Occupational Therapy Assistant Course Catalog
Use this course outline to follow your progress through the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. See how coursework and fieldwork prepare you for professional practice.
Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Info
On-Campus (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied (A.A.S.) Degree
20 Months (4 Semesters, 1 Summer Session)Credits Required for Graduation: 76
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTA 100 | Foundational Concepts For The Occupational Therapy Assistant | 45 | 3 |
| OTA 105 | Activity Analysis | 84 | 3 |
| OTA 140 | Ethics And Issues In Occupational Therapy | 23 | 1.5 |
| CSC 100 | Computer Concepts | 15 | 1 |
| MA 115 | Medical Terminology (MA) | 45 | 3 |
| BIOL 221 | Human Anatomy * | 90 | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition * | 45 | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology* | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 392 | 21.5 |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTA 111 | Kinesiology/Neurology For The Occupational Therapy Assistant | 126 | 4.5 |
| OTA 120 | Human Development: Prenatal To Adolescence | 23 | 1.5 |
| OTA 125 | Occupational Therapy Application I: Pediatric Practice | 112 | 4 |
| OTA 131 | Adaptations For Daily Tasks | 84 | 3 |
| OTA 133 | Documentation For The Occupational Therapy Assistant | 42 | 1.5 |
| PHGY 210 | Introduction To Human Physiology | 60 | 4 |
| Total | 447 | 18.5 |
First Year – Summer Session
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTA 135 | Dynamics Of Interaction | 42 | 1.5 |
| OTA 150 | Fieldwork I A | 60 | 1 |
| OTA 200 | Human Development: Adult To Death | 15 | 1 |
| OTA 205 | Occupational Therapy Application II: Adult Practice | 84 | 3 |
| Total | 201 | 6.5 |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTA 145 | Occupational Therapy Application III: Psychosocial Practice | 84 | 3 |
| OTA 155 | Fieldwork I B | 60 | 1 |
| OTA 210 | Condition-Specific Evidenced-Based Intervention | 120 | 2 |
| OTA 220 | Occupational Therapy Application Iv: Rehabilitation Practice | 140 | 5 |
| CSS 100 | Career Search Strategies | 8 | .5 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) MATH 100 - Applied General Math MATH 101 - Intermediate Algebra MATH 103 - Mathematical Reasoning * MATH 114 - College Algebra* | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 502 | 17.5 | |
Second Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTA 231 | Entering The Occupational Therapy Assistant Profession | 15 | 1 |
| OTA 236 | Fieldwork II A | 330 | 5.5 |
| OTA 241 | Fieldwork II B | 330 | 5.5 |
| Total | 675 | 12 |
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.