Occupational Therapy Assistant - Associate of Science (A.S.)
Occupational therapy is one of the most in demand professions in the US and internationally. The number of programs in the field has, like many health professions, exploded. Yet, the state of Arkansas has only a few programs in the state to meet the regional workforce and societal needs. The delta regional has a unique configuration of needs and strengths upon which the program has been designed to meet or build upon. Preliminary needs assessment has identified a regional and state need. Also, it has revealed industry support and identified need for the program.
What is an Occupational Therapy Assistant?
The occupational therapy assistant (OTA) is a technically educated health provider who assists the occupational therapist in the provision of occupational therapy and contributes to the occupational therapy process through collaboration with the supervising occupational therapist. The occupational therapy assistant works under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
Note - Tuition fee is estimated.
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Intakes
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- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Development Plan
- Complete your Handshake profile. This will help you find jobs, internships, volunteer work, and other opportunities to build your resume and make you more marketable.
- Develop a resume and make an appointment with Career Services to review. Once it is completed, upload your resume into your Handshake profile.
- Look at the career options listed on "What Can I Do With This Major?" This link will provide you some examples of what you can do with certain degrees.
- Join a student organization. This will help you become involved on campus and looks great on a resume.
- Start building and maintaining your career portfolio in Handshake and the Reflection portfolio.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For undergraduate, freshmen students:
- The minimum Grade Point Average required is a 2.3/4.0 on secondary/high school work.
- For undergraduate, transfer or transient students:
- The minimum Grade Point Average required is a 2.0/4.0 on post-secondary/university/college work
- For undergraduate, post-degree students
- The minimum Grade Point Average required is a 2.0/4.0 on post-secondary/university/college work
English Proficiency Type
IELTS (5.5)
TOEFL-Internet Based (61)
PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) (43)
Duolingo (110)
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
34800 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD
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