- The student must be accepted to USI
- The student must have at least a 2.9 GPA
- Prerequisite classes are required to be completed by June 30 of the year planning to be admitted to the fall class
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) is a valued member of the occupational therapy team and assists the occupational therapist in carrying out prescribed therapy. OTAs work directly with patients of all ages in a variety of settings including schools, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers. More information can be found US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.
The occupational therapy assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and over 90% of our graduates pass the NBCOT exam on the first try. Average salary upon graduation is $56,070 per year.
For additional information, including full course layout, visit the Occupational Therapy Assistant Homepage
Students must submit the following application materials to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Administrative Assistant:
What is the average accepted GPA?
Students should strive to have a 3.4 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the prerequisite admission courses.
When is the application deadline? Is admission multiple times a year?
January 20 for admission into the program for the following fall term. Admission is once a year.
How many students are accepted each year?
30 students are accepted yearly for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
How many applications do you typically receive for the OTA program?
Approximately 60 applications are received each year for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
When will I know if I am accepted?
Notifications are sent by mail and email in March. To ensure receipt of your notification, please ensure the DMS Department has your correct USI email and mailing address.
Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact the Health Professions Advising Center for additional information regarding the OTA Program. You may email us at cnhp.advisor or call at 812-228-5042
CNHP Program Guide
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Dietetics
Food Service Management
Health Informatics and Information Management
Health Services Generalist
Health Services Specialties
Nursing
Nutrition and Wellness
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Radiologic Imaging Sciences
Respiratory Therapy
Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact the College of Nursing and Health Professions Advising Center for additional information regarding the CNHP Programs. You may email us at cnhp.advisor or call at 812-228-5042