Curriculum
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA) is a two-year curriculum leading to an A.A.S. degree. There are a total of 72 credits in the program; 38 OTA credits and 34 general education credits.
Twenty-four students are admitted to the program each fall. Admission requires a high school diploma or the equivalent. Advanced Placement Biology with a score of 3 or better on the AP exam, and successful completion of any required developmental courses. Students who do not meet the biology requirements can satisfy the entrance requirement by taking Introduction to Biology BIO110 and earning a grade of C or better. An informational meeting with the Department Chair is required, as well as, 15 hours of observation in three different Occupational Therapy practice areas.
While the Occupational Therapy Assistant course of study may be completed on a part time basis, Clinical Practice I & II, in the final semester, require full-time participation for the full sixteen weeks of the semester. All program requirements must be completed within three consecutive years from the time of enrollment in the first OTA course. Individualized part-time schedules can be developed between the student and the OTA faculty advisor.
Each occupational therapy course is offered once each year. OTA courses must be taken in the sequence in which they are offered.
First Semester (Fall)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| ENG 160 | Technical Writing | 1.5 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| BIO 111 | Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| OTA 101 | Fundamentals of OT I | 3 |
| OTA 103 | Occupational Performance I | 1 |
| OTA 107 | Principles Of OT in Geriatrics | 2 |
| PES 100 | Concepts of Physical Wellness | 1 |
Total: |
18.5 | |
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| PSY 220 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| BIO 112 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| OTA 102 | Fundamentals of OT II | 3 |
| OTA 104 | Occupational Performance II | 1 |
| OTA 106 | Medical Conditions | 3 |
| PES --- | Physical Education | 1 |
Total: |
18 | |
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 160 | Technical Writing | 1.5 |
| PSY 230 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| COM 101 | Foundations of Communications | 3 |
| SOC - - - | Sociology elective | 3 |
| OTA 201 | Principles of OT in Pediatrics & Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| OTA 203 | Clinical Reasoning Skills | 1 |
| OTA 205 | Principles Of OT in Mental Health | 3 |
| OTA 207 | Principles Of OT in Phys. Disability | 3 |
Total: |
20.5 | |
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OTA 217 | Clinical Practice I* | 7.5 |
| OTA 218 | Clinical Practice II* | 7.5 |
Total: |
15 | |
Total Credits: 72
* CPR Certification is required for Clinical Practice I & II
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Program:
(845) 341-4323
Flo Hannes, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Chair
115 South Street Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 341-4323
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Margaret Boyle, Department Secretary
(845) 341-4291
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Mildred Consolo-Melchionne, COTA
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
(845) 341-4322
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