What are the steps to start a career as an OTA, and are there programs (preferably online or hybrid) that would allow me to work while studying?

Hi, I recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Public Health, and I’m interested in becoming an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA). I originally wanted to pursue a master’s in Occupational Therapy, but I need to work and am looking for a more flexible or online-friendly path. What are the steps to start a career as an OTA, and are there programs (preferably online or hybrid) that would allow me to work while studying? Also, how can I gain experience or observation hours in the meantime?

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