After Graduation
Certifications
Graduates of the program will be able 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.
A felony conviction may limit an individual’s ability to be certified or licensed. Individuals with a felony record should contact the above agencies to determine eligibility.
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Employment
In April 2002, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of
Labor stated that employment of occupational therapy assistants is expected
to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2010.
Additional information on:
Transfer
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program may continue their
education by completing a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Local Transfer Options: