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.

Occupational Therapy Assistant students practice maneuvering and guiding patients in complicated environments, such as a bathroom

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

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Admission Dates
    • Fall
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Format
    • On-campus

Get Started

Entry into the Occupational Therapy program requires completion of LWTech's general online application.

Program Prerequisites

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 3.0 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:

  1. Students must have completed the following classes with a 3.0 GPA or higher, or be in progress with in these classes at LWTech, in order to register for OTA classes:
    • BIOL&241 Anatomy & Physiology - 6 credits
    • ENGL&101 English Composition I - 5 credits
    • MATH&146 Introduction to Statistics - 5 credits
    • PSYC200 Lifespan Psychology - 5 credits 
    • OTA 100 Introduction to OTA - 4 credits
  2. 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:

    • CMST& 220  or CMST&230
                or CMST&280 - 5 credits

LWTech does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student's responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework you might be required to complete may increase the program length.

At LWTech, we welcome all students as an open enrollment college and we are committed to your inclusion at the college. This program of study leads to an industry or specific employers that may require a full or partial background check as well as a drug test before you start the job. Please know LWTech is committed to your inclusion at the college and you can talk with an advisor about alternative options that may be similar to this 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), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is (301) 652-AOTA and the web address is acoteonline.org.

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. 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

Students interested in learning more about the OTA program and pre-requisites are encouraged to attend an online information session via Microsoft Teams. 

Microsoft Teams Meeting Information and Dates

Prospective students should contact Program Director, Jenny Rogoff, for the Teams Link to the online Information Session.

InfoSessions happen every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. for one hour.

October 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Nov. 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Jan. 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Feb. 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Mar. 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

April 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

May 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

June 11, 2025 at 6:00 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

Sam Gracie

Sam Gracie

Admission Coach
Student Services

Jenny Rogoff

Jenny Rogoff

Professor
Occupational Therapy Assistant

 

 

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.

 

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