Mission Statement

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, as part of a learning centered community college will recruit and educate a diverse group of students who will demonstrate:

1. Engagement in the learning process
   
   
2. Recognition in the value of life-long learning and will utilize the continuing education resources offered at CCBC
   
   
3. Competency in the skills of an entry level occupational therapy assistant in order to work in either a traditional or non-traditional setting
   
   
4. Critical thinking skills
   
   
5. Advocating for both the client and profession of occupational therapy
   
   
6. Skills necessary to be a culturally competent practitioner
   
   
7. Compliance with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Occupation Therapy
   
   
8. Involvement in the profession at a local, state, and national level
   
   
9. Success in sitting for the National Certification Examination for Occupational Therapy Assistant
   
   
10. Health promotion and wellness
    
    
11. Collaborative relationship with OTR/COTA and other health team members
    
    
12. Understanding of role delineation and practice act in the State of Maryland