Occupational Therapy Assistant
Your Occupational Therapy Assistant Pathway
Join LWTech’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program for immersive hands-on learning paired with strong theoretical foundations. Under the guidance of expert instructors, you'll engage in practical lab sessions, applying your learning to real-life scenarios in grooming, bathing, and home management.
In your program, you’ll benefit from small class settings, ensuring personalized attention and hands-on training for an enriched learning experience.
Graduating from this program equips you with skills in functional anatomy, kinesiology, therapeutic activities, and aiding diverse individuals across age groups and challenges, conducting therapeutic groups.
Your degree isn't just a milestone; it's a seamless gateway to a rewarding career in health sciences.
Discover a world of opportunities with our Occupational Therapy Assistant program at LWTech!
Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS-T
Additional Program Information
The mission of the OTA Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree Program at LWTech
is to prepare students with the skill base, fund of knowledge, ethical base, understanding
and demonstration of the behaviors required to successfully assume the roles required
of occupational therapy assistants in the current environments of OT Practice.
In congruence with the mission of the college at large, the focus is on successful
workforce education of individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences,
giving them the skills, knowledge and attitudes to successfully gain employment and
cope successfully with ever-changing workforce requirements. We will provide our students
with an engaging curriculum which encourages life-long learning, and high standards
of occupational therapy assistant practice.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is filled on a first-register, first-in
system. In order to enroll in the first quarter of the OTA Program, you must have
all pre-requisite courses completed or be in progress at LWTech to be eligible. If
you receive a grade of less than 2.0 at completion of your in-progress classes, you
will be removed automatically from the OTA classes before Fall quarter begins. Below is a detailed list of all the requirements to enter the Occupational Therapy
Assistant program at LWTech. Occupational Therapy Assistant program admissions course prerequisites are listed
in the College Catalog and below: Co-requisite communications course is recommended to be completed prior to the admission
into the OTA program. However it can be taken as a corequisite while in the program
if necessary:
Once Registration opens for Summer and Fall quarter classes, incoming students can
enroll in the Summer OTA 100, then enroll in Fall OTA course.
Program Prerequisites
or CMST&280 - 5 credits
Interested? The First Step towards admissions into the OTA program requires completion
of LWTech's general online application. Click below to get started!
Quarter One, 1st year, Fall. On-campus, in-person
OTA 101 Conditions in Occupational Therapy
OTA 110 Foundations for Occupational Therapy Assistants
OTA 112 Functional Movement and Kinesiology I
Quarter Two Winter. On-campus, in-person
OTA 131 Human Activity and Occupational Performance
OTA 132 Functional Movement and Kinesiology II
OTA 140 Pediatrics and Occupational Therapy
OTA 144 Fieldwork Level IA with Seminar
Quarter Three Spring. On-campus, in-person
OTA 120 Professional Communication in Healthcare
OTA 180 Functional NeuroRehabilitation
OTA 211 Mental Health and Occupational Therapy
OTA 217 Fieldwork Level IB with Seminar
Quarter Four Summer. On-campus, in-person
OTA 190 Assistive Technology
OTA 218 Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation I OTA 219 Professional Topics in Occupational
OTA 227 Occupational Therapy with Older Adults
Quarter Five, 2nd year, Fall. On-campus, in-person
OTA 225 Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation II OTA 226 Occupational Therapy Assistant
Capstone OTA 232 Fieldwork Level IC with Seminar
Quarter Six Winter. Full-time Fieldwork Experience
OTA 235 Fieldwork Level IIA
OTA 236 Seminar IIA (remote course)
Quarter Seven Spring. Full-time Fieldwork Experience
OTA 240 Fieldwork Level IIB
OTA 241 Seminar IIB (remote course)
Total Credits: 94
Estimated Tuition: $10,474
Estimated Books & Supplies: $2,119
Estimated Class/Lab Fees: $2,065
Estimated Mandatory Campus/Technology Fees: $5,037
Total Estimated Program Cost: $19,694
Visit the Estimated Cost by Program page to view an estimate of cost by individual programs broken down by degree/certificate.
Accreditation
Status: Accredited
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Address: 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 652-AOTA
Web address: acoteonline.org
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of the exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. View the OTA Program Outcomes page to view our graduates' certification exam pass rates. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
To be eligible for employment, graduates must also take and pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). For information on the LWTech OTA program certification exam results visit NBCOT.
Information Sessions
Prospective students should contact Program Director, Evonne Osorio, with questions and information.
OTA Information Sessions happen every 3rd Wednesday of the month starting at 6pm, on Teams.
Microsoft Teams Meeting Information and Dates
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams Help
- Teams can be used on a computer, tablet, or smartphone or you can call in.
- Teams does not require registering for an account.
- Visit MS Teams Support for more information and help videos.
Key Contacts
Explore Careers and paths in Occupational Therapy
We are proud of the many pathway options our students have to complete an Applied Bachelor’s degree, at LWTech, and at in-state universities and colleges. All degrees, whether DTA/MRP, AAS-T or AAS, can fulfill transfer requirements at multiple institutions thanks to the articulation (transfer) agreements between LWTech and the transfer college. An applied bachelor's degree can improve your chances in the job market and help you make more money.
To learn more about transferring to another college or university, please visit our Transferring from LWTech page.