Successful students in the Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program are committed to knowledgeable and ethical patient care. Professionalism in the classroom and clinical/fieldwork settings are a must. Good communication skills with medical providers, patients, and their families are also vital to success.
South College is committed to helping you reach your goals and provides avenues for support including tutoring and access to experienced faculty members. We endeavor to match students with the best fieldwork experiences possible.
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A successful Occupational Therapy Assistant is committed to knowledgeable and ethical patient care. Professionalism in classroom and clinical settings is a must. Good communication skills with medical providers, patients and their families are also vital to success in this career. If you are compassionate, motivated, and disciplined, this is the program for you.
South College is committed to helping you reach your goals and provides many avenues for support, from free tutoring to frequent access to experienced faculty members. We endeavor to match students with the best fieldwork experiences possible. Students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program leave well-prepared to meet the demands of a challenging and fulfilling career.
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Asheville
The South College Occupational Therapy Assistant program offered at the Asheville campus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929, www.acoteonline.org. ACOTE’s telephone number is (301) 652-6611. Accreditation was granted in August 2022 for 10 years with the next site visit to be scheduled during the 2031/2032 academic year.
Knoxville
The South College Occupational Therapy Assistant – Knoxville campus program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its Web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EDUCATION ACCREDITATION MANUAL VI.E. Revised July 2019 Section VI – Page 19 National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Nashville
The South College – Nashville Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-6611 and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. 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). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. Accreditation was granted for 7 years with the next site visit to be scheduled during the 2027/2028 academic year.
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I chose South College because it came highly recommended from mentors of mine, the faculty is second to none, and the program fits my ever-changing lifestyle. I also chose it because of the flexibility. My wife is still serving in the United States Air Force on Active Duty, and this means that we move when they tell us to move.
- Shawn Domm, Doctor of Physical Therapy
The staff and faculty are always very kind and generous and provide help when needed. Take advantage of all of the awesome opportunities and features they offer. These factors can really help pave your way to success.
- Emma Parrinello, Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
South has helped me appreciate the hands-on portion of our curriculum and prepared me for different scenarios that I will come into contact with in my future career. Although it may not be a traditional classroom setting, you still connect with classmates and faculty as much as you can. It is challenging, but totally worth it!
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