Program Overview
At Delta, you can take courses and gain experience that prepares you to transfer on to a higher level degree in occupational therapy. As an occupational therapist, you'll help people flourish in tangible ways. You'll guide your patients as they regain fine motor skills—and gain hope and confidence in their everyday lives.
Plus, Delta is all about options, including plenty of transfer choices. Make sure you understand your options by working with your transfer university to develop the best path for you. Remember to check in often to ensure you stay on track.
Earning Potential
Interested in a career in healthcare? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.
Assess, plan and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to people with disabilities or developmental delays. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individual's environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
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of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment rooms.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
About Delta's Program
One of the very best things about Delta College is your ability to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands (and thousands) of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's and then transfer on.
Visit transfer agreements and guides to see the whole list of transfer opportunities.
Interested? Make an appointment with academic advising to discuss your dreams. Courses transfer differently based on the university you plan to attend. An advisor can help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.
Why you should choose Delta
Life is busy. But that shouldn't get in the way of your education. Delta offers classes at night, on weekends and online to make taking classes and getting that degree easier. Plus, Delta has three centers so you can take classes even closer to home.
The specially designed courses emphasize creative and critical thinking, providing a unique learning experience. You have more exploration of the subject area with increased faculty and student interaction. Make the most of your Delta experience. Join Honors!
Want to travel and see the world? You can do that at Delta. And get college credit while you do. Every year Delta offers study abroad opportunities.
Why study abroad?
- Experience a new culture
- Improve your foreign language skills
- Make lifelong friends
- Find new interests
- Looks good on job applications
- Personal growth
Are thinking about transferring? Representatives from several area universities maintain regular office hours right in our academic advising office, and others drop in frequently. Get the answers you need by making an appointment or stopping by to talk directly with your future university.
facts & figures
With a student to professor ratio of 16 to 1, our students get personal attention.
95% of our professors have a master’s degree or higher.