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Implementing an Occupational Therapy Assistant training course for the Eastern Caribbean

E M Engle, H D Bethell

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |September 1, 1977
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    Occupational therapy assistant training in the Eastern Caribbean aims to bridge the gap in rehabilitation services for handicapped individuals. Enthusiastic students compensated for resource limitations, making the program successful.

    Area of Science:

    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Allied Health Professions

    Background:

    • The Eastern Caribbean faces a deficit of trained rehabilitation therapists.
    • There is a growing need for comprehensive rehabilitation services for all handicapped individuals in the region.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the feasibility and implementation of an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) training program in the Eastern Caribbean.
    • To address the shortage of qualified rehabilitation professionals.

    Main Methods:

    • Program development involved necessary compromises and adaptations to local conditions.
    • Focus on leveraging student enthusiasm and commitment.

    Main Results:

    • The OTA program was successfully initiated despite material and resource constraints.

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  • The commitment of the inaugural student cohort was crucial for program success.

    • Conclusions:

    • Occupational therapy assistant training is a viable strategy to expand rehabilitation services in resource-limited settings.
    • The program demonstrates the potential to overcome challenges through dedicated personnel and adaptive planning.