On 4/7/07, Becky Heath <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > 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. 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? 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. <><><><><><><><> 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/otlist@otnow.com ************************************************************************************** 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 **************************************************************************************
