Occupational Therapy Assistants provide service to those individuals whose abilities to cope with tasks of living are threatened or impaired by developmental deficits, the aging process, physical injury or illness, and/or psychological or emotional disorders. Occupational Therapy Assistants collaborate with Occupational Therapists in planning and carrying out treatment programs. The OTA program provides you the opportunity to develop entry level skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary to perform in a variety of professional settings under the supervision of a Certified Occupational Therapist. OTA’s may work in a variety of areas from hospitals to nursing homes or rehabilitation centers.
Available Credentials
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant 71-76 credit hours
For program course requirements, consult the Madisonville Advising Plan.
Employment Opportunities
Employment is available in rehabilitation units, schools outpatient clinics, long term care facilities, home health agencies and a variety of community based programs. Entry level wages in Kentucky is $32,000 to $40,000.
Admission Requirements
OTA is a selective admission program. In addition to MCC’s general admission requirements, candidates to the program must complete the following:
- Attend pre-admission conference
- Submit request for program admission
- Complete all prerequisite courses or be able to complete prior to start of Fall term. Students who are accepted into the program prior to completing courses are admitted conditional to successful completion (C or better grade) of each pre-requisite course.
- Document 10 observation / volunteer hours in an occupational therapy setting using the Clinical Evaluation form and the Clinical Verification form
- Schedule an appointment with an advisor
- Schedule and complete an interview with the admissions committee
- Complete program admission notebook
Length of Program
The program is 18 months. Courses are offered during three 16-week semesters (August – December and January – May) with a clinical experience scheduled during the summer between semesters.
For more information
Kim Qualls, MSOTR/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director
(270) 824-1742
kim.qualls@kctcs.edu
Mike Melton, COTA/L
Fieldwork Coordinator
Assistant Professor
(270) 824-1745
mike.melton@kctcs.edu
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.