2008 CCBC College Catalog

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Statewide Program

This is a selective admissions program. Click here before continuing for more information.

General Education Requirements:
Credits
____SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
3
____SOCL 141 Racial and Cultural Minorities
3
____BIOL 220 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4
____MATH 153 Introduction to Statistical Methods
4
____ENGL 101 College Composition I
3
____CINS 101 Introduction to Computers
3
____PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
3
Total General Education:
23
   
 
Program Requirements: 
 
____ENGL 239 Business Communication
3
____BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4
____PSYC 103 Principles of Human Growth and Development
3

____PEFT 101

Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
3
Total Program Requirements:
13
   
 
Program Requirements:
 
____OCTA 201 Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy
2
____OCTA 206 Analysis of Human Performance
3
____OCTA 211 Therapeutic Activities
3
____OCTA 221 Psychosocial Dysfunction I
3
____OCTA 222 Psychosocial Dysfunction II
3
____OCTA 226 Physical Dysfunction I
3

____OCTA 227

Physical Dysfunction II

3

____OCTA 231 Clinical Techniques I
3
____OCTA 236 Clinical Techniques II
3
____OCTA 266 General Fieldwork
4
____OCTA 269 Psychosocial Fieldwork
4

Total Credits Required for Degree:

 70

Program Description:

This program is designed to prepare students to work as occupational therapy assistants. Occupational therapy assistants work with patients of all ages whose lives have been affected by impairment or disease. Occupational therapy assistants under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist assist people in overcoming, adapting to, and/or preventing physical and psychosocial problems caused by disease, substance abuse, mental illness, amputation, spinal cord injury, stroke, arthritis and birth defects, to name a few. Occupational therapy assistants help people obtain or regain skills in the areas of self-care, school, work, play and leisure. Jobs may be found in a variety of places such as hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, home health, and community based centers.

Graduates of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program should demonstrate entry-level skills of an occupational therapy assistant; critical thinking skills; practice skills within the standards and ethics established by this profession; are responsible for lifelong learning, and will obtain a general education background sufficient to transfer to a four-year college.

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. The ACOTE telephone number is 301-652-2682 (AOTA).

Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistants 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 such as Maryland require licensure in order to practice. This licensure is based upon the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Students enrolled in the OTA program should be aware that a prior felony conviction may affect the graduate’s ability to sit for the National Certification Examination and/or attain state licensure. For further clarification, contact NBCOT at 301-990-7979 or the Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice at 410-402-8560.

Admission:
Admission to this program is a separate process from admission to the college. Admission to the School of Health Professions programs is competitive and selective and is based on published criteria. Information about admissions processes for the programs in the School of Health Professions and the Selective Admissions Application form are available in the Office of Selective Admissions in Room J-101 on the Essex Campus or by calling 443-840-1112. This information is also available in the Admissions or Records and Registration office on each campus.

Admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, which culminates in an A.A.S. degree, is separate from admission to the college. Admission to CCBC must be completed prior to being considered for admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Only students admitted to the OTA program are eligible to enroll in OTA courses. The admission criteria are:

  • Completion of ENGL 101, ENGL 239, PSYC 101, BIOL 220, and BIOL 221 with a minimum grade point average of 2.4
  • Completion of BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 with a grade of “C” or better
  • Completion of BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 within five years of application to the OTA program
  • Proof of health insurance coverage which must be maintained during enrollment in program

In order for the OTA selection committee to identify eligible OTA students, all candidates must complete an application and forward official college transcripts for review. For specific information regarding admission into the OTA program, please call 443-840-4482.

This program is designed to prepare students to work as occupational therapy assistants upon graduation and certification. Students wishing to transfer to the professional level occupational therapy program may not receive credit for OTA courses.

The OTA courses are offered in a specific sequence and must be completed as such. There is a readmission policy for students who interrupt this sequence. There is a policy regarding transfer students from other OTA programs. Please call 443-840-4482.

NOTE: All students must complete Level II fieldwork within eighteen (18) months of completion of the academic portion of this program.

School of Health Professions Policies:
Students in the School of Health Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor code, exhibit professional behavior, communicate effectively in English, provide proof of health insurance and immunizations, and may be asked to submit to a criminal background check and random urine drug testing.


Program Coordinator:

Judy Blum
443-840-4482 or jblum@ccbcmd.edu