OTA Program Specific Information
Program Overview
- The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Sinclair offers admission to students through General Admission and Tech Prep pathways. Details on admissions eligibility and processes can be found online in the OTA Program Information Packet.
- While a student is working toward entry into OTA technical courses, it is recommended to complete any required general education courses and plan for the financial and time obligations that are associated with completion of the program.
- Upon completion of the OTA curriculum, the student is awarded the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
- Graduates of the OTA program are eligible to sit for the NBCOT national certification exam.
Program Expectations
- Location and delivery model: The OTA program is an in-person program located on Sinclair's Dayton, OH Campus. Students are expected to attend and participate in classroom/lab coursework, on-campus fieldwork experiences (e.g., Fun Night), as well as off-campus fieldwork experiences occurring at various field work sites in Dayton and surrounding communities.
- Pass all coursework with a C or better to remain in the program. The grading scale for the OTA technical courses is as follows:
- A = 93 - 100%
- B = 85 - 92%
- C = 77 - 84%
- D = 70 - 76%
- F = <70%
- Fieldwork:
- Level l Fieldwork: Students participate in Level 1 Fieldwork experiences during the first three (3) semesters of the technical program. Level 1 Fieldwork is designed to enrich OTA coursework through directed observation and participation.
- Level ll Fieldwork: Level ll Fieldwork is a full-time fieldwork experience for approximately 4 months (16 weeks). Students may participate in one (1) to three (3) Level ll Fieldwork experiences to complete this requirement. Full time equivalent can be between 35-48 hours per week, depending on the fieldwork site. Level ll Fieldwork may be completed on full-time equivalent part-time basis, if agreed upon with the fieldwork site. All academic coursework must be completed before the student may participate in Level ll Fieldwork. Students have 12 months after the completion of OTA academic courses to complete Level ll Fieldwork. Level ll Fieldwork sites are located throughout the state of Ohio and the Midwest.
- Level 1 and Level ll fieldwork sites are located within a 70 mile radius of Sinclair's Dayton campus.
- Technology requirements: https://www.sinclair.edu/locations/online/computer-support/
- Accessibility of learning environments: http://https://www.sinclair.edu/services/support/accessibility-services/
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Health Requirements
- Health Sciences students may be required to meet health requirements, including immunizations and COVID 19 vaccination, to meet the conditions of health care facilities where students attend clinical courses, other requirements of their respective health care disciplines, or federal, state, or local government.
- OTA Program Students must complete the following:
- Physical with health professional's signature verifying student's ability to perform Essential Functions. See OTA homepage for link to OTA Essential Functions.
- Immunizations, including but not limited to:
- 2-Step Mantoux (or QuantiFERON Gold) or chest x-ray (1st and 2nd year)
- MMR titer, demonstrating immunity, or appropriate boosters (1st year)
- Up-to-date Td or TDap immunization (1st year and as needed based on expiration)
- HepB vaccine
- 1st step: Fall of 1st year
- 2nd and 3rd steps: Prior to Fall of 2nd year
- Varicella titer (1st year)
- Other (e.g., COVID 19 vaccination, drug screen, etc.)
- Student Membership to American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Reliable transportation to Sinclair College and Fieldwork sites within 70 miles of Dayton Campus