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"I decided to apply to the Online OTA program because it’s a faster route. In 16 months I could work as an OTA."
— Michelle, Online OTA graduate
Student Testimonial
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-therapy-assistants-and-aides.htm (visited December 14, 2021).
2Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2020, 29-1141 Occupational Therapy Assistants, at https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes312011.htm (visited December 14, 2021).
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at St. Catherine University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA®), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. To learn more about ACOTE and the accreditation process, please call 301.652.AOTA or visit acoteonline.org.
Accessibility
Our three program starts a year get you moving on your degree without the wait—minimum requirement is a high school diploma.
Blended Curriculum
Our unique blend of 80% online and 20% onsite curriculum prepares you to take the NBCOT® Exam for OTA certification.
An Accredited, Quality Education
Our accredited program teaches to the latest OTA standards and practices so you can earn a quality associate’s degree.
Accelerate Your Occupational Therapy Career with St. Catherine University
How Can St. Kate’s Help?
- St. Kate’s OTA program meets requirements to sit for NBCOT exam.
- St. Kate’s OTA program offers 24/7 tech support, dedicated admissions counselors and academic success coaches.
- St. Kate’s OTA provides small class sizes and one-on-one attention from expert OT faculty.
- The minimum requirement? A high school diploma.
Earn Your OTA From St. Catherine University
Your Future in Occupational Therapy Begins Here and Now.
VA, CA & TX Learning Sites
St. Kate's OTA program was the first in the country and is still a leader in the OT field.
OTA Career Outcomes
A highly diverse profession, occupational therapy assistants work full time in a wide variety of practice settings, from hospitals to schools to nursing homes.
Did You Know?
About 8,800 openings for occupational therapy assistants and aides are projected each year, on average, over the decade across the United States.1
OTA Learning Sites in VA, CA, TX
We offer our OTA program at three satellite locations in VA, CA and TX.
Students will benefit from personal attention in their didactic, lab, and fieldwork experiences. Our associate of applied science degree program offers a 16-month (4 consecutive semesters) online track with face-to-face labs in Virginia, Texas and California. Labs are an important component of the OTA program and are required to attend.
Earn a degree in demand.
Become a certified occupational therapy assistant (OTA).
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Earn Your OTA From St. Catherine University
Your Future in Occupational Therapy Begins Here and Now.
VA, CA, & TX Learning Sites
$73,930
California2
$71,470
Richmond, VA2
$69,420
Texas2
Median Annual Wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants
TX OTA Learning Site
CA OTA Learning Site
VA OTA Learning Site
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23226
Admissions Requirements
- A high school diploma or passing GED® exam score
- A minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5
- College credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, if applicable
- A grade of C or better in each prerequisite course
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all four prerequisite courses