A.

Graduate (or anticipate graduation by college entrance) from an approved high school or demonstrate equivalent competency

(G.E.D. examination).  

B.

Satisfy all general entrance requirements for admission to the college to which you have applied prior to the application deadlines for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. Each college's general admission requirements and process are described in its catalog. 

C.

Take the Health Occupation Aptitude Examination - Revised. It will be given at least three times annually on each campus. The first test will be administered in October, the second in February, and the third in March for entrance into the program the following fall semester. Contact the following people for  admission testing information: 

Tom Cardwell
Assessment Office, B32
John A Logan College
700 Logan College Road
Carterville, IL 62918
Phone (618) 985-3741

Ed Rose

Retention and Testing Ctr Coordinator
Southeastern Illinois College
3575 College Rd. 
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Phone (618) 252-5400
1-866-338-2742  Ext. 2442

Scott Wernsman

Testing Coordinator

Kaskaskia College

27210 College Road

Centralia, IL  62801

Phone (618) 545-3053

Gloria Oliver
Testing Coordinator

Rend Lake College  
468 North Ken Gray Parkway  
Ina, IL 62846    
Phone (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1268
 

Kari Gholson   
Student Success Ctr Coordinator
Shawnee Community College   
8364 Shawnee College Road   
Ullin, IL 62992
Phone (618) 634-3316 

D.

Submit completed OTA application and official documents to the college.  Application for admission to the OTA program is coordinated at each specific college by the offices listed above. The annual deadline for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Application, official transcripts, and exam scores is March 31. It is the applicant's responsibility to assure that these documents have been received by the college by that date. 

The following must be on file in the designated office of the college to which you are applying by March 31:

1.Completed OTA Application Form

2. Health Occupation Aptitude Examination - Revised results

3. Official transcripts of previous college experience 

E.

Achieve a competitive selection score for the college, based upon the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination - Revised test results and weighted grades for previous college coursework taken within, or transferring to, the Occupational Therapy Assistant required curriculum. The five top-scoring applicants on each campus are awarded admission. required curriculum.

F.

Upon notification and acceptance of admission, complete a successful physical examination, required vaccination and immunization series, and 16 hours of job shadowing prior to the beginning of coursework. Valid CPR , drug check, background check and current medical insurance are required to participate in field work experiences.