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Associate Degree
Applied Science

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Cip Code: 51.0803

Career Options

Graduates from the OTA Program at ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø are licensed to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings. OTAs are employed in long-term care facilities, hospitals, pediatric clinics and mental health. The OTA employment placement rate continues to be very good and is projected to grow faster than national average.

The ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program is a two-year curriculum (approximately 20 months after prerequisites are complete) comprised of classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Graduates have maintained an excellent pass rate on the national licensing board exam required to practice occupational therapy.

Related Programs

Transfer Options

  • Bachelor of Applied Technology in Medical and Health Services Management

Scholarships

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant Scholarships through the ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø Foundation

Faculty



Occupational Therapy Assistant
Number of Credits
60

Contact

Michael B. McGough, OTR
OTA Program Director
mmcgough@wc.edu
817-598-8989