The Philosophical Base of Occupational Therapy
The Philosophical Base of Occupational Therapy is the foundation and purpose of the program at LSC-Kingwood. The philosophy may change every five years however occupation remains consistent. The definition grows with society and the need for the profession to communicate the value it brings in terms stakeholders understand. The current philosophical base of OT was updated and published in 2025 and adopted the following definition for occupation. "Occupations are everyday activities that brings meaning and purpose to people's lives. They enable individuals, families, communities, and populations to participate fully in society. All people have an innate need and right to engage in meaningful occupations throughout their lives (American Occupational Therapy Association [AOTA], 2020b)".
OTA Program Mission
The mission of the Lone Star College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program is to be prepare competent, compassionate, and ethical occupational therapy assistants who support individuals, families, and communities in achieving meaningful participation in daily life. The program emphasizes occupation-centered practice, hands-on learning, professional responsibility, and lifelong growth to meet the evolving needs of the diverse populations through health and community service.
OTA Program Vision
The Lone Star College OTA Program strives to be a leader in innovative, high-quality occupational therapy education, recognized for graduating skilled, adaptable, and community-focused practitioners. We envision a program that fosters excellence in teaching, strong community partnerships, student success and workforce readiness, contributing to improved health, participation, and quality of life across the region.
Information Sessions will be held on the following dates and times:
- February 23, 2026 @ 4:00 PM Virtual Link or Join by phone at: 1-408-792-6300, Access code 28619312831
- March 23rd, 2026 @ 6:00 PM Virtual Link or Join by phone at: 1-408-792-6300, Access code 28619312831
- April 27th, 2026 @ 12:30 PM Virtual Link or Join by phone at: 1-408-792-6300, Access code 2861931283
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 http://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 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.
"Students must complete 16 weeks of Level II fieldwork within 18 months following the completion of the didactic portion of the program."
Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at https://www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance
| Graduation Year | Students Entering | Students who withdrew for reasons other than academic performance | Students Graduation | *Graduation Rate |
| 2025 | 22 | 3 | 17 | 89% |
| 2024 | 25 | 1 | 22 | 92% |
| 2023 | 22 | 2 | 17 | 85% |
| Total | 69 | 6 | 56 | 89% |
| Current Cost | OTA Program 2025 (Year-1) | OTA Program 2026 (Year-2) | Total Cost of Program (2-yr 2025-2026) |
| Tuition | $4,884 (44) | $1,776 (17) | $6,660 |
| Student Fee | $60 lab fees | $20 lab fees | $80 |
| Books & Supplies | $3,575 | $1,400 | $4,975 |
| Loan Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Distance Education Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Cost of Tuition | $8,459 | $3,176 | $11,635 |
Cost based on a 3% increase annually, however fees are subject to change. Students may be required to pay additional costs for fees during Fieldwork such as: Transportation, uniform/scrubs, parking, and other facility specific costs during fieldwork and fieldtrips. ***these costs are not included in the above figures*** Students are automatically enrolled in the STAR Bundle, which provided access to all required course materials by the first day of class. The cost is currently calculated at $21 per credit hour regardless of how much each individual textbook costs. The cost is charged to your student account and is included in your tuition and fee statement. You may opt out of the STAR Bundle, but if you do, you'll be responsible for purchasing all required materials on your own.