¡¡¡¡INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis today introduces an Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant. This program joins Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis'' growing portfolio of 10 other education programs.

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    Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis'' Occupational Therapy Assistant program provides students with instruction, knowledge and hands-on experience, preparing graduates for entry-level employment in nursing homes; rehabilitation, acute care or psychiatric hospitals; school systems; and private and outpatient clinics. In addition to coursework in areas such as anatomy, physiology and medical terminology, the program includes laboratory sessions, fieldwork and practice in assessment and treatment procedures.

    "We develop our curriculum in response to the market''s needs, and the job outlook for the occupational therapy field is promising," said Todd A. Matthews, Sr., president of Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis. "The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is a perfect example of the type of career-focused degree programs Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis offers. We invested in a state-of-the-art allied health suite with a medical laboratory to offer our students every advantage. Plus, we are actively building relationships with local organizations that employ occupational therapy assistants. Our graduates will have the skills, education and confidence to pursue fulfilling careers in this industry."

    Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis also helps Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates prepare for the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapy exam. After passing the certification exam, graduates may need to obtain a license in the state in which they intend to practice.

    For more information about the Occupational Therapy Assistant program or other degree programs in Business, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Paralegal, Medical Assisting or Health Care Administration, please visit Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis at http://www.brownmackie.edu/indianapolis or call 317-554-8301 or 866-255-0279. Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis is located downtown at 1200 N. Meridian in the newly renovated Lexington building.

    Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis, IN is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and regulated by The Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 West Washington Street, Room E201, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (1.800.227.5695 or 317.232.1320). Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis, IN is a branch of Brown Mackie College - Findlay, OH.

    Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis is one of 18 school locations of the Brown Mackie College system of schools (http://www.brownmackie.edu), which is dedicated to providing educational programs that prepare students for entry- level positions in a competitive, rapidly-changing workplace. Brown Mackie College schools offers bachelor''s degree, associate''s degree, certificate, and diploma programs in health sciences, business, information technology, legal studies and design technologies.

    Source: Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis
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