GRADUATES OF THE PROGRAM WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO SIT FOR THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, ADMINISTERED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (NBCOT®). AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS EXAM, THE GRADUATE WILL BE A CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA). IN ADDITION, ALL STATES REQUIRE LICENSURE TO PRACTICE; HOWEVER, STATE LICENSES ARE USUALLY BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE NBCOT CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION. A FELONY CONVICTION MAY AFFECT A GRADUATE’S ABILITY TO SIT FOR THE NBCOT CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION OR ATTAIN STATE LICENSURE.

Admissions

OTA 2.1 Admission Procedures

OTA 2.2 Transfer of Credit, Exam-Based Credit, and Advanced Placement

OTA 2.3 Essential Functions

OTA Technology Requirements

 

Equipment and Safety

OTA 6.1 Equipment Safety, Infection Control, & Security

OTC Safety & Security Procedures

OTC Crisis Plans & Evacuation Procedures 

 

Fieldwork

FW 1.2 Selection of Fieldwork Sites (C.1.2)

FW 1.5 Student Roles & Responsibilities

FW 1.7 Level I Fieldwork

FW 1.8 Level II Fieldwork

 

Grievance

OTC Policy 5.17 Grievance Procedure for Students

OTC Policy 3.36 Employee Grievance and Appeal

 

Progression, Retention & Graduation

OTA 3.1 Progression and Retention

OTA 3.2 Evaluation of Student Progress and Professional Behaviors

OTA 3.3 Academic Suspension

OTA 3.4 Advising Procedure

OTA 3.5 Completion in a Timely Manner

OTA 3.6 Graduation, Credentialing, & Licensure

OTC Graduation Requirements

 

Withdrawal and Refunds of Tuition & Fees

OTA 4.1 Voluntary Withdrawal

OTA 4.2 Disciplinary Suspension

OTA 4.3 Suspension for Positive Drug Test

OTC Withdrawal from Classes

OTC Refunds