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Occupational therapy assistants and aides help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.
Median Annual Salary:
$62,900
Data last updated August 2023
Occupational therapy assistants and aides help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.
$62,900
Data last updated August 2023
Performs routine therapy under supervision of occupational therapist. Must be certified. Must have an Associate's degree from an institution approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association and be certified by the State Board of Medical Registration and Examination.
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Overall employment of occupational therapy assistants and aides is projected to grow 31 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Occupational therapy will continue to be an important part of treatment for people with various illnesses and disabilities.
Most technical colleges offer an occupational therapy assistant program