Occupational Therapy Assistant

Please note: All OTA program faculty (full-time and adjunct) maintain current OT licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Current copies of each faculty license is kept on file in the division office.

Special Admission Procedures:

ü NEW changes for Fall 2008-OTA!

Due to the number of applicants for limited space in the Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Surgical Technology, and Respiratory Care programs, and because of the College's commitment to student success, special application procedures must be followed by those planning to pursue a degree in one of these fields. Completed applications meeting the minimum admissions requirements will be accepted in accordance with the deadline dates listed on the application. Applications are accepted for the fall and spring semesters for the Nursing Program. Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant and Surgical Technology Program applications are accepted for fall only. Respiratory Care Program applications from those who enroll in the full-time option are accepted for fall only (part-time option applicants are accepted for fall, spring and summer semesters).
Prospective Student Information

A class will be selected from eligible applicants who have been ranked according to preference points except OTA which ranks according to GPA (see application). Remaining applicants will be placed on an alternate list.
Prospective Student Information

OUTCOMES

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Exam results: Upon graduation from the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistant.

The following results demonstrate the aggregate data for first-time, new graduate test takers (graduated within 12 months of taking the exam) for the 3 most recent calendar years (January-December of 2005, 2006, and 2007):

Number of graduates - 57
Total number of first-time test takers - 57
Total number passing on first attempt - 50
Percentage of first attempt success during 2005-2007 - 88%

Jo Ann Cobble, Dean

For more information:
E-mail: Division of Health Professions
(405) 682-7507
Division of Health Professions
7777 South May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-4444