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Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/a><\/p>\n About the Program<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Programs Offered” open_toggle_text_color=”#ffffff” open_toggle_background_color=”#002f6d” closed_toggle_text_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_background_color=”#002f6d” icon_color=”#ffffff” open_icon_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Programs Offered” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ body_text_color=”#ffffff” body_font_size=”13″ body_line_height=”1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_module=”4439″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Associate in Applied Science Degree<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Sample Courses” open_toggle_text_color=”#ffffff” open_toggle_background_color=”#002f6d” closed_toggle_text_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_background_color=”#002f6d” icon_color=”#ffffff” open_icon_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Sample Courses” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ body_text_color=”#ffffff” body_font_size=”13″ body_line_height=”1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_module=”4441″ saved_tabs=”advanced,css” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u200bOTA 110 Fundamentals of OT<\/a><\/p>\n OTA 130 Assessment Skills<\/a><\/p>\n OTA 170 Physical Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n OTA 180 Psychosocial Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Regulatory Agencies and Professional Associations\t ” open_toggle_text_color=”#ffffff” open_toggle_background_color=”#002f6d” closed_toggle_text_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_background_color=”#002f6d” icon_color=”#ffffff” open_icon_color=”#ffffff” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”OTA Regulatory Agencies and Professional Associations\t ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ body_text_color=”#ffffff” body_font_size=”13″ body_line_height=”1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_module=”5432″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n North Carolina Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NCBOT)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association (NCOTA)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n What Can Occupational Therapy Do For You?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_line_height=”1.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|||” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Occupational therapy assistants help patients of all ages and with all different types of disabilities and challenges to participate in everyday life activities. They are patient, reliable and compassionate individuals. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, this health care professional focuses on providing treatments that will assist disabled people to function independently in their homes and their communities, and help people regain skills lost due to injury.<\/p>\n The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of a registered\/licensed occupational therapist in screening, assessing, planning, and implementing treatment and documenting progress for clients receiving occupational therapy services. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term\/extended care facilities, sheltered workshops, schools, home health programs, and community programs.<\/p>\n The Occupational Therapy Assistant program began in Fall 2017, and accepts up to 20 students each fall. Students are admitted through a competitive admissions process. See Admission Information<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n Students must achieve a grade of B or above in all OTA prefix courses and a grade of C or above in all general education courses in the OTA curriculum to progress in the program of study.\u00a0After completing the OTA curriculum of study, the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Accreditation” open_toggle_text_color=”#f6a800″ open_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” closed_toggle_text_color=”#002f6d” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” icon_color=”#002f6d” open_icon_color=”#002f6d” admin_label=”Accreditation” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”20″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_color_all=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” use_border_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The OTA Program at Rowan-Cabarrus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE\u00ae), of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at:<\/p>\n 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Graduates of the Rowan-Cabarrus OTA 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 individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states, including North Carolina, require licensure to practice as a COTA; licensure in North Carolina is based on results of the NBCOT certification examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate\u2019s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. These processes are separate from the college\u2019s program and graduation requirements. Students are encouraged to contact the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT) www.ncbot.org<\/a> and the NBCOT, www.nbcot.org<\/a> directly for additional information.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_divider color=”#002f6d” divider_weight=”1px” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ height=”3px” hide_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_toggle title=”Program Costs” open_toggle_text_color=”#f6a800″ open_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” closed_toggle_text_color=”#002f6d” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” icon_color=”#002f6d” open_icon_color=”#002f6d” admin_label=”Program Costs” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”20″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_color_all=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” use_border_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Occupational Therapy Assistant program estimated costs are listed below. Tuition is based on in-state residency. Out-of-state residency tuition can be found in the college catalog.<\/p>\n *Fees are subject to change.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_divider color=”#002f6d” divider_weight=”1px” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ height=”3px” hide_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_toggle title=”Program Outcomes” open_toggle_text_color=”#f6a800″ open_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” closed_toggle_text_color=”#002f6d” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” icon_color=”#002f6d” open_icon_color=”#002f6d” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Program Outcomes” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”20″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_css_free_form=”.grad-cards {|| display: grid;|| gap: 1rem;|| max-width: 800px;|| margin: 0 auto;||}||||.grad-card {|| border: 1px solid #ccc;|| border-radius: 0.75rem;|| padding: 1rem;|| background: #fff9;|| box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);||}||||.grad-card.totals {|| font-weight: bold;||}||||.grad-row {|| display: flex;|| justify-content: space-between;|| padding: 0.4rem 0;|| border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;||}||||.grad-row:last-child {|| border-bottom: none;||}||” border_color_all=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” use_border_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> Outcomes are calculated on an academic year basis. Program graduates may take the exam at any time, so the number of first-time test takers does not necessarily match the number of graduates in a given year. The number of first-time test takers may also include graduates from the previous year.<\/p>\n Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found on the\u00a0NBCOT website<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_divider color=”#002f6d” divider_weight=”1px” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ height=”3px” hide_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|on|||” background_color=”#002f6d” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Program\u00a0Chair brandon.scott@rccc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n 704-216-3948<\/p>\n North Campus<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”|on|||” background_color=”#002f6d” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Academic Fieldwork Coordinator\n
Bethesda, MD 20814
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\n Expense<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n Cost*<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tuition<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n $5,472\u00a0($76 per credit)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Textbooks\u00a0<\/span>(estimated)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n $1,600 per program<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n OTA Student Fees (including\u00a0Complio\u00a0fees, OTA uniforms, lab fees for OTA courses,\u00a0Trajecsys\u00a0fees, liability insurance,\u00a0<\/span>software,<\/span>\u00a0AOTA\u00a0and NCOTA annual membership dues, NBCOT COTA Exam Prep,\u00a0NBCOT\u00a0Exam\u00a0and score release, etc.)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n $1,724\u00a0($345\u00a0per semester)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Student Activity Fee<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n $222<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Technology Fee<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n $240<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Campus Access Fee<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n $100<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Graduation Fee<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n $50<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Travel to Fieldwork sites (varies)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n $500<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n $9,908<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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