Program Information
This program prepares the student for employment as an occupational therapy assistant. Occupational therapy assistants work with people of all ages who, because of physical, cognitive, developmental, social, or emotional problems, need specialized assistance in order to lead an independent, productive, and satisfying life. They may work in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, school systems, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice outpatient clinics.

Career Opportunities
This program prepares the student for employment as an occupational therapy assistant. Occupational therapy assistants work with people of all ages who, because of physical, cognitive, developmental, social, or emotional problems, need specialized assistance in order to lead an independent, productive, and satisfying life. They may work in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, school systems, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice outpatient clinics.

Accreditation/Certification

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. AOTA's phone number is (301) 652-AOTA. 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. Upon successful completion of the NBCOT Examination, graduates intending to practice in California are required to be certified by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Additional information about these practice regulations can be found at www.bot.ca.gov, or by contacting the Board at (916) 322-3394

NOTE: The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program enrolls a new class annually in the spring providing a minimum enrollment of 15 students.

Licensure
Informational meetings are held several times each semester and provide prospective students with information on program prerequisites, enrollment process, and other facts about the program. For information call (916) 558-2271 or visit the SCC Web Site at http://www.scc.losrios.edu.

Cost of Program
This program prepares the student for employment as an occupational therapy assistant. Occupational therapy assistants work with people of all ages who, because of physical, cognitive, developmental, social, or emotional problems, need specialized assistance in order to lead an independent, productive, and satisfying life. They may work in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, school systems, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice outpatient clinics.

Enrollment Eligibility

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

1. Completion of BIOL 100, OTA 100, PSYC 370 or FCS 324, and AH 110 with grades of "C" or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in these four (4) courses AND ENGRD 110 with a grade of "C" or better, or eligibility for ENGRD 310 as determined by the reading assessment process for all applicants who do not have an Associate degree or higher; BIOL 100, or BIOL 430 and 431, or equivalent courses must be completed within the last ten (10) years.
2.  Courses taken for Credit/No Credit (C/NC) will be calculated into the student's GPA as a "C" grade.

Enrollment Process

1. Applications for enrollment and official transcripts supporting completion of prerequisite courses must be submitted to the Science & Allied Health Division by the posted due date. Enrollment applications and deadlines are available from the Science & Allied Health Division Office (Mohr Hall, Room 18, or (916) 558-2271.
2. Students applying with courses in progress must indicate so on the application. Enrollment in the program will be dependent upon submission of transcripts verifying successful completion of prerequisite courses.
3.  Completion of the enrollment eligibility requirements places the applicant in the random selection pool. Eligible students who are not enrolled will be considered alternates.
4. After a all eligible applicants have been offered admission, eligible applicants applying after the posted due date will be considered.
5. Transfer students: Students from other accredited OTA programs may apply to transfer to the Sacramento City College OTA Program. Enrollment depends upon evidence of completion of equivalent academic and clinical coursework and upon space availability in the program