SICCM OTA PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
For completion of this Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, the student must be able to demonstrate the entry-level competencies for working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Students of Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will:
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Complete program coursework and fieldwork successfully, |
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Pass national certification examination for occupational therapy assistant upon graduation, |
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Demonstrate ability to provide high quality entry-level occupational therapy assistant services, under the necessary supervision of an occupational therapist, in consumer and client-care environments, |
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Incorporate values and attitudes congruent with the profession's core values and code of ethics. |
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Demonstrate the understanding of need for life-long personal and professional growth, |
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Recognize employment opportunities in traditional and non-traditional settings. |
Results of National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Examination
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Year |
Number of Program Graduates |
Number of first-time test takers |
Number of first-time test takers who passed the exam |
Percentage of first-time test takers who passed the exam |
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2007 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
100% |
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2008 |
20 |
19 |
17 |
89% |
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2009 |
21 |
21 |
18 |
86% |
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Total 3-year |
57 |
56 |
51 |
91% |
From the class of 2009, three students passed the exam on the second attempt for a 100% pass rate.