Mission Statement

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Austin Community College is committed to providing an educational program to prepare students to become competent, socially responsible, contributing entry-level occupational therapy assistants. The program will serve the Austin and surrounding communities by educating students to provide occupational therapy services to a complex, socially diverse population. The program is committed to encouraging contributions to the advancement of the profession of occupational therapy.

Overall Program Objectives

• That the graduates of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program should have achieved sufficient knowledge and skills as to become gainfully employed at an entry-level in a variety of healthcare settings;
• That the supporting related academic coursework and the basic core Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum will provide an optimal opportunity for the graduate to profit from further study in the profession; and
• That upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed course of study, the graduate can participate as an educated and contributing member of this community.

Program Goals

1. 70% of students enrolled in OTA program will progress through the program without interruption.
2. OTA graduates pass rate on the National Board of Certification Examination will meet or exceed the national average.
3. 80% of graduates will be employed in traditional or non-traditional wellness or health care settings 6 months post graduation.
4. New graduates of the OTA program will rate the program’s effectiveness on an average score of “3” as measured by the Graduate Survey.
5. 100% of OTA faculty will be rated as “Good” or above by students on the Faculty Evaluation Survey.
6. Job technical skills will be rated at “3” or above by employers of OTA program graduates.
7. Work place behaviors will be rated at “3” or above by employers of OTA program graduates.