Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Associate of Applied Science

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O.Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. AOTA's phone number is (301) 652-AOTA. Graduates will be able to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA). Many states, including Missouri, require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination.

Note: Clinical facilities require criminal background checks, drug screenings, child abuse clearance checks, etc. in order for students to participate in fieldwork activities and rotations. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination and/or may prevent an individual from obtaining a license to practice. Student may wish to contact the program coordinator for additional information prior to enrolling in a program of study. Information obtained through various screening procedures may prevent entry into the OTA program.

Note: All OTA students must complete Level II fieldwork within 18 months following completion of academic preparation.

* Prerequisite must be completed (High School Biology or Equivalent)
** Pre-requisite is required (BIO 240/243 - Anatomy and Physiology I), with a grade of C or better, taken within the last 5 years.
*** Choose from one History or Political Science course: HIS 101, 102, or 115. POL 101 or 102.

This credit allocation is based on a credit ratio of one credit for two (2) hours of laboratory.

NOTE:  Students completing this program will be assessed in program-related competencies and general education.  (OTA 298 - OTA Capstone)

For more information call 636-922-8241.