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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
1The 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.
2Bureau 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 October 31, 2024).
3Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023, 31-2011 Occupational Therapy Assistants, at https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes312011.htm (visited October 31, 2024).
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Accessibility
Our three program start dates 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.
Accredited, Quality Education
Our accredited program is aligned with the latest OTA standards and practices so you can earn a quality associate’s degree.1
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.
Fairfax and Norfolk Learning Sites
St. Kate's occupational therapy assistant associate degree program was one of 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 7,800 openings for occupational therapy assistants and aides are projected each year, on average, over the decade across the United States.2
OTA Learning Sites in Virginia
We offer our OTA program at several satellite locations in Virginia, where students will receive personal attention in didactic lab and fieldwork experiences.
Note: Travel to attend in-person labs will be required for 6 weekends throughout the course of one year. You are not required to reside in Virginia.
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.
Fairfax and Norfolk Learning Sites
$72,060
Mean Annual Wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Virginia3
Virginia OTA Learning Sites
Fairfax
Norfolk
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*
*Prerequisites must be completed within the last five years.
