Welcome to the USI OTA Program
The occupational therapy assistant helps individuals gain skills needed to become independent in daily living activities under the direction of and in collaboration with the occupational therapist. Students learn the therapeutic use of self-care, work, and play/leisure activities to maximize independent function, enhance development, prevent disability, and maintain health. The ultimate goal is to improve an individual’s quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.
NBCOT Program Results
Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Assistant (NBCOT) can be found online at https://www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance
Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE's telephone number, C/O AOTA is (301) 652-6611, and its web address is WWW.ACOTEONLINE.ORG
Cost of Attendance
For more information about tuition, fees and other costs, visit our Financial Aid Cost of Attendance page.
General Disclosure of Program Licensure or Certification Requirements
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program prepares individuals for employment in the state of Indiana upon successful completion of the National Board of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) COTA examination and upon meeting state licensure requirements.
Information for Out-of-State Students
Are you an out-of-state student interested in pursuing an Associate's in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree at USI or determining if the OTA Program meets individual state requirements for employment? Check your eligibility.
The OTA Program is limited to working with certain states in the U.S. only. Moving into a state not recognized by the OTA Program will lead to inability to continue in your coursework. The exception to this is active military status.
