What are the requirements for admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program?
• American College Test (ACT) composite score of 16 or higher. • Basic computer skills prior to admission to the program. This can be satisfied through successful completion of the MTC Technology Skills test. • A minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) for recent course work from an educational institution. • A 20-hour documented observation experience with an OTR/L or a COTA. Requirements 5, 6 and 7 must be met by the time of enrollment in the first Occupational Therapy Assistant course. OTA Observation Verification and Recommendation Form. • Satisfactory medical examination from a physician to include specified laboratory tests, immunizations and drug screen. Validation of this requirement must be received by the OTA Program Clinical Coordinator. • Current basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation qualifications from the American Heart Association (BLS, Health Care Provider, CPR), American Red Cross (infant, child, and adult CPR; choking victim; AED), or American Safety & Health Institute (P
