Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
2022-2023 Nursing & Allied Health Pathway
Associate in Science, Health and Human Services Division
Recommended Course Selection Sequence - Traditional Option of Study
| BIO211 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| OTA101 | Orientation to Occupational Therapy | 4 |
| OTA103 | Occupational Therapy Interventions 1 | 4 |
| OTA105 | Introduction to Group Process | 1 |
| PSY102 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| BIO212 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| OTA104 | Occupational Therapy Interventions 2 | 4 |
| OTA109 | Medical Conditions in Occupational Therapy Practice | 3 |
| OTA110 | Planning & Implementation of Programs for Health & Wellbeing | 4 |
| OTA111 | Leadership and Management in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| PSY204 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| OTA201 | Occupational Therapy Interventions 3 | 3 |
| OTA202 | Advanced Group Process | 1 |
| OTA203 | Mental Health Concepts in Occupational Therapy Practice | 3 |
| OTA207 | Occupational Therapy for Pediatric Populations | 4 |
| OTA220 | Special Topics in Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OTA204 | Level 2 Fieldwork Practice 1 | 6 |
| OTA206 | Seminar in Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OTA208 | Level 2 Fieldwork Practice 2 | 6 |
Occupational Therapy Assistant Accelerated Option (Suspended at this time)
Pre-Admission Requirements
| BIO211 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BIO212 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| PSY102 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY204 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
Upon admission to the Program
| OTA101 | Orientation to Occupational Therapy | 4 |
| OTA103 | Occupational Therapy Interventions 1 | 4 |
| OTA105 | Introduction to Group Process | 1 |
| OTA109 | Medical Conditions in Occupational Therapy Practice | 3 |
| OTA110 | Planning & Implementation of Programs for Health & Wellbeing | 4 |
| OTA111 | Leadership and Management in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OTA104 | Occupational Therapy Interventions 2 | 4 |
| OTA201 | Occupational Therapy Interventions 3 | 3 |
| OTA202 | Advanced Group Process | 1 |
| OTA203 | Mental Health Concepts in Occupational Therapy Practice | 3 |
| OTA207 | Occupational Therapy for Pediatric Populations | 4 |
| OTA220 | Special Topics in Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OTA204 | Level 2 Fieldwork Practice 1 | 6 |
| OTA206 | Seminar in Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OTA208 | Level 2 Fieldwork Practice 2 | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 70
Program Notes
- Special admissions requirement
- The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Fall start only
- Day program
- Required: National Background Check, MA CORI, Drug Testing, Fingerprinting
Campus Information
Additional Graduation Requirements
Advising Notes
This degree is designed upon completion to prepare students to be eligible to enter the licensure process, which includes successful completion of the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT). Upon passing scores on the national exam, students are prepared for entry level employment as a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA).
Courses are listed in the recommended order you should take them.
Many courses have prerequisite requirements that must be fulfilled to be eligible to enroll in the course.
If you intend to graduate with an associate degree in two years, you should enroll in at least 15 credits if taking only fall/spring courses.
Completing at least 30 credits each year helps students stay on track to timely graduation.
All student degree audits for graduation purposes will be based off the official program of study the student is enrolled in.