What is the difference between an occupational therapy assistant and an occupational therapist?

By law, an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) must work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The OT will be the individual who leads the intervention process and is the occupational therapy practitioner most likely to evaluate, write treatment reports, create goals for intervention, and make final recommendations for discharge. The OTA and OT both work directly with patients to achieve their therapeutic goals. An effective OT/OTA team collaborates to provide the most effective treatment possible. An OTA will need to utilize clinical reasoning skills under the supervision of the OT to decide what methods will best help a client meet their OT goals.

I am interested in the BSOTA program, but I am unsure if I should enroll because the program is not yet fully accredited. What should I do?

The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) has mandated that the entry-level degree for the occupational therapy assistant will move to the baccalaureate level by July 1, 2027. This means that all OTA programs in the United States will also be in the process of accreditation to meet this mandate. It can be uncomfortable thinking about pursuing education in a program that is not yet accredited, however the accreditation process is designed to support the university, faculty and students of the new program. Although Webber International University faculty, staff and administration cannot guarantee that we will achieve ACOTE accreditation, we have every confidence that the BSOTA program will achieve full accreditation before the first cohort of students graduate. Webber already passed step 1 of the accreditation process and were granted Candidacy status in December 2020 and is now seeking Preaccreditation status. If you are interested in the BSOTA program you can do the following things to gain further information to aid your decision: a) familiarize yourself with the process of accreditation by reading the information included on the BSOTA webpage . b) discuss with your admissions counselor and/or program directors regarding any of your concerns c) refer to BSOTA schedule of courses and admissions information

Is it possible to continue my education and become an occupational therapist after finishing the BSOTA program? What other options do I have for graduate education?

As a graduate of the Webber BSOTA program, you will have earned a 4-year Bachelor of Science Degree and will be eligible for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) certification exam. You will then be able to practice occupational therapy as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). While there is no requirement to get any other degree in OTA beyond the bachelor’s degree (ACOTE Mandate of 2027) to practice, there are a number of options for students wishing to continue their education. Students wishing to become registered occupational therapists, may wish to apply to enter a full-time entry-level Masters or Doctorate (combined master and doctorate) program in occupational therapy. They may do this immediately after graduating from the OTA program or at some point later in their career. Students can also decide to pursue their entry-level Master’s or Doctorate degree in OT through a weekend program or hybrid program that allows them to work full time while going to school. Webber BSOTA graduates, can decide to finish a bachelor in Health Services Administration (HSA) as they will graduate with a minor in HSA. After graduating and successfully passing the national board certification examination, graduates often decide to work on obtaining certifications in specialized practice areas. Some of the certifications available are: CarFit, Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM), Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), Seating and Mobility Specialist (ATP/SMS), Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), Certified Living in Place Professional (CLIPP), Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS), Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT and CLT-LANA), Certified Health Coach (CHC), Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP)

I already have a Bachelor's degree in another field but I am interested in occupational therapy. Does it make sense for me to get my bachelors in OTA?

Students with Bachelor’s degrees in related fields such as psychology and kinesiology, sometimes want to pursue a degree in occupational therapy. For any Occupational Therapy program (OT or OTA), students need to meet an admission criterion and complete a list of pre-requisite courses. You will need to contact the school that you wish to attend for their specific requirements. Students that have bachelors in related areas, do not need to complete an OTA degree before applying to become an OT. Students just need to complete the pre-requisite courses and any other admission criteria to an entry-level Master’ or Doctorate program. Some students decide to complete an OTA degree first and work in the field prior to deciding if they will like to pursue graduate school to become OTs. This decision is a personal one based on factors such as time, cost, location, compensation, and other issues. It is important that anyone weighing these options gather information from both OT & OTA degree programs so they can make the decision that best meets their needs.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Program Overview

韦伯国际大学自豪地宣布其新的护理学学士学位(BSN)课程. BSN项目每年招收两批学生. 该计划的录取将在秋季和春季进行.

预许可BSN计划为期4年，分两个阶段进行. 第一阶段要求学生申请韦伯国际大学并被录取. 学生将修五十(50)个学期/学分的低级课程(通识教育和护理先决条件). 你可以在任何地区认可的学院或大学完成低级别学期/学分. 第二阶段将要求学生申请并被接受为护理计划的核心课程. BSN预许可课程为122学期/学分.

完成所有课程后, 学生将获得护理学学士学位(BSN)，并有资格参加执照考试. 从BSN项目毕业与通过NCLEX-RN®考试明显不同. 佛罗里达州护理委员会将在成功通过NCLEX-RN®并满意地满足所有其他佛罗里达州护理委员会许可要求后授予注册护士(RN)执照.

Careers in Nursing

作为一名注册护士，你可以在各种不同的环境中工作. 你可以选择直接或间接地与病人打交道. 注册护士工作的不同环境包括医生办公室, urgent care, clinics, schools, ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, insurance companies, home health, hospice, just to name a few. 你可以选择在快节奏的环境中与病人一起工作，也可以选择在慢节奏的工作环境中工作，比如在医生的办公室. 你可以选择和婴儿、幼儿或成人一起工作. 护理是一个不断发展的职业，它为你提供了很多找到自己位置的机会. The choice is yours.

Curriculum

护理学学士课程是一个四年制学士学位课程，分为两个阶段:

1st stage Pre-Requisites: 50 credit hours
Nursing Core Curriculum: 72 credit hours

按此浏览护理课程

Estimated Costs

韦伯国际大学尽一切努力将成本降至最低，同时保持高水平的教学和充足的设施.

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Nursing Applicants

BSN项目在秋季和春季学期每学年招收两(2)批24名学生. 符合条件的候选人将能够在2021年12月之后申请BSN项目. 第一批学生将于2022年秋季入学.

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Admission Criteria

候选人在申请护理课程之前需要完成特定的标准.

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Required Forms & Documents

Nursing Physical Exam & Immunization Form

护理史定罪重罪表

Acceptance Process

合格的候选人必须填写 ATI基本学术技能测试(tea) BSN计划考虑的考试. 合格的候选人必须参加面对面的面试. 申请程序完成后，BSN计划将通过电子邮件通知接受的候选人.

Transfer Credits
转让信用的接受和评估是基于多种因素的, including: the level, content, quality, comparability,
and degree program relevance of the proposed transfer credits; the institution’s accreditation; and assessment of course equivalency
通过对成绩单的评估. 从地区认可机构转学分的适当课程，其中
将与韦伯国际大学(韦伯)的学位申报相关。.

Application Deadlines
该计划实行滚动录取计划，并将接受先到先合格的申请. Documents received after June 1 可能不被任何秋季学期接受. Documents received after October 31 可能不被春季学期接受.

Cohorts
When all 24 seats for any given class are assigned, 剩余的申请人将被列入下一届的名单，并将收到她/他的入学状态通知.

After Acceptance

一旦学生收到录取通知进入BSN计划, 学生必须在指定日期前完成以下要求. 这些要求需要学生每年更新.

免疫和传染病筛查

Two-Step Tuberculosis PPD·
在过去5年内接种过破伤风疫苗或加强疫苗
MMR疫苗(麻疹/腮腺炎/风疹)或MMR滴度
Varicella titer·
乙型肝炎疫苗接种(可选但推荐).
Flu shots
现场工作地点推荐的任何免疫接种.

Physical Examination
Cannot be older than one year. Required annually.

Drug Screening test (12 panel)
该测试必须在课程开始日期前30天内进行. 不符合本指南的筛选测试将不被接受，您的入学资格将被取消. BSN计划将要求学生在计划期间完成额外的药物筛选测试.

CPR
必须在开始日期前30天内完成，并在截止日期前续期吗.

Background Check
根据临床现场要求和BSN计划的指示，在临床轮岗前. 请注意，背景调查包含与暴力或虐待有关的轻罪和/或重罪定罪是取消您进入该计划的理由.

AIDS/HIV
根据临床现场要求和BSN计划的指示，在临床轮岗前.

Fingerprinting
指纹采集需要在项目开始日期前30天内完成.

FAQ

Q: What is the ATI TEAS test?

ATI的考试是一个定时的入学考试，给未来的护理学生进入护理项目. tea包括四个不同的领域:科学、数学、阅读、英语和语言使用.

问:tea考试很难通过吗?

tea考试是一个很难的考试. 你想为考试做好充分的准备，以增加你成功的机会. 时间是最困难的，因为学生没有准备好调整自己的节奏，他们在考试结束前就用光了时间.

你要通过了解考试的四个不同领域的内容来准备, 专注于你最纠结的领域. 有一些资源可以帮助你，包括学习指南和练习测试.

问:什么是基于模拟的护理临床教育?

护理课程利用模拟来教授学生与病人护理相关的概念. 人体模型是计算机化的，可以显示各种病人的情况.

通过模仿真实世界的场景, 学生参与现实的病人接触，学习必要的临床技能，而不把现实生活中的病人置于危险之中. 一个受控的、被监视的环境可用于模拟场景. 讲师可以在每次模拟后的汇报会议中提供建设性的反馈.

问:在护理学校期间我可以工作和/或参加体育运动吗?

关于护理学校最常见的问题之一是，你是否可以在报名参加这个项目的同时继续工作和/或参加体育运动. 学习平衡学习和工作是许多学生面临的挑战.

由于经济责任，许多护士学生在护理学校期间必须全职或兼职工作, however, this can be difficult to do. 在工作或参加体育运动的同时保持最低等级要求和参加临床是极具挑战性的.

护理专业的学生在参加护理课程时不能参加大学体育活动. 这是由于运动和护理的日程安排.

对于打工的学生来说，时间管理和日程安排是必不可少的. 一旦学生完成护理课程，他们将参加NCLEX考试，这需要奉献精神.