Program Information:
- This program begins in the spring semester.
- Hours include 640 hours of Fieldwork II experience. Level II Fieldwork assignments must be completed within 18 months of completion of academic preparation.
- Occupational therapy students must earn a minimum grade of C in all courses with a prefix of OTA, to remain in the program. Students leaving the program before completing it may apply for readmission based on space availability and in accordance with guidelines as determined by the Dean, Program Director and faculty. In the case of readmission, credit will be allowed for courses previously completed with a minimum grade of C. Only one readmission is allowed.
- A criminal background check and drug testing are mandatory prior to entering the program.
- Prior to the start of the end of the first semester of OTA classes, all students accepted into the program must show evidence of current CPR certification for healthcare provides (Must be CPR for adults and infants with first-aid training).
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety, and in sequence, to meet degree requirements. There is no part time option, at this time.
- This course is conducted on a limited-enrollment basis. Admission to this program involves additional procedures, as described, herein.
For Program Information Contact:
Health Professions Department at 217-786-2872 or 217-786-2449 or see an LLCC academic advisor.
Admission to the Program:
Pre-application requirements:
- Completion of the OTA Program Admissions Seminar or completion of HLT 100 or OTA 100 for those that took the courses when they were available.
- Complete the Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE); given at LLCC Main Campus.
- Institutional GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Attendance at an OTA information session.
Admission requirements:
- HS transcript with proof of graduation or GED certificate or college degree with documentation to Admissions and Records.
- Background and drug screening.
- Completion of or placement into EGL 101 OR complete all appropriate developmental courses.
- Two years of high school lab sciences or two semesters of college lab sciences (BIO 101, BIO 175, etc.) with grades of “C” or above.
- Official transcripts from all colleges ever attended evaluated by Admissions & Records Office.
- Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher for all previous college courses.
- Two years of high school lab sciences or 8 credits of college lab sciences.
- Complete MAT 092 or higher within 5 years with a grade of C or above OR score a 22 or higher on the math portion of the ACT OR score 520 or higher on the math portion of the SAT. Math and lab science courses must have been completed within the last five years. At the discretion of the OTA Program Director, this five-year limitation may be waived depending on course grades as well as professional and continuing education activities since the courses were taken.
- Completion of program application
Upon acceptance to the program, students must complete and document that they have shadowed an occupational therapy practitioner and then sign a final commitment to the program, before the first semester begins.
Health Physical
Students must show proof of CPR training for healthcare providers prior to end of the first semester. Training is provided at orientation for students who do not have previous training or need renewal of current certification.
Re-Application
If a prospective student is not selected for admission to the program, they may re-apply, at a later date. The Health Occupations Aptitude exam score, required for admission, is valid for two years from the date of the exam. However, students may re-take the exam, at any time, if they choose. The exam is provided at student expense, in the LLCC testing center, though the cost is reasonable. Students who re-apply must attend the one-day OTA Seminar.
Re-Admission
If a student enrolled in the program withdraws or is dismissed from the program, the student may apply for re-admission one time. The application will be reviewed by the Dean, Program Director and faculty.
Transfer Students
The program does not waiver any coursework previously taken in other occupational therapy assistant programs. All enrolled students must complete all required OTA courses through LLCC OTA program. However, many students transfer general education credits that will apply to the OTA degree plan and this is acceptable.