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Degrees & Certificates

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) work under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist to provide hands-on services to help clients of all ages who are learning new ways to succeed in the occupations of life. OTAs work with clients that have physical, emotional, and mental challenges to make it possible for them to regain independence and to enjoy life to its fullest. Whether it’s a child with developmental delays, an adult recovering from an accident, or an older adult dealing with aging issues, an OTA will work with them to achieve wellness and independence.

The Crowder College Occupational Therapy Program Associates Degree program that takes two years to complete once you have been accepted into the program. This program is a full-time program which is only available at the Crowder College Webb City campus and meets two full days each week. Courses of study are in a traditional classroom format along with community-based fieldwork components.

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Cost of Attendance

Plan of Study

Degree Requirements

Tuition and Fees

Crowder College
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
600 South Ellis Street
Webb City, MO 65870
(417) 673-2437
ota@crowder.edu

Application Information

The application period for the Crowder College Occupational Therapy Assistant program will be open in March close the last Wednesday in July each year. All completed applications must be turned in or postmarked by the last Wednesday in July.

The application packet takes up to 3 weeks on average to complete. The application includes an essay, references, and resume along with other components.

The following Pre-Admission requirements are required for the Crowder College Occupational Therapy Program:

BIOL 152 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
COLL 101 College Orientation
ENGL 101 English Composition
PSYC 101 General Psychology
Approved Math Course

All of the prerequisites do not have to be completed prior to applying to the program but do need to be completed by January if you are accepted into the program.

General Education classes on the OTA Plan of Study must be passed with at least a letter grade of “C”. You will need to retake any courses and get a letter grade of at least a “C” before applying/reapplying to the program.

All completed applications are scored based on the following criteria:

    • Either College Grade Point Average or ACT Score
      • College GPA of 2.75 calculated from any of the required general education courses completed in the OTA Associate of Science Degree Requirements.
      • ACT Composite Score of at least 18

The following are extra considerations that provide extra points on your application. These are not required for application to the program:

    • College Degree
    • Medical Certificate/License
    • Crowder College Student
    • Taking OTA 199, the online 1 hour preOTA exploration course

The top thirty (30) applicants may be invited to interview and new cohort will be chosen. Courses begin every Spring Semester with classes meeting two full days each week.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Each year’s application packet will include the required checklist with instructions and forms needed to complete the application.

  1. Apply and be accepted for admission to Crowder College.
  2. Completed and signed Application Due-Date Disclaimer.
  3. Meet with Crowder College Advisor
  4. Completed and signed OTA Application for Admission and Application Checklist.
  5. All Official Transcripts sent to Crowder College records department if attended any colleges other than Crowder College you must have a transcript sent from each separate college. (must have already completed step 1).
  6. Signed Limited Waiver of Confidentiality.
  7. Completed Essay.
  8. Completed Resume.
  9. Two  (2) references.
  10. Copy of current medical certificate/license, if applicable.

OTA Faculty and Staff

Thomas Green, M.Ed., COTA/L
OTA Program Director | 417.673.2345

Cindy Vincent, B.S., COTA/L
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator | 417.673.2345

Laura Nutting
Administrative Assistant | 417.673.2345

Accreditation Status

Thank you for your interest in the Crowder College Occupational Therapy Assistant program, 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 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD  20814.  ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is: (301) 652-AOTA,  its Web Address is: 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, most 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.

Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at NBCOT.

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): https://aota.org
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT): https://nbcot.org
Missouri Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA): https://www.motamo.net
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE: https://www.acoteonline.org

Fieldwork

The fieldwork component of the Crowder College Occupational Therapy Assistant program consists of four fieldwork experiences which are completed outside of regular class time.

First year after accepted into the program

  • The Fall semester includes a Level I fieldwork experience in a psycho/social based setting and involves both simulation and community-based components.

Second Year after accepted into the program

  • The Spring semester includes a Level I fieldwork experience which is a weeklong in physical dysfunction, pediatric, or older adult community-based setting.
  • The Fall semester includes Level II fieldwork experiences which consist of a minimum of 16 weeks working fulltime under the supervision of an OT or OTA.

Immunization and Certification Policy

Fieldwork Partnerships

If interested in supervising Crowder College fieldwork student contact Cindy Vincent:

cindyvincent@crowder.edu

Fieldwork Educator Resources
Sample Fieldwork Objectives
Sample Fieldwork Review