational therapy assistants (OTAs). The OTA works under the supervision of an occupational therapist to assist in the evaluation process and carry out interventions in a wide variety of clinical settings. OTAs have opportunities to obtain employment in current and emerging practice settings such as, but not limited to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, private practices, home health agencies, community agencies, and schools.
Located in downtown Roanoke, Virginia, in the city’s Innovation Corridor, Radford University Carilion (RUC) provides a rigorous real-world learning experience to nearly 1,200 students pursing undergraduate and graduate degrees in the health sciences. As a part of Radford University and in partnership with Carilion Clinic, RUC boasts a faculty of practicing clinicians who, in a clinical setting on the campus of Carilion Medical Center, teach students to care for patients, conduct research, and explore how to manage organizations. Driven by what’s next, RUC graduates are meeting healthcare workforce needs across the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond. Learn more at www.radford.edu/ruc.
