Show receives support for f occupational therapy program Private benefactor donates funds David Canfield Assistant Associate Editor Y A STERN ESTERN Rehabilitation VV Institute recently donated 1500 to the new Occupational Therapist Assistant training program at The donation was presented by Wes Walker CEO administrator at Western Rehabilitation In In- The training program will only be offered until an accredited accredited accredited ac ac- ac- ac credited program is in place at said Elwood dean of occupational tion N i A rl 43 r y i V VV S i directors and staff tour the Western Rehabilitation Institute facility to see the variety of activities directed by certified occupational therapists The money from will assist in funding a director needed for the year two-year program program program pro pro- gram and it will help us begin the accreditation process said A director needs to be on board six months before the technical classes begin has boosted our funds and increased awareness awareness awareness aware aware- ness and attention that will hopefully result in additional contributions from others interested interested interested in in- in this arena Eunice Zee-Chen Zee program director of outreach clinics and past president of the Occupational Therapy Association Association Association As As- of Utah said Certified Certified Certified occupational therapist assistants are in high demand There is a great need for their services is currently offering classes for those interested ina in ina a career as an occupational therapist assistant According to Bill Laney director of continuing continuing continuing con con- education more than 70 individuals have already signed up for the introductory introductory introductory tory class will offer the year two-year training as soon as ascom com complete funding is in place |