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Occupational Therapy Assistant

OTA is currently accepting applications for 2013-2014.
Application deadline is April 1.

OTA Open House is April 3 at 6 pm
RSVP at 405-643-3206


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  • Experience the thrill of changing lives from newborns to old age while working with professional occupational therapists
  • Deliver occupation-based intervention in diverse settings to assist others with autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, traumatic injuries, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, or mental health conditions
  • Utilize rigorous curriculum with relevant clinical instruction in a variety of settings

Career Focus:

Prepared for licensure, immediate employment and further education

College Credit
Licensure
Scholarships

NBCOT Certification Results

For the three most recent calendar years (2009, 2010, 2011), the performance of the graduates of the occupational therapy assistant program on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination was as follows:

  • Total number of program graduates: 39
  • Total number of first-time test-takers of the NBCOT certification exam: 37
  • Total number first-time test-takers who passed the NBCOT certification exam: 31
  • First-time test-taker percentage pass rate: 84%

Career Opportunities

According to the American Occupational Therapy Association and the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes312011.htm) the employment outlook for therapy assistants will continue to improve steadily for the foreseeable future.

Employment is expected to increase by 27% or more reflecting an above average demand.

The fastest growing segment of the population is the elderly who will need services. Additionally, premature infants, survivors of spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and severe orthopedic injuries will require extensive occupational therapy.

  • Hospitals
  • Rehabilitation Clinics
  • Home Health
  • Schools
  • Nursing Homes
  • Retirement Centers
  • Mental Health Centers

Contact Us

405-643-3210

405-643-3213

405-643-3206

Email Us

Application and Requirements

The application deadline is April 1. Interviews are in May and classes begin in August.

Enrollment is limited to 14 students.

All students accepted into the program will be required to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Background Check

All students accepted into the program will be required to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

AOTA Accredited

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
4720 Montgomery Lane
Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814-3449

Phone: 301-652-2682
Fax: 301-652-7711

www.aota.org

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