> > > > > > Hi Michael > > There isn't any educational requirements to become an OTA in England, > > although I believe it is different for Scotland. > > >[Michael] >Hi Becky: Thank you for your response. > >Becky says: -Thats ok it is really lovely chatting with other OT folk >around the world > > >However during the period when I was working at the hospital, the >assistants >who wanted a chance to become technicians could do competencies - > >[Michael] >This is indeed interesting. So a technician is 'ranked' higher than an >assistant? > >Becky says: -yes. Technicians also have levels. Level one is the lowest and >it goes up to level three - where you are practically an OT. > > >I know it is very different for the States and Canada? > >[Michael] >Well, yes and no. In the States, it is a two year accredited associate >degree program for OTAs. They have to take a national exam to become a >COTA >- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - and they are regulated in most >cases by state licensure. In Canada, there are two year diploma programs >(many if not most are combined OTA & PTA), but the programs are not >accredited as yet and there is no national exams. Hence no regulation >either. > Becky says: -But atleast there are programmes set in place, thats a start. > > > > > ><><><><><><><><> >Michael W. K. Chan >Global Village. >Somewhere out there. >Third rock from the sun. ><><><><><><><><><> >-- >Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > >Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > >************************************************************************************** >Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs >Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. >www.otdegree.com/otn >**************************************************************************************
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