Occupational therapy makes it possible to face issues such as physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges that prevent people from being active in work, school, leisure, and community pursuits.  As an OTA, you can enable people to more independently participate in and complete activities essential for daily life. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, the OT assistant is technically qualified to act as a member of the healthcare team.

Graduates will be prepared to...

Ø      Demonstrate entry level competency in analysis of activities, and application of activities to patient care

Ø      Assist with clinical responsibilities in hospitals, nursing homes, adult day care centers, schools, and rehabilitation centers.

Ø      Work with the health care team under the direction of the registered occupational therapist

Ø      Apply occupational therapy concepts and skills to activities of daily living, life skills, group activities, and occupational therapy treatment media

 Upon graduation, the graduate will be eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. With success on that exam, the graduate will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state’s licenses are usually based on the result of the NBCOT certification examination.  Note: A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam or attain state licensure. 

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program NCBOT Pass Rates

Accreditation:

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1224, (301) 652-AOTA.

Articulation Agreements:

The college currently has articulation agreements with University of Findlay and Xavier University for completion of a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

Employment Outlook:

Employment outlook is currently very strong and continues to grow in demand.  The greater Cincinnati area offers many opportunities in diverse areas of practice.  Graduates can choose to work in acute care & rehabilitation hospitals, long term care, psychiatry, pediatrics/schools, and retirement centers.

Starting Salary:

Starting salary ranges from $33,000-$37,000 per year for full-time employment.

Program Faculty:

Ø      Claudia Miller, MHS, OTR/L

Program Chair

claudia.miller@cincinnatistate.edu

Ø      Cindy Kief, MS, COTA/L

Clinical Coordinator
http://faculty.cincinnatistate.edu/cindykief/

Clinical Sites include:

Drake Center

Cincinnati Public Schools

Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Health Alliance Hospitals

Tri Health Hospitals

Deaconess Hospital

Health South Rehabilitation

Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital

Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Llanfair Retirement Center

And many other facilities in the tri-state area

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Curriculum

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