Contents
Catalog Links

Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS (118 Credits)

CIP Code

51.0803

Plan Code: OTAOTAPT

 
  • 6 quarter AAS
  • Maximum class size: 18
  • Student to teacher ratio: 1:12
  • This program offers a combinations of hands-on, hybrid, and online courses. See course descriptions for more information.
  • In this program, students will use a variety of adaptive and therapeutic equipment, assistive devices, and work simulation equipment.
  • Student are responsible for purchasing textbooks, and professional attire.
  • Upon completion of degree, student will take the NBCOT exam, and pay for their licensure

Required Foundation Prerequisites (20 Credits)

The OTA Program requires completion of foundational prerequisite courses, each with a grade of 3.0 or higher (with the exception of MATH requiring a minimum 2.5), PRIOR to starting program courses. Exceptions to the 3.0 grade requirement could be made by the OTA Program Director on an individual basis.

Communications (5 Credits Required)

Choose ONE of these courses:
ENGL 175Professional Writing

5
ENGL& 101English Composition I

5
ENGL& 235Technical Writing

5

Quantitative (5 Credits Required)

MATH& 107Math in Society

5
MATH&107 preferred. However, any 100-level MATH course will meet this requirement.

Natural Sciences (5 Credits Required)

Choose one of these two courses:
BIOL& 175Human Biology with Lab

5
BIOL& 241Human Anatomy and Physiology I

5
BIOL&170 "Human Anatomy" without Lab (not offered at BTC) may substitute as a transferred course to meet the natural science prerequisite requirement

Social Sciences (5 Credits Required)

PSYC& 200Lifespan Psychology

5

Notes:

  • PSYC&100 is a prerequisite for PSYC&200
  • Abnormal Psychology (PSYC&220 or equivalent) may be substituted for PSYC&200 as a transferred course

Note: The foundation prerequisite courses meet the general education course requirements for the degree.

Required Courses

Each of the OTA program courses requires a grade of 2.0 or higher.

Quarter 1

OTA 102Health and Wellness and the OTA

3
OTA 103Functional Movement

5
OTA 104Therapeutic Use of Self

5
OTA 111Introduction to Occupational Therapy

5

Quarter 2

OTA 105Nervous System Function

4
OTA 108Applied Experience I - A

1
OTA 110Documentation Skills

3
OTA 112Therapeutic Activities I

4
OTA 206Devel. Disabilities - Treatment and Applications

8

Quarter 3

OTA 113Therapeutic Activities II

4
OTA 203Applied Experience I - B

1
OTA 204Seminar - Applied Mental Health

1
OTA 205Adaptive Technologies

4
OTA 210Physical Disabilities - Treatment and Applications

8

Quarter 4

OTA 202Psychosocial Dysfunctions : Treatment and Applications

8
OTA 212Applied Experience - I - C

1
OTA 213Seminar - Applied Physical Rehabilitation

1
OTA 231OTA and Special Settings

4
OTA 232Professional Issues for the OTA

4

Quarter 5

OTA 220Clinical Fieldwork Level II - Rotation A

11
OTA 221Clinical Fieldwork Level II - Seminar A

1

Quarter 6

OTA 222Clinical Fieldwork Level II - Rotation B

11
OTA 223Clinical Fieldwork Level II - Seminar B

1

Total Credit Hours: 118