Health Sciences Application Process
Admission to Austin Community College does not guarantee admission to a Health Sciences program. ALL Health Sciences program applicants must:
- Enroll in ACC and begin taking relevant program prerequisites
- Follow the admission steps for the Health Sciences program you prefer.
- Collect the required documentation and/or complete all immunizations before applying for program admission.
- Submit your program application (a criminal background check may be required)
OTA Application Checklist
New students are accepted into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program in fall. New applications are accepted between Sept. 1 and May 15 each year. Note: Admission to Austin Community College does not guarantee admission to any Health Sciences program.
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Step 1
Apply to ACC.
Step 2
Fulfill all immunization requirements (some immunizations can take six months to complete). Your completed immunization form is due at the time you apply for program admission.
Step 3
Attend an Information Session
Step 4
Submit applications for the OTA Program to the OTA department office by May 15, of the year for which application is being made for entry in the Fall semester. Applications submitted after May 15, will be considered on space available basis until the class is filled.
Step 5
All application forms may be downloaded here, or you may contact Tamala Tatum at 512.223.5935 or OTA Program, Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Road, Building 9000, Austin, TX 78702.
Step 6
The application should be completed in your handwriting, in black ink. Be sure to complete all areas of the application. Professional licenses and/or certifications listed should be relevant to occupational therapy. (The essay addressed at the bottom of page two is critical. It may be typed and should be limited to 300 words. This essay should be stapled to the application.) Be sure to date and sign the application.
Step 7
The Applicant Data Record is optional. However, several of our accreditation agencies require that this data be collected and analyzed for statistical reasons. Your cooperation in completing this form is greatly appreciated. This form will be removed from your application packet upon receipt and kept separate from your application file.
Step 8
Official transcripts of previous educational experience should be submitted to the college and a copy with the OTA application.
If a specific transcript does not include courses applicable to the OTA degree plan, it does not need to be submitted; but it should be listed on the applicant checklist with a notation that it is not relevant. If a degree was awarded by this institution, it should be noted. Any applicant that has attended Austin Community College and has had previous transcripts evaluated by the College's Admissions and Records office may submit a copy of the evaluation documents in lieu of the official transcript for that institution. Transcripts will be reviewed by the OTA faculty for verification of all prerequisite courses. Intro to Anatomy and Physiology will only be considered for admissions if completed within the previous five years.
Step 9
Observation/volunteer/aide experience is preferred for admission to the OTA Program. Each applicant is recommended to complete a total of 10 hours. The hours may be divided between facilities in whatever method the applicant chooses. This experience must be documented on the reference forms provided. A licensed OTR/LOT or COTA/LOTA must complete each form.
Step 10
Applicants must also submit three reference forms from individuals that have experience with you. Please note that all reference forms submitted will be used in calculating your admissions score.
Step 11
The checklist must be completed and submitted with the application. This form is essential for communication with the Admissions Committee. It will also assist the applicant in assuring that all components of the application are complete and included in the submitted packet.
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