Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree

Associate of Applied Science
Southwest Virginia Community College

This program is included in: G3

This program prepares students to work in the occupational therapy field.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Health Science intensive, requires variety of clinical fieldwork, Last semester prior to graduation requires full-time (40 hr average/week) clinical internship.
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

Academic Requirements: The student is required to complete a sequence of courses and learning experiences. Students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all program courses. Any student receiving a grade of “D” in any of the program courses will be placed on Program Probation. That course shall be remediated once, with a written contract containing the requirements of the remediation. Please note: Students may be required to wait at least one academic year before they will have an opportunity to remediate the course. Students on program probation status will only be allowed to remediate the course if there is an open position in the class and they have approval of the program director. Dismissal from the program shall result if: 1) the student does not meet the requirements of the probationary contract; 2) the student receives a final grade of less than “C” in any program courses either during or after the period of the Program Probation; or 3) earning more than one “D” in a semester on program courses or a final grade of “F” in any coursework after admittance to the program will result in dismissal from the program. Remediated courses must be completed with a final grade of “C” or better.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

All OTA-courses must be taken in semester order.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses ENG 111 required instead of ENG 101
Doing More With Your Degree OTA grads may apply to bridge programs to earn their OT degree (masters level);
Program Successes & Highlights 71% board pass rate over most recent 3 year period.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree
66
Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
66
Plan GPA 126-01
66
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 126-01
17
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 49 credits may be applied to this program.
BIO 141 Requirement
4
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
BIO 142 Requirement
4
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
ENG 111 Requirement
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
HLT 143 Requirement
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
HUM EEE Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
NAS 177 Requirement
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 100 Requirement
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 190 Requirement
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 195 Requirement
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 201 Requirement
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 202 Requirement
4
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 203 Requirement
4
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 205 Requirement
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 207 Requirement
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 208 Requirement
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 210 Requirement
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 220 Requirement
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 290 (12 cr)Requirement
12
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OCT 298 Requirement
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PSY 230 Requirement
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Complete courses from the following Course list:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students earning an Associate degree while in high school with the UCGS and Passport meet general education requirements
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Southwest Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
747
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.07
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Annual HC 3145, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year Fall , Spring, Summer is a catalog year
First Year Student Catalog Year Fall , Spring, Summer is a catalog year
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Northern Virginia Community CollegeOccupational Therapy Assistant, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy AssistantAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
31-2011.00Occupational Therapy AssistantsAssist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.Healthcare Support Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 66 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree at Southwest Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $175 Per Credit $11,550 $0 $11,550 168.30 tuition per credit and 6.75 comprehensive fee per credit
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.