Occupational Therapy Assistant • Associate in Applied Science

OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM

Total Credit Hours: 70

Colleague Code: AAS.OTA

Curriculum Code: OTA 100

Program Information:

• This program prepares students to perform selected occupational therapy procedures and related tasks under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Career cluster includes occupational therapy assistant in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, school, industry or community health agency.
• This program begins in the spring semester.
• Hours include 640 hours of Fieldwork II experience. Level II Fieldwork assignments must be completed within 18 months of completion of academic preparation.
• Occupational therapy students must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses with a prefix of OTA and HLT. Students have the right to apply for readmission to the program based on program admissions committee action and space availability. In the case of readmission, credit will be allowed for courses previously completed with a grade of C or higher. Only one re-admission is allowed.
• Prior to the start of the first semester of OTA classes, all students accepted into the program must show evidence of current CPR certification for healthcare providers (must be CPR for adults and infants with first-aid training).
• This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
• This program is conducted on a limited-enrollment basis. Admission to this program involves additional procedures.

For Program Information Contact:

Health Professions Department at 217.786.2872 or 217.786.2449 or see an LLCC academic advisor

Admission to the Program:

Pre-application requirements: These requirements must be completed before your application can be considered.

1. Attend an informational session given on campus by the OTA director. The Occupational Therapy Assistant program has limited enrollment, and student selection criteria are covered in detail at the informational session. Dates of informational sessions may be obtained from the Admissions and Records Office, 786.2296, or at www.llcc.edu/health/.
2. Send ACT test results to the LLCC Admissions and Records Office.
3. ACT minimum composite score of 20, with no section less than 15, or have an associate's degree or higher or
   Successfully complete with a grade of at least a C the following three general education courses: PSY 101, COM 111 or COM 104, HLT 205.

Admission requirements:

1. Submit the LLCC admission worksheet if you are not a current student.
2. Take the LLCC placement test. Schedule by calling 786.2211 for test times and dates. See section in catalog called "Evaluation of Student Skills and Placement Testing" for details concerning students not needing to take the placement test.

• English (equivalent to COM 099)
• reading skills (level at which no remediation is required)
• math skills (equivalent to MAT 092)

1. Graduate from high school or have a GED certificate. Have high school transcripts sent to the LLCC Admissions and Records Office.
2. Have a 2.5 GPA or better for all previous college courses. Have college transcripts sent to the LLCC Admissions and Records office.
3. Have completed with a grade of C or better:

• two years of high school algebra OR one year of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry (or college equivalent; MAT 092)
• two years of high school lab sciences or college equivalent.
  These courses must have been completed within the last five years. At the discretion of the OTA Program Director, this five-year limitation may be waived.

1. Students who have completed admission requirements 1 through 5 and who are acccepted into the applicant pool will be notified to attend an on-campus session with the Program Director. During the on-campus session, those students will be required to complete an essay. The essay will be evaluated for written communication skills and the applicant's intent for pursuing a career in occupational therapy.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester: OTA 100, OTA 101, COM 111 or COM 104, HLT 205, PSY 101

Second Semester: OTA 102

Third Semester: OTA 103, OTA 104, OTA 106, COM 112 or COM 105, HLT 206, PSY 220

Fourth Semester: OTA 105, OTA 200, OTA 201, OTA 202, SOC 101

Fifth Semester: OTA 210

Sixth Semester: OTA 203, OTA 204, OTA 205, POS 101 or POS 201

Required General Education Courses (17 credits)

•	COM 111	Composition I or
	COM 104	Career Communications I	3 credits
•	COM 112	Composition II or
	COM 105	Career Communications II	3 credits
•	HLT 205	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4 credits
•	HLT 206	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4 credits
•	POS 101	Introduction to American Politics or
	POS 201	State and Local Government	3 credits

Required Program Courses (42 credits)

•	OTA 100	Occupation Throughout the Life Span	2 credits
•	OTA 101	Introduction to Occupational Therapy	2 credits
•	OTA 102	Therapeutic Media	3 credits
•	OTA 103	Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory I	4 credits
•	OTA 104	Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork I	3 credits
•	OTA 105	Kinesiology	3 credits
•	OTA 106	Sensory-Motor Function	1 credit
•	OTA 200	Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical Skills	2 credits
•	OTA 201	Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory II	4 credits
•	OTA 202	Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork II/Practicum I	4 credits
•	OTA 203	Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory III	4 credits
•	OTA 204	Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork II/Practicum II	4 credits
•	OTA 205	Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork II/Practicum III	6 credits
•	OTA 210	Service Management	2 credits

Required Program Support Courses (9 credits)

•	PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	3 credits
•	PSY 220	Human Development	3 credits
•	SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3 credits

Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to write 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). Most states require licensure in order to practice. Illinois licensure is based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Students are advised that any previous felony conviction may result in the inability to obtain a license to practice occupational therapy. Students requiring guidance in this area should speak to the program director.

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