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Welcome to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Occupational therapy assistants, under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, help patients of all ages with physical, emotional, social, and developmental disabilities engage in activities of daily living, educational, vocational, and leisure skills. Graduates are eligible to work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, public or private schools, mental health facilities, private practices, home health agencies, and nursing homes. Learn more by following the links below, or check out the Occupational Therapy Assistant FAQ.
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Academic Year Data
| Class of 2021 | Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | 3-Year Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students Entering/Graduating | 20/15 | 14/9 | 14/12 | 48/36 |
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 64% | 85% | 75% |
| Certification Exam Test Takers | 14 | 8 | 12 | 34 |
| Test Takers who Passed | 14 (100%) | 8 (100%) | 12 (100%) | 34 (100%) |
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The associate-degree-level occupational therapy assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its Web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible 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). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
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