Prepares students as entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) practitioners. OTAs work under the direction of Occupational Therapists to provide patient services improving health and performance, helping patients achieve independence in daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and employment. The program is accredited by ACOTE and graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT national certification exam. All courses are in-person at the Southern Lakes Branch Center. Level II Fieldwork must be completed within 18 months following academic preparation.
Prerequisites: Clear Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) required, Drug screening required, Documentation of recent physical examination (no older than six months) submitted to Castlebranch after admission, A felony conviction may affect ability to sit for NBCOT certification exam or attain state licensure