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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

2025-2026 Nursing & Allied Health Pathway

Associate in Science, Health Division

Recommended Course Selection Sequence - Traditional Option of Study

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIO211Anatomy and Physiology 1

4

CMP101Composition 1

3

OTA101Orientation to Occupational Therapy

4

OTA103Occupational Therapy Interventions 1

4

OTA105Introduction to Group Process

1

PSY102Introduction to Psychology

3

BIO212Anatomy and Physiology 2

4

CMP102-150
Composition 2 Elective

3

OTA104Occupational Therapy Interventions 2

4

OTA109Medical Conditions in Occupational Therapy Practice

3

OTA110Planning & Implementation of Programs for Health & Wellbeing

4

OTA111Leadership and Management in Occupational Therapy

3

PSY204Human Growth and Development

3

OTA201Occupational Therapy Interventions 3

3

OTA202Advanced Group Process

1

OTA203Mental Health Concepts in Occupational Therapy Practice

3

OTA207Occupational Therapy for Pediatric Populations

4

OTA220Special Topics in Occupational Therapy

2

OTA204Level 2 Fieldwork Practice 1

6

OTA206Seminar in Occupational Therapy

2

OTA208Level 2 Fieldwork Practice 2

6

Total Credit Hours: 70

Program Notes

  • Special admissions requirement
  • The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
  • Fall start only
  • Day program
  • Required: National Background Check, MA CORI, Drug Testing, Fingerprinting

Campus Information

  • Danvers campus based

Additional Graduation Requirements

  • Cumulative CLGPA at or above 2.0
  • Submit your Intent to Graduate form www.northshore.edu/registrar/

Advising Notes

This degree is designed upon completion to prepare students to be eligible to enter the licensure process, which includes successful completion of the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT). Upon passing scores on the national exam, students are prepared for entry level employment as a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA).

Courses are listed in the recommended order you should take them.

Many courses have prerequisite requirements that must be fulfilled to be eligible to enroll in the course.

If you intend to graduate with an associate degree in two years, you should enroll in at least 15 credits if taking only fall/spring courses.

Completing at least 30 credits each year helps students stay on track to timely graduation.

All student degree audits for graduation purposes will be based off the official program of study the student is enrolled in.