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Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS Degree

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

Overview

 

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Occupational Therapy Department

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Program Pathway

Program Details

  • The programs utilize both in-person and hybrid delivery models and students will utilize computer technology throughout the program. 
  • All in-person classes are offered in campus buildings and classrooms that meet the accessibility guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
 

Program Accreditation

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).  ACOTE's address is 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. The telephone number is (301) 652-AOTA, and it's web address is www.acoteonline.org.

Graduates will be eligible for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this examination, the graduate will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). NBCOT.org

Most states, including Texas, require licensure to practice. Texas licensure is based on successful completion of the NBCOT examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT examination or attain a state licensure.

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Testimony

"I love this school. They have given me a new outlook on my career and I would not change anything for the world."

STACEY B.

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