Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS (AAS.OCCUTA)

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Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant

67 Credit Hours

The program prepares students to sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapy assistants. Successful completion of this examination entitles the individual to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Accreditation

ACOTE c/o American Occupational Therapy Association
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-6611

Related Certificates

The Health Sciences Preparation Certificate (CAS.HEALSP) (CAS.HEALSP.OTA Pathway) can be used to fulfill some of the requirements of this associate degree. Some courses may be required prior to admission to this program. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to tailor your plan.

Part A - General Education Requirements

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Social Science: PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science: MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3 or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
REQ Other: BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Total: 16

Part B - Major Requirements

BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
OTA 101 - Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Credit: 3
OTA 102 - Therapeutic Processes Credit: 2
OTA 105 - Therapeutic Analysis in Occupational Therapy Credit: 3
OTA 142 - OTA Clinical Introduction I Credit: 1
OTA 144 - OTA Clinical Introduction II Credit: 1
OTA 155 - Gerontology Credit: 2
OTA 162 - Psychosocial Dysfunction Credit: 3
OTA 164 - Physical Dysfunction Credit: 6
OTA 176 - Pediatric Development and Dysfunction Credit: 4
OTA 203 - Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy Credit: 3
OTA 245 - Occupational Therapy Departmental Management Credit: 2
OTA 262 - OTA Clinical Application I Credit: 7
OTA 264 - OTA Clinical Application II Credit: 7
PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development Credit: 3

Total: 51

Admission and Program Requirements

General admissions and program specific procedures are required for Health Science programs, such as mandated orientation session and health record requirements. View the specific requirements by visiting the Health Sciences division page.

Applicants will be admitted to this program on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applicants are considered to be qualified for admission to the next available class when they meet all college and program requirements. View the starting semesters page for more information.

For more information, review the program information and information sessions page. Visit the course programs and progression page for program completion and course progression information.

Course Sequence

Review the Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.