Steps to Apply to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
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STEP 1 BECOME ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR OTA ADMISSION |
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| PRE-ADMISSION TO OTA PROGRAM | DETAILS |
| Apply to Navarro College | Apply for admission to Navarro College if you aren't already a student. |
| Official Transcripts | Must submit OFFICIAL transcripts to the Office of Admissions & Records Beginning Students - Official transcript of High School record Transfer Students - Official transcripts from other colleges and universities |
| Prerequisite Courses |
Must complete the following courses: BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I |
| Information Session | Information Session - attendance is recommended for students interested in applying to the OTA program. |
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STEP 2 APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THE OTA PROGRAM |
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Complete and submit an application portfolio no later than April 1st for acceptance into classes beginning in the summer. The application portfolio MUST contain the following completed items: |
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| DOCUMENT TYPE (REQUIRED) | DOCUMENT INFORMATION |
| OTA Program Application for Admission |
Submit application to the OTA program*. (*Applicants must have a Navarro College ID number before the application can be submitted.)
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| Essay |
When completing the Essay portion of your application, include the following: 1. Introduce yourself to the OTA faculty. 2. Explain why you aspire to become an occupational therapy assistant and discuss professional goals that you have set for yourself. 3. Identify your perceived strengths and weaknesses, as you seek to further your academic career. |
| Transcripts | If applying to the OTA program as a transfer student, you need to provide transcripts documenting OTA coursework (previous program enrollment must be within the two years of the transfer request). |
| Criminal History Background Check |
Complete the criminal history background check via CastleBranch 1. Go to mycb.castlebranch.com 2. Enter package code: vd89re 3. Cost: $37.45 + $1.99 service fee (Student is responsible for payment) |
| Hepatitis B vaccine (2 of 3 series) | Upon admission to the program, the student is to submit required proof of current immunization status. It is recommended that the student have completed 2 of 3 of the Hepatitis B series prior to application to the OTA program. |
| Letter of Good Standing | Students who previously attended an OTA program are required to provide a "letter of good standing" from the program director of the institution previously attended. |
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Some clinical sites are requiring students and faculty to be fully vaccinated for COVID19. Proof of documentation may be required prior to attending fieldwork. |
