Program Admissions Requirements:
Students should note that some first semester courses carry minimum prerequisites. Refer to the program grid.
- High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
- Attendance at a Health Information Session or complete FYE 102 with a grade of “C” or higher.
- English: Placement into college level English.
- Mathematics: Placement into college level mathematics.
- Biology: Minimum grade of “B” in high school biology or “C+” or higher in any college level biology course (BIO 101 recommended). Required grade must be earned within two attempts of taking and completing the course. Qualifying biology course must be taken within five years of application.
- Required TEAS V or TEAS scores must be achieved within five years of applying to the program. Applicant must obtain required scores in no more than three attempts within a three-year period. Applicant can combine scores from two attempts within a three-year period.
- English: 53%
- Reading: 60%
- Mathematics: 54%
- Science: 40%
- TEAS scores between the scores (English: 49%-52%; Reading: 56%-59%; Mathematics: 50%-53%; Science: 36%-39%) meets the admission criteria with appropriate biology and college GPA (see table below).
TEAS Score |
Overall Biology GPA (4 credit minimum) |
Overall QCC College GPA (15 credit minimum) |
English |
Reading |
Mathematics |
Science |
52 |
59 |
53 |
39 |
2.7 |
2.7 |
51 |
58 |
52 |
38 |
2.8 |
2.8 |
50 |
57 |
51 |
37 |
2.9 |
2.9 |
49 |
56 |
50 |
36 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Program Retention / Progression Requirements:
To be eligible to continue in the program, students must:
- Maintain a grade of “C” or higher in the following courses: ENG 101, ENG 102, BIO 111, BIO 112, and all program courses designated by OTA.
- Maintain documentation of current Healthcare Provider Level BLS/CPR Certification.
- Maintain documentation of immunization currency and satisfactory health status.
- Maintain documentation of annual TB testing.
- Maintain documentation of health insurance.
- Maintain an active membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for Semesters 2, 3, and 4.
- Complete both OTA 241 and OTA 242 within 18 months of the OTA didactic coursework.
Program Readmission Requirements:
There is a one-time readmission policy for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Readmission is not guaranteed and is always based upon space availability. See the QCC Student Handbook and Program Student Handbook for the complete readmission procedure.
- Students who did not earn a grade of “C” or higher in OTA 101 and/or OTA 131 need to re-apply to the program through the Admissions Office. Students should contact the Program Coordinator as soon as they receive the notification of being placed on the waitlist (by April 15) to discuss readmission.
- Students who did not earn a grade of “C” or higher in any other OTA course should contact the Program Coordinator to discuss readmission by October 15 for Spring courses or by April 15 for Fall courses.
Program Graduation Requirements:
Students must satisfy all course and program requirements, including regulations related to attendance and conduct, in order to be eligible for graduation. In addition, all financial obligations to the College must be met.
Credit for Prior Learning:
Students with certifications or over five years of major-related work experience may be eligible to earn credit for prior learning. To apply students must complete a profile at https://myexperiencecounts.mass.edu/
CORI, SORI, Finger Printing & Drug Testing:
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI), and National Background checks are required in the program, annually or every semester. Finger printing and drug testing are required. Finger printing and drug testing results must meet clinical requirements. An issue with CORI/SORI, National Background, finger printing and/or drug testing could prevent a student from participating in a clinical/field rotation, which could result in dismissal from the program. A felony conviction could prevent a student from participating in (eligibility) certification and credentialing exams post-graduation.