Occupational Therapy Assistant
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Occupational Therapy
Assistant Program is on a selective basis. Because of the academic demand
of a curriculum that prepares graduates to take a national certification
examination, applicants must meet certain academic standards. Students must make an appointment (636-922-8246) with a vocational counselor
to plan course work and to apply for the Occupational Therapy Assistant
Program. When available spaces are in high demand, preference will be
give to in-district students.
Students
are eligible to enroll in Occupational Therapy courses when the following
requirements have been met:
Must meet all of the College admission requirements.
- ACT: Taken
within the last 5 years. No minimum score required. Can be waived if
student has an Associate or Bachelor's degree.
- GPA: Most current, 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale on
high school transcript, OR GED certificate with minimum score of 260
OR GPA cumulative average
of 2.5 on at least 6 hours of college work including Anatomy and Physiology
I. Must maintain 2.0 to remain in program.
- Observations: Consists of two (2) hours each at
three (3) different sites. Must complete verification forms.
- Grades in Science Courses: Must maintain at least a "C" in all science
course work.
- High School Transcripts or GED Certificate: Must submit high school
transcript or GED certificate with scores.
- Previous Official College Transcripts: Must submit official college
transcripts (hand carried not accepted) if college courses will be
counted toward the degree requirements. Must complete and submit a
Request for Evaluation of Transfer Credit.
- SCC Assessment Tests: Must test into English
Composition
I (ENG 101) and MAT 098 OR take and pass ENG 096 and/or
MAT 096 to initiate application process.
Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
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.
Program requirements and policies are subject to change. The student
is responsible for maintaining current information.
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