Helping people live life to the fullest in a Life.Changing. Career!
| Campus | Ottumwa Campus (Main) |
| Entry Term | Fall Term |
| Length of Program | 7 Terms (21 Months) |
| Diploma/Degree | Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) |
If you are searching for a career that is meaningful, health related, and provides a range of study opportunities with diverse work settings to choose from, occupational therapy might be a perfect fit for you. Occupational therapy is an exciting and growing profession that enables people to develop or retain independence when disability, illness, or other barriers create difficulty in living life to the fullest. Occupational therapy is set apart from other professions in health care because of its holistic nature. OT values the whole person and enables people of all ages and abilities to engage in the activities - the occupations - that are meaningful to their lives.
After program completion, you will be eligible to take the national certification examination for occupational therapy assistants administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
| What you will learn: |
|
Ready to take your education to the next level? Check out the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program details below to see how our program at Indian Hills Community College will help you get a Life.Changing. Career as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or a Director of Rehabilitation Services!
| Frequently Asked Questions | Tuition & Financial Aid | Admissions Criteria |
| Policy Manual | Program Details | Apply Now |
The total number of graduates from IHCC OTA program during 2017-2021 had an overall
graduation rate of 66%.
| Program Outcomes | |||||||
| Graduation Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Total | |
| Students Entering/Graduating | 21/15 | 11/9 | 9/8 | 16/10 | 20/9 | 77/51 | |
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 82% | 89% | 63% | 45% | 66% | |
Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
(NBCOT) can be found online at: https://secure.nbcot.org/data/schoolstats.aspx
ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs satisfy the states’ educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from an ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational program are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the AOTA State Licensure webpage.
CONTACT US
Questions? Don’t stress. Just ask Cindy!
Cindy Ripp, OTA Program Director
Indian Hills Community College
525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
(641) 683-4243 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 4243
Cynthia.Ripp@indianhills.edu