The need for allied healthcare workers remains critical. Kapi‘olani Community College trains medical professionals who can help you navigate medical care. Many of our 22 programs are only offered in the state of Hawai‘i here at our college. One of our gem programs is Occupational Therapy Assisting which operates an OTA On-Site Pro Bono Clinic.
At the OTA Pro Bono Clinic, students increase their skills level to:
- Formulate and adjust intervention plans
- Provide hands-on treatment
- Document outcomes and make discharge recommendations
The hands-on practice helps them to pass examinations, complete their associates degrees, and find good careers post graduation.
It is a great experience putting coursework into practice and serving community client patients who have exhausted their therapy insurance coverage but still need help. Client patients include those with spinal cord injuries, stroke, brain injuries, Parkinson's Disease, dementia, and more.
“Today I stood up and balanced hands-free completely unaided using the method that we practiced. This was the first time that I have been able to this in six years. You cannot overestimate how important this act was for me.” David
Your support can help with increasing clinic sessions, student aid, tutoring, certification exams, PPE and supplies i.e. gloves, splinting materials, kinesiotape, etc. Please help us with a donation to build on this clinic’s win-win success. Mahalo!
