Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) work with individuals who have mental, physical, or developmental disabilities or who have had their life interrupted by an injury or illness. OTAs work under the supervision of an occupational therapist to help clients become independent with their daily activities and routines.

Successful graduates will be eligible and prepared to sit for the national certification examination and to be employed as entry-level occupational therapy assistants in a variety of practice settings.

The Occupational Therapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is 301-652-6611, and its website is available at ACOTE.

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Special Admission

Occupational Therapy Assistant is one of LBCC’s programs with limited enrollment and special application deadlines.

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In this program, you will develop an understanding of occupational therapy theory and practice to help clients meet their functional goals. The program also includes hands-on experiences through our laboratory classes and practical clinical skills are obtained through required fieldwork placements with experienced clinical educators. Together, these components of the program combine to help prepare our graduates for successful entry into the profession.

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Applied Science

The LBCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

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The Occupational Therapy Assistant program includes both the standard tuition and fees as well as program-specific fees.

For a complete cost breakdown, view LBCC OTA Program Costs 2025-2027.

Graduation Rates

Year Admitted Students Entering Students Graduating Within 150% of Time (2022-2025) Graduation Rate
2020 24 20 83%
2021 23 18 78%
2022 15 11 73%
Total 62 49 78%

 

 

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Graduates of the 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). Most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Program results from the NBCOT can also be found online.

Note: a felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. A felony and/or misdemeanor may also affect a student's ability to be admitted to the program.

New Graduate Examination Data

Year National LBCC
Candidates Tested Pass Rate Candidates Tested Pass Rate
2024 2,848 84% 11 100%
2023 3,451 87% 18 100%
2022 3,955 85% 23 91%

New Graduate = Candidates testing within one year of graduation, regardless of the number of attempts on the examination.

 

 

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