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Steps to Apply to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program


STEP 1

BECOME ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR OTA  ADMISSION

PRE-ADMISSION TO OTA PROGRAM
DETAILS
Apply to Navarro College
Apply for admission to Navarro College if you aren't already a student.
Official Transcripts
Must submit OFFICIAL transcripts to the Office of Admissions & Records
 
Beginning Students - Official transcript of High School record
 
Transfer Students - Official transcripts from other colleges and universities
Assessment Scores
Must take state-approved placement test and submit scores at the time of registration. Tests are given at each campus Testing Center by appointment. 
Pre-requisite Courses
Must complete the following courses:
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2402 (recommended, but not required)
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
Information Session 
Information Session - attendance is recommended for students interested in applying to the OTA program.

 

STEP 2

APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THE OTA PROGRAM

Complete and submit an application portfolio no later than April 15 for acceptance into classes beginning in the summer. The application portfolioMUST contain the following completed items:
DOCUMENT TYPE (REQUIRED)
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
OTA  Program Application for Admission
Submit application to the OTA program*. (*Applicants must have a Navarro College ID number before the application can be submitted.)
 
See application deadlines (late applications or inquiries will not be considered for admission).
 
Correct & current email is crucial in the notification process.
Essay
When completing the Essay portion of your application, include the following:

 

1. Introduce yourself to the OTA faculty.
 
2. Explain why you aspire to become an occupational therapy assistant and discuss professional goals that you have set for yourself.
 
3. Identify your perceived strengths and weaknesses, as you seek to further your academic career.
Transcripts
If applying to the OTA program as a transfer student, you need to provide transcripts documenting OTA coursework (previous program enrollment must be within the two years of the transfer request).
Criminal History Background Check
Complete the criminal history background check via CastleBranch
1. Go to mycb.castlebranch.com
2. Enter package code: vd89re
3. Cost: $36.45 (Student is responsible for payment)
Hepatitis B vaccine (2 of 3 series)
Upon admission to the program, the student is to submit required proof of current immunization status. It is recommended that the student have completed 2 of 3 of the Hepatitis B series prior to application to the OTA program.
Letter of Good Standing
Students who previously attended an OTA program are required to provide a "letter of good standing" from the institution previously attended.
 
Must be sent from the prior OTA program director on College letterhead in a sealed envelope.
 
Some clinical sites are requiring students and faculty to be fully vaccinated for COVID19.
Proof of documentation may be required prior to attending clinical rotations. 

 


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