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What Does an Occupational Therapist Assistant Do?

November 19, 2018 Sara Germain

An exciting job description. A balanced work environment. Great pay. A bright job outlook. A highly respected title in the healthcare field. Not to mention, a rewarding career with the everyday opportunity to improve someone’s quality of life. There are so many… Read more...

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The OTA Job Outlook is Promising

June 27, 2018 Rob Muirhead

Across the United States, the healthcare industry is projected to add more jobs to its sector than any other occupational group. This is because the demand for healthcare services is constantly growing – especially of late. The baby boomer population is now… Read more...

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The Ins & Outs of OTA Training

April 23, 2018 Rob Muirhead

Occupational Therapy Assistants, commonly known as OTAs, are some of the most vital members of the medical field. Every day, these professionals help patients in need develop (or re-develop) the motor skills needed for daily living. As an OTA, you may work… Read more...

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The Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description: What You Can Expect

February 23, 2018 Rob Muirhead

Occupational therapy is one of the most critical professions for helping people recover from a variety of health problems. This growing, diverse career is needed in various practice areas and settings – hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and more. Not only is occupational therapy… Read more...

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6 Medical Degrees You Can Complete in Two Years or Less

June 29, 2017 Rob Muirhead

The healthcare industry is booming. With such high demand for healthcare today comes incredible growth. Healthcare has inevitably become the fastest growing industry and highest employment sector in the United States. Currently, there are about 18 million workers in the medical and… Read more...

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April is Occupational Therapy Month!

April 10, 2017 Rob Muirhead

April is Occupational Therapy month! Let’s take a moment to celebrate this vital occupation that helps to improve the lives of patients of all types! Occupational Therapy Month began in 1980. It is in April to correspond with AOTA’s Annual Conference & Expo.… Read more...

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Salary Information for Occupational Therapy Assistants

March 24, 2017 Rob Muirhead

Looking for a great job in an in-demand medical field? One that’s in-demand, on-the-rise, and will give you a sense of satisfaction as you help people reclaim their lives? Then a job as an occupational therapy assistant could be right for you!… Read more...

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Healthcare Job Outlook: Now is the Time to Pursue a Healthcare Career

January 10, 2017 Rob Muirhead

The healthcare job outlook, to say the least, is bright. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare industry is becoming the fastest growing industry and highest employment sector of the United States economy. So much, in fact, that the year… Read more...

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OTA Students Attend Landmark Healthcare Event

December 23, 2016 Rob Muirhead

On December 19, Goodwin Occupational Therapy Assistant clinical instructor Cynthia Andisio and two of her students, Christina Rodino and Adam Arrowsmith, attended a recognition event at the Lyceum in Hartford honoring Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy for his role in co-authoring the bipartisan… Read more...

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OT vs. OTA: Which Occupational Therapy Career is Right for You?

July 19, 2016February 1, 2019 Rob Muirhead

Are you considering becoming an OT or OTA? Occupational therapy is an up-and-coming, rewarding field full of opportunity for compassionate individuals interested in a healthcare career. Occupational therapy practitioners are everyday heroes in the medical field — they are trained healthcare professionals… Read more...

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What Does an Occupational Therapist Assistant Do?

The OTA Job Outlook is Promising

The Ins & Outs of OTA Training

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description: What You Can Expect

6 Medical Degrees You Can Complete in Two Years or Less

April is Occupational Therapy Month!

Salary Information for Occupational Therapy Assistants

OTA Students Attend Landmark Healthcare Event

OT vs. OTA: Which Occupational Therapy Career is Right for You?