{"id":2,"date":"2019-08-19T20:23:33","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T20:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/occupational-therapy-assistant\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-02-10T08:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:10:10","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/occupational-therapy-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Occupational Therapy Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":" <div class=\"mb-4 text-larger\"> Interested in a career helping someone overcome a disability or recover from an injury? If you said yes, the Occupational Therapy Assistant program is the way to start you on this path. <\/div>  <div class=\"arh my-4\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nn-Gac1xfik\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div> <p>The Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of a registered\/licensed Occupational Therapist in screening, assessing, planning and implementing treatment, and documenting progress for clients receiving occupational therapy services. Course work includes human growth and development, conditions that interfere with activities of daily living, theory, and process of Occupational Therapy, individual\/group treatment activities, the therapeutic use of self, activity analysis, and grading\/adapting activities and environments. Graduates may be eligible to take the national certification examination for practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.<\/p>\n<h4>Selective Admission Process<\/h4>\n<p>The TEAS test is a minimum requirement to apply for this program. Potential applicants are encouraged to <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/admissions\/health-sciences-enrollment\/request-information\/\"> complete this form <\/a> if they are not sure whether they are meeting eligibility requirements or have questions about the test. Applicants should also be sure to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/admissions\/health-sciences-enrollment\/frequently-asked-questions\/\"> the FAQ page <\/a> for general questions about the test.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Minimum requirements are subject to change each academic year. Please refer to the information packet.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Quick information<\/h4> <div class=\"row bg-light p-3\">  <div class=\"col-md-4\"> <strong>Application Period<\/strong> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-md-8\"> February 10, 2026 &#8211; May 14, 2026 <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"row bg-light p-3\">  <div class=\"col-md-4\"> <strong>Information Sessions<\/strong> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-md-8\"> <strong>In-Person &#8211; Location: L-322 <br \/>Certificate Provided from Health Sciences Enrollment Center for Attendees<\/strong> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-12\"> <table class=\"table table-striped\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Wed<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>January 7, 2026<\/td>\n<td>1pm to 2pm<\/td>\n<td>L-322<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Wed<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>February 11, 2026<\/td>\n<td>1pm to 2pm<\/td>\n<td>L-322<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fri<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>March 20, 2026<\/td>\n<td>9am to 10am<\/td>\n<td>L-322<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table> <\/div>  <\/div>  <a class=\"button btn-small\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/A45500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Occupational Therapy Assistant Course Information <\/a> \n<hr\/>\n<h4>Accreditation<\/h4>\n<p>The Occupational Therapy\/Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE\u2019s telephone number, c\/o AOTA, is (301) 652-6611, and its web address is <a href=\"https:\/\/acoteonline.org\/\"> www.acoteonline.org <\/a> .<\/p>\n<h4>Related Information<\/h4>\n<h6>Program Outcomes<\/h6>\n<p>The total number of graduates from Cape Fear Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program during the 3-year period between 2023-2025 was 54, with a graduation rate of 95%.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-striped table-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">Graduation<br \/>Year<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">Students<br \/>Entering<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">Students Who Withdrew for Reasons Other Than Academic Performance<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">Students <br \/>Graduating<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">Graduation<br \/>Rate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\">2023<\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\">19<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">18<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\">2024<\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\">20<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">18<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\">2025<\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\">19<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">18<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\"><strong>58<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\"><strong>54<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\"><strong>95%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*The number of students who graduated according to the published program length. If a student does not graduate according to the published program length, the student should not be counted in any graduation rate.<\/p>\n<p>National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT\u00ae) program data results: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcot.org\/Educators-Folder\/SchoolPerformance\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> https:\/\/www.nbcot.org\/Educators-Folder\/SchoolPerformance <\/a> \n<p>Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam within their preferred timeline. The number of first-time test-takers is not reflective of the number of graduates within a given year. The number of first-time test takers may also reflect graduates from previous years based on their preferred timeline to complete the exam.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p> <div class=\"iwi-accordion\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-container2\"> <a href=\"#\"> Certification and Licensure <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"container2\" class=\"\"> Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT\u00ae). After successful completion of this exam, the graduate will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination. Please note, a felony conviction may affect a graduate&#8217;s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. Students are encouraged to contact NBCOT for questions regarding certification. <\/div> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-container1\"> <a href=\"#\"> Helpful Links <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"container1\" class=\"\"> <ul>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aota.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/acoteonline.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Educators (ACOTE) <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcot.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wfot.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> World Federation of Occupational Therapist (WFOT) <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncota.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association (NCOTA) <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbot.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT) <\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <\/div> <h3>Career and Job Information<\/h3> <div id=\"jobData-widget-container\">  <div id=\"iframe-wrapper\">  <div class=\"jobData-iframe\" data-code=\"A45500\"><!-- Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.A.S. 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