| Aspect | Full Time Non Clinical Cota | Full Time Clinical Cota |
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| Certifications | Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) |
| Work Environment | Administrative, educational, research, or telehealth settings | Hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and patient care settings |
| Job Responsibilities | Support occupational therapists in non-patient-facing roles, such as documentation, program development, or telehealth | Direct patient care, assisting with therapy sessions, and implementing treatment plans |
Full Time Non Clinical Cotas typically work in administrative or support roles within healthcare organizations, focusing on documentation, research, or telehealth. In contrast, Full Time Clinical Cotas are directly involved in patient care, assisting occupational therapists in therapy sessions. Both roles require the COTA certification but differ mainly in work environment and responsibilities.