{"id":16309,"date":"2026-03-11T10:26:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T14:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16309&#038;preview_id=16309"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:30:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:30:28","slug":"occupational-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Occupational Therapy Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16309_bcaa98-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16309_bcaa98-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16309_bcaa98-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16309_bcaa98-cf > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16309_bcaa98-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16309_bcaa98-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16309_bcaa98-cf alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16309_1ca255-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16309_1ca255-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16309_1ca255-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16309_1ca255-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16309_1ca255-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16309_1ca255-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16309_1ca255-f6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16309_1ca255-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16309_1ca255-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16309_1ca255-f6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application deadline: <\/strong>February 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn your passion for helping and&nbsp;assisting&nbsp;others into a career by entering the Virginia Western Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate of Applied Science Program. Occupational therapy takes&nbsp;a holistic approach&nbsp;to patient care by focusing on everyday activities that patients want and need to&nbsp;accomplish. This comprehensive program trains you to help people of all&nbsp;ages&nbsp;live life to the fullest by promoting health and supporting those living with injury,&nbsp;illness&nbsp;or disability.&nbsp;&nbsp;Occupational therapy assistants work in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, schools, outpatient&nbsp;clinics&nbsp;and in-home healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Virginia Western Occupational Therapy Assistant Program\" width=\"1150\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tozysEzbRyQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>A career that grows with you&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Occupational therapy assistants have a physically demanding job that requires the ability to lift and transfer patients and equipment. This program is a good fit if you want to work directly with patients to provide treatment and advocate for their well-being. You will find success in this program if you are flexible and able to adapt to changing environments while having patience,&nbsp;compassion&nbsp;and empathy for your patients. Upon completion of this program, you can sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapy assistants administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Online tests taken during this program are designed with a similar question and timing format to the NBCOT exam, providing a realistic preview of what you can expect. You can begin working&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;upon earning an&nbsp;additional&nbsp;state license. Licensed occupational therapy assistants can pursue more specialized training options to&nbsp;build on&nbsp;their existing skill set throughout their career. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of occupational therapy assistants is projected to grow 23 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3564&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re considering an AAS program and interested in transferring to a four-year college or university, contact a program advisor upon entry to the program to discuss your plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The associate-degree-level occupational therapy assistant program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status 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&#8217;s telephone number c\/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acoteonline.org\/\">www.acoteonline.org<\/a>. The program must have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate&#8217;s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column16309_364e5d-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column16309_364e5d-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16309_364e5d-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16309_364e5d-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16309_364e5d-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16309_364e5d-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16309_364e5d-62 > 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href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/\"><strong>Occupational Therapy Assistant Home &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16336_497d57-d9 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16336_497d57-d9 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16336_497d57-d9 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&#038;poid=3564&#038;returnto=2597\"><strong>Curriculum &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16336_54c77d-c7 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16336_54c77d-c7 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16336_54c77d-c7 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/OTAChecklist.pdf\"><strong>Admissions Requirements (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16336_e588b9-55 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16336_e588b9-55 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16336_e588b9-55 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/apply-now\/\"><strong>Apply Now &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16336_bf7221-ff > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16336_bf7221-ff > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16336_bf7221-ff menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/forms\/\"><strong>Application Forms &amp; Resources &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16336_1a1694-7c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16336_1a1694-7c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16336_1a1694-7c menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/cost\/\"><strong>Estimated Cost &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-ggxfl7ar7 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-ggxfl7ar7 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-ggxfl7ar7 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/faq\/\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16336_feb05a-9e > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16336_feb05a-9e > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16336_feb05a-9e menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/criteria-for-success\/\"><strong>Criteria for Successful Completion &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">70<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Health Professions Advising<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\">healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Fralin Center HP339<br \/>\n<strong>New Students:\u00a0<\/strong>Chapman Hall<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644<br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong> 540-857-6640<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p><strong>Leah Savelyev, DHSc, OTR\/L, OTA\/L<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Administrative Officer, Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Certificate &#8211; Early Childhood Education, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, 1996<br \/>\nA.A.S. &#8211; Occupational Therapy Assistant, College of Health Sciences, 2002<br \/>\nB.A. &#8211; Psychology, Mary Baldwin University, 2012<br \/>\nM.O.T. &#8211; Occupational Therapy, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, 2016<br \/>\nD.H.S.C. &#8211; Doctor of Health Sciences, Radford University Carilion, 2022<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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