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Home » Degrees & Programs » Allied Health and Physical Education Department » Occupational Therapy Assistant

Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Would you be excited to . . .
. . . help a child with balance and coordination problems to be able to play safely on
playground equipment?
. . . provide home modifications to a mother with a recent spinal cord injury so she can return home
to her role as a mom?
. . . help an elderly person remain in his or her home by providing adaptive equipment to ensure
safety and independence?

The OTA program at SFCC prepares students to work under the supervision of Registered Occupational Therapists. Assistants work with people of all ages who, because of physical, developmental, social or emotional deficits need specialized assistance to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives.

The program

SFCC is one of three colleges in the Missouri Health Professions Consortium (MHPC) selected to offer the program, pending approval from the state Coordinating Board of Higher Education. The MHPC is working in partnership with the University of Missouri- Columbia (UMC) School of Health Professions to provide the program. UMC plans to administer and coordinate the program with SFCC and the other two colleges, which includes East Central Community College and Moberly Area Community College.

Students will be required to take 30-32 hours of general education and science prerequisite courses before beginning year two of the program, which is expected to start in August 2009. Click on OTA program to view a draft of course requirements.

Applications for the second year will not be taken until spring 2009, but students do not have to be accepted into the program to take general education and prerequisite courses.

Admission requirements

Admission to the OTA program is competitive and class size is limited. Students must apply both to SFCC and to the program and meet the following admission requirements:

Cumulative 2.5 grade point average
Minimum of a C grade in required general education classes
Observation, volunteer or work experience under the supervision of a licensed OT or OTA
Note—additional admission requirements may be added; check with the Admissions Office at (660) 530-5833 for more details.

Transfer options

This degree will articulate to a Bachelor of Allied health degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The School of Health Professions at UMC also offers an Occupational Therapy master’s degree program.

Contact information

SFCC Allied Health Chair

Beverly Wilkerson

Direct Line – (660) 596-7329

bwilkerson@sfccmo.edu

UMC OTA Program Coordinator

Lea Brandt

brandtlc@health.missouri.edu

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