AAS Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The A.A.S. degree program in Occupational Therapy Assistant is the study of occupational therapy as a skilled healthcare service. The program helps patients of all ages, with different types of disabilities and challenges, participate in everyday life activities occupation to promote meaningful living. Occupational Therapy Assistants, under the guidance of occupational therapists, adapt activities, tasks, and the environment in order to enable people to fulfill their chosen occupations and life roles. the program is 2 1/2 years. Graduates of the program are expected to pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Established in 2008
CIP: 51-0803 Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Wright College - North Campus
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
130 Weeks ( 300.00 Hours / 75.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,950.00 |
| Books | $2,500.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,450.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Before a WIOA Training Provider Exploration form is completed: 1)have proof of acceptance into the OTA program. 2)Fill out the FAFSA, authorizing Wright College to access the results. 3)Contact WIOA Coordinator to schedule a time for tour and to complete form-773-481-8080 or joneal30@ccc.edu
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - English 101 eligible
- Prerequisites - OTA 106
- Other - Acceptance into the OTA program from program coordiantor
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: AAS Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The A.A.S. degree program in Occupational Therapy Assistant is the study of occupational therapy as a skilled healthcare service. The program helps patients of all ages, with different types of disabilities and challenges, participate in everyday life activities occupation to promote meaningful living. Occupational Therapy Assistants, under the guidance of occupational therapists, adapt activities, tasks, and the environment in order to enable people to fulfill their chosen occupations and life roles. the program is 2 1/2 years. Graduates of the program are expected to pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Established in 2008
CIP: 51-0803 Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Provider Information
Wright College - North Campus
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
130 Weeks ( 300.00 Hours / 75.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,950.00 |
| Books | $2,500.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,450.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Before a WIOA Training Provider Exploration form is completed: 1)have proof of acceptance into the OTA program. 2)Fill out the FAFSA, authorizing Wright College to access the results. 3)Contact WIOA Coordinator to schedule a time for tour and to complete form-773-481-8080 or joneal30@ccc.edu
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - English 101 eligible
- Prerequisites - OTA 106
- Other - Acceptance into the OTA program from program coordiantor
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes