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Prado Makes History as CWI’s First National Occupational Therapy Assistant Scholarship Recipient

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College of Western Idaho student Angie Prado makes history as the College’s first OTA recipient of the national AOTA scholarship, honoring her resilience, dedication, and inspiring journey.

Kaila Boeck

From Teaching to Healing

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Thanks to instructors and resources at CWI, Occupational Therapy Assistant student, Kaila Boeck, is on her way to pursuing her passion of helping others.

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Learning Skills to Help Those Around Her

Michelle Wooton tending to a garden

Occupational Therapy Assistant student, Michelle Wooton, is learning the tools and skills to impact lives around her — even in the most unlikely of places.

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Working Together to Find Their Calling in Life

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Occupational Therapy Assistant Program students and sisters, Kim Shores and Leslee Tate, are gaining the skills and training to graduate CWI’s healthcare program and make a difference in people’s lives — just as others have done for them. 

Occupational Therapy Assistants at Idaho State Capitol

OTA Students Advocate to Improve Client Access at State Capitol

Occupational Therapy Assistants at Idaho State Capitol

Occupational Therapy Assistant students spent the day talking to Idaho lawmakers and learning about their industry’s advocation to improve access to services in the state.

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OTA Students Help Boise Students Get in Halloween Spirit

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Students with College of Western Idaho's Occupational Therapy Assistant program helped put on a Halloween themed obstacle course for Boise students last Friday.

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CWI’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Students Help Seniors Live Healthy Lives

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College of Western Idaho’s Occupational Therapy Assistant students were able to provide information and screenings to senior citizens about fall prevention and risk reduction. 

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Ashley Smith Government & Community Relations Director Phone:  208.562.3106 Email:  ashleysmith5@cwi.edu
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