Tag: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Homeless Children of Project Hope School Get Halloween Treats from Stanbridge Students

Homeless Children of Project Hope School Get Halloween Treats from Stanbridge Students

In October, Stanbridge College REACH volunteers hosted a Halloween lunch for the homeless children of Project Hope School. The children, whose families live in shelters and motels around Orange County, were treated with a holiday lunch, candy bags and other tasty treats donated by Stanbridge College. Staff and students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant and […]

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How to Become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA)

Becoming a certified occupational therapy assistant is easy, if you follow the proper steps and keep on task. First, set yourself up for a successful career by beginning your education in occupational therapy. After finishing high school, find a college that is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and emphasizes licensure […]

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Over 800 Canned Foods Donated to Second Harvest Food Bank by Stanbridge College

Over 800 Canned Foods Donated to Second Harvest Food Bank by Stanbridge College

Stanbridge College students once again raised the bar for community service by donating over 800 canned food items to the Second Harvest Food Bank in August. Overwhelming support came from Occupational Therapy Assistant cohort 3 who within a couple of days collected over 300 cans. Two of our newest cohorts, Physical Therapist Assistant cohort 1 […]

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Stanbridge College Hosts Fall 2012 Therapy Programs Career Fair on September 5th!

Stanbridge College Hosts Fall 2012 Therapy Programs Career Fair on September 5th!

Stanbridge College is pleased to announce its Fall 2012 Therapy Programs Career Fair on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Stanbridge College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant students will be able to network with Allied Health employers from Southern California. Attendees will meet potential employers, explore new career opportunities and gather advice on what skills […]

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Occupational Therapy Assistant Students Donate $1700 to Special Olympics Southern California

Occupational Therapy Assistant Students Donate $1700 to Special Olympics Southern California

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students of Stanbridge College recently donated over $1700 to the Special Olympics Southern California. The OTA students hosted several fundraisers to support the non-profit and promote occupational therapy to the public and student body at Stanbridge College. On their own initiative, the OTA students worked together and hosted a bake sale, […]

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ACOTE Grants Seven-Year Accreditation to Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Stanbridge College

ACOTE Grants Seven-Year Accreditation to Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Stanbridge College

Stanbridge College was recently granted full accreditation status for its Associate of Occupational Science of Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) degree program by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. Stanbridge College completed its accreditation team visit in April 2012 with zero findings, seven commendations and two recommendations. The full accreditation status was granted to Stanbridge […]

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A Future of Hope: Stanbridge College Hosts College and Career Tour for Project Hope Kids

A Future of Hope: Stanbridge College Hosts College and Career Tour for Project Hope Kids

On March 22nd, Stanbridge College welcomed the smiling faces of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students from Project Hope School and provided them with a campus tour of its Healthcare and Information Technology programs. The students, the majority of whom live in temporary housing and homeless shelters in Orange County, are members of the College […]

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Occupational Therapy Awareness Fundraisers 4/23-4/27

Occupational Therapy Awareness Fundraisers 4/23-4/27

Occupational Therapy Assistant students of Stanbridge College are hosting three fundraisers for Occupational Therapy Awareness starting Monday April 23rd. All proceeds from these fundraisers will go to support the Special Olympics Southern California – a nonprofit organization that uses sports training and competition to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and […]

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Unique Therapy Environments: The Occupational Rehabilitation Kitchen

Unique Therapy Environments: The Occupational Rehabilitation Kitchen

At the heart of the house, the kitchen is a room in which every person is accustom to doing a wide variety of tasks, whether it is putting away groceries, loading and unloading a dishwasher, or following a recipe. It is also a prime environment in which Occupational Therapists can evaluate an individual’s performance and […]

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Stanbridge College Celebrates World Occupational Therapy Day for OTA Program

Stanbridge College Celebrates World Occupational Therapy Day for OTA Program

Stanbridge College is pleased to recognize all of the students, instructors and staff in our Occupational Therapy Assistance program on World Occupational Therapy Day. On this day, the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) honors occupational therapists and promotes awareness of the impact that occupational therapy has on our everyday lives. According to the American […]

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