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This degree map provides the semester-by-semester course sequencing a full-time student will follow to complete this degree. To earn the Associate in Applied Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.8 as a minimum on all coursework required for the degree. Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.
Prerequisite Courses
ALDH 1323 - Medical Terminology *
BIOL 1314 - Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology (L)
Total Credit Hours: 7
*Courses must be completed with a ‘C’ or better by the January 1 program application deadline.
Milestones
All OCTA courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ / 70% or better to progress in the program.
All risk management requirements must be completed in preparation for the clinical setting (CPR, vaccinations, flu shot, TB test, etc.) including clearance on a national background check and negative drug screen.
Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
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Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
First Semester - Fall
ENGL 1113 - Composition I
OCTA 1301 - Clinical Conditions
OCTA 1352 - Neuroanatomy and Physiology for OTAs
OCTA 1363 - Applied Anatomy for OTAs
PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (S)
OCTA 1202 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Total Credit Hours: 14
Milestones
All OCTA courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ / 70% or better to progress in the program.
All risk management requirements must be completed in preparation for the clinical setting (CPR, vaccinations, flu shot, TB test, etc.) including clearance on a national background check and negative drug screen.
Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with your assigned department faculty advisor a minimum of one time each semester or as needed.
Meet with the Program Director for a program progress review.
Second Semester (Spring)
ENGL 1213 - Composition II
OCTA 1403 - Therapeutic Media
OCTA 1443 - Psychosocial Theory and Practice
OCTA 1483 - Physical Disabilities
Total Credit Hours: 12
Milestones
Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
All OCTA courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ / 70% or better to progress in the program.
Meet with your assigned department faculty advisor a minimum of one time each semester or as needed.
Third Semester (Summer)
OCTA 1511 - Fieldwork IA
PSYC 2023 - Developmental Psychology
or
PSYC 2193 - Personality Theories
Total Credit Hours: 4
Milestones
All OCTA courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ / 70% or better to progress in the program.
Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with your assigned department faculty advisor a minimum of one time each semester or as needed.
Fourth Semester (Fall)
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era
or
HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present
OCTA 1521 - Fieldwork IB
OCTA 2203 - Therapeutic Adaptions
OCTA 2233 - Developmental Disabilities Theory and Practice
OCTA 2263 - Current Trends in Occupational Therapy
Total Credit Hours: 13
Milestones
All OCTA courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ / 70% or better to progress in the program.
Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with your assigned department faculty advisor a minimum of one time each semester or as needed.
Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
Fifth Semester (Spring)
OCTA 2355 - Fieldwork IIA *
OCTA 2375 - Fieldwork IIB *
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government
Total Credit Hours: 13
*Per ACOTE Standard C.1.13, a minimum of sixteen weeks of full-time (as defined by the fieldwork site) Level II fieldwork must be completed. The AOTA Fieldwork Performance Evaluation must have a passing score of 70%.
Milestones
Register for and successfully pass the NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) exam.
Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with your assigned department faculty advisor a minimum of one time each semester or as needed.
Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.
Total Credit Hours: 63
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You must have graduated from an ACOTE certified degree program with at least an Associate's degree to serve as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Oklahoma. There are five schools in Oklahoma with the appropriate accreditation: Brown Mackie College-Tulsa. Caddo-Kiowa Tech Center-Southwest Oklahoma State University.
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complete an approved occupational therapist assistant program of at least two years in length, leading to an associate degree or its equivalent; pass a national certification exam; have at least two months of satisfactory supervised occupational therapy experience; and, pay exam and license fees.
As of Aug 7, 2024, the average hourly pay for an Ota in Oklahoma is $24.67 an hour. While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $43.06 and as low as $15.98, the majority of Ota salaries currently range between $23.08 (25th percentile) to $31.06 (75th percentile) in Oklahoma.
Who's Eligible for Tulsa Achieves? Every graduating high school senior that resides in Tulsa County, including public, private or home-schooled students, with a 2.0 or higher grade point average, and is a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
To apply for a license as an OT or OTA, you must complete the following application procedure: Submit a signed and completed application. Provide a check or money order payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, for the $30 licensing fee. Have the NBCOT forward a Verification of Certification to the licensing board.
Candidates have four hours to complete the OTR exam. The exam consists of a total of 180 items, including multiple-choice questions and multi-select scenario sets.
How much does an Ota make in Illinois? As of Aug 6, 2024, the average hourly pay for an Ota in Illinois is $26.03 an hour. While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $45.19 and as low as $16.77, the majority of Ota salaries currently range between $24.23 (25th percentile) to $32.60 (75th percentile) in Illinois.
GENERAL APPLICATION PROCESS – The Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee will review all applications by individuals for licensure and submit recommendations to the Board for action. Applications for licensure will be approved by the Board approximately two weeks after the Committee meeting.
The state of Oklahoma requires an Occupational Therapy Assistant to be supervised by a specific Occupational Therapist or alternate supervising Occupational Therapists working in the same practice setting or physical facility.
*To meet the broad healthcare needs of Oklahomans, the University of Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Program offers our program in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Students physically attend courses and labs on one of the two campuses.
Top 50 Highest Paying States for Ota Jobs in the U.S.
Topping the list is Washington, with New York and Vermont close behind in second and third. Vermont beats the national average by 6.3%, and Washington furthers that trend with another $13,183 (21.4%) above the $61,491.
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