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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA): Other Programs

LibGuides for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program

 

All Cabarrus College of Health Sciences students have the opportunity to earn Healing Touch Certification, International Association of Infant Massage Certification, and become registered Yoga Alliance Teachers through elective coursework.

Mindfulness

Cabarrus College is proud to offer Mindfulness for Self-Care to our Students.  This course (IHS 350 - Mindfulness for Self-Care) is a hybrid course and is worth 3 semester hours. 

What is Mindfulness?  Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to, and seeing clearly whatever is happening in our lives.  It will not eliminate life's pressures, but it can help us respond to them in a calmer manner that benefits our heart, head, and body. It helps us recognize and step away from habitual, often unconscious emotional and physiological reactions to everyday events. It provides us with a scientifically researched approach to cultivating clarity, insight, and understanding. Practicing mindfulness allows us to be fully present in our life and work, and improve our quality of life. 

Interested?  Below is a flyer for IHS 350:

OTA Accreditation

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Cabarrus College is accredited by:

The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
4720 Montgomery Ln., Ste 200
Bethesda, MD, 20814-3449
AOTA phone number: 301-652-AOTA

Healing Touch

Healing Touch is a gentle, complementary energy-based approach to health and healing.  Healing Touch is an evidence-based practice that offers continuing education for nurses and massage therapist.

HEALING TOUCH:

Professional Societies for Holistic Mediciene

American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)

American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) was founded in 1981 and emphasize the nurturing and valuing of self and client.  AHNA serves more than 4,500 members as the definitive voice for holistic nursing. AHNA is also responsible for the recognition of holistic nursing by the American Nurses Association as an official nursing specialty with its own defined scope and standards of practice.  Membership is available to students.  Membership benefits include access to Beginnings Magazine and Journal of Holistic Nursing, scholarships and awards, CNE opportunities and networking events.  

AHNA also offers certification opportunities and information.