Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree

Associate of Applied Science
Virginia Western Community College

The curriculum is designed to prepare selected students to become integral members of a collaborative healthcare team, assisting in the delivery of occupational therapy services under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy exam.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • 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 Virginia Western Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. 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 should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

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
70
Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree
70
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
70
HLT 141ac RQ
1
HLT 141ac RQ
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY 230
3
PSY230 C+
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 195
2
OCT 195 RQ
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 205
3
OCT 205 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 130
1
OCT 130 RQ
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PHI 220
3
PHI 220 C+
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 100
3
OCT 100 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 203
4
OCT 203 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 202
4
OCT 202 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 142 RQ
4
BIO 142 C+
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 110
2
OCT 110 RQ
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 207
3
OCT 207 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HLT 105 or EQUIVALENT
1
HLT105 RQ
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
OCT 131
1
OCT 131 RQ
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 210
2
OCT 210 RQ
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 206
3
OCT 206 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 201
3
OCT 201 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 101 - Orientation to Health Professions
2
SDV 101 - Health C+
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 100 C+
3
CST 100 C+
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111
3
ENG111_C RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 141 or EQUIVALENT
4
BIO 141 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
OCT 208
3
OCT 208 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 220
2
OCT 220 RQ
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 132
1
OCT 132 RQ
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 240
4
OCT 240 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 241
4
OCT 241 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
OCT 299
1
OCT 299 RQ
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
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 To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor.
Credit for Prior Learning Yes
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: Virginia Western Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
519
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Virginia Western Community College's service region includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem, along with Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. Virginia Western was the first college established in the Virginia Community College System, in 1966, and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of more than 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in accelerated career training and continuing education courses.
Transfer Student Catalog Year A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major.
First Year Student Catalog Year A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://www.virginiawestern.edu/transfer/transfer-agreements/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy AssistantAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
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 70 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree at Virginia Western 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 $170 Per Credit $11,900 $0 $11,900 Includes Dual Enrollment
Fees
Fees $15 Per Credit $1,050 0 $1,050
*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.