Rehabilitation
Occupational therapy assistant
Help people practice daily activities and adapt routines under an occupational therapist’s supervision.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Associate program + credentials
Explore an occupational therapy assistant program with fieldwork. Ask about prerequisites, certification and Oregon licensing. This assistant role differs from the graduate-level occupational therapist pathway.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Associate's degree.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Linn-Benton Community College
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Study ways to help people practice everyday activities under occupational therapy supervision.
Ask: What prerequisites, fieldwork travel and certification requirements should I plan for?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
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Would I enjoy adapting activities to someone’s abilities and daily goals?
Before choosing a program, ask for prerequisites, the complete timeline, class and placement schedules, and a full cost estimate including supplies, exams, travel and living expenses.
Build a working cost estimate →Understand the numbers.
The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $36.95. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 272 jobs in 2024 to 332 in 2034. The projected 412 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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