Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Requirements

Meet with a BHC advisor to complete placement testing and course review.

Admission Requirements

Application

Applications for the OTA program are received through the Occupational Therapy Assistants Centralized Application Service (OTACAS). Create an account and complete an application following the steps provided on that site.

As part of the application, you will be asked to submit the following:

• Student ID number
• Personal statement
• Transcripts
• Resume
• OTA Observation Form (PDF)
• Two (2) letters of recommendation

Apply for OTA Admission

Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT)

Schedule an HSRT test in the Testing Center. There is a time limit of 50 minutes. Bring the following items:

• Student ID or photo ID
• Form of payment ($25 cash, check or money order ONLY)

Scores are sent directly to the program director. Following the test, students will complete a writing prompt in the testing center.

Application Timeline

Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2026 for program start in August 2026.

Graduation Requirements

Students must successfully complete all required general education and OTA-specific courses, including successful completion of all fieldwork experiences, as outlined in the OTA Handbook to be eligible to graduate from the program.

Licensure Requirements

Students who graduate will be eligible to sit for the NBCOT Certification Exam. A passing score is required to apply for state licensure in order to practice in all fifty states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam.