The deadline for application to the program is July 30 of each year.  Sixteen students are selected by the Admission Committee.  Selection is Based upon GPA, previous coursework and ACT score.  Previous work and volunteer experience will also be considered in the selection process. Students will receive notification of admission in October.

The program begins with the spring semester and graduation is in December of the following year. Students must complete six semesters of combined general education, OTA academic coursework and fieldwork.

Mandatory informational sessions will be conducted to share information and answer questions regarding the Lincoln Land Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.

The following subjects will be discussed:

• Occupational therapy as a chosen career
• Admission and selection process
• Curriculum content
• Program policies and requirements
• Clinical affiliation requirements
• General practice and licensure information
• General course advising

Pre-registration is NOT required. All interested new students are welcome.

Dates & Times:  All meetings are at 5:30 p.m. and will be held in Logan Hall, Room 1115.   

• June 27, 2012
• September 26, 2012
• November 28, 2012
• February 27, 2013
• April 24, 2013
• June 26, 2013

 The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD  20824-1220.  AOTA’s phone number is (301) 652-AOTA.  Graduates of the program are eligible to write the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).  Following 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. 

Lincoln Land Community College and the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program recognize that accreditation status represents a promise of quality to the students, the college, the community and the profession of occupational therapy.

 As of March 2012, seven of the ten graduates from December 2011 have passed the exam as first-time test takers.