Application Process
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District and Grossmont College do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,
national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), handicap (including physical and mental disability, medical condition, age,
status as a Vietnam-era veteran, marital status, or economic status in any of their policies, procedures, or practices.
This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, as well as treatment and employment in, the College's
programs and activities, including vocational education.
PREREQUISITES (Also degree requirements)
- High School graduation or equivalent
- Biology 144 and 145 - Anatomy & Physiology I and II (or equivalent)
OR
Biology 140 (Anatomy), 141 (Physiology) or equivalent
- Total (minimum) units = 8
- All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better within the past seven years.
Prerequisites do not have to be completed to take the introductory OTA 100 course. However, they must be completed in order to
move forward in the program (Courses OTA 101 - OTA 241). One biology prerequisite must be satisfied prior to the submission of
an application; however, all must be completed prior to beginning the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Grossmont College accepts a limited number of students each year as dictated by
staffing, laboratory and instrumentation availability, and the number of clinical sites available for student assignment .
To apply for admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, the following steps must be taken:
- Complete prerequisite courses.
- Obtain an application packet from the Occupational Therapy Assistant Office, Room 340A-D.
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Complete the applications packet and return all application materials to the OTA Office.
- Applications are accepted year round.
- Upon receipt of application materials and verification of prerequisites, students will become eligible candidates on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- An individual orientation counseling with the program director or designee is strongly recommended.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all transcripts have been received by the Occupational Therapy Assistant
Program office and that all information on the application is correct and kept up to date.
Student selection will be based on completion of the prerequisite course and date of application. Students admitted to the program
must submit a satisfactory physical and dental examination report, record of current immunizations and TB test, a current CPR
card, malpractice insurance, background check and drug screen.
TO ENROLL IN THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
- Complete a Grossmont College admissions application and return to the Admissions and Records Office at Grossmont College.
- Submit two official transcripts of any previous high school and/or college credit. Send one copy directly to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Office.
- Send the other copy to the Admissions and Records Office of Grossmont College.
PROGRAM COST
To earn college credit, enrollment and health fees must be paid to the college. A parking fee will be charged to all
students using the parking facilities. A Student Benefit Card is optional. Students may be required to furnish a
uniform for fieldwork assignments. The cost of the program including textbooks and supplies is approximately
$3,700 - $3,800.00 for the two years.
| Resident Tuition |
$20.00/Unit |
Books, Uniform, CPR, Malpractice Insurance,
Background Check
& Drug Screen, AOTA/OTAC membership, goniometer, gait
belt Etc. |
$1,600.00 |
| Nonresident Tuition |
$156.00
+$20.00/Unit + $1,000 |
| International Student |
$156.00
+$20.00/Unit + $1,000 |
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Grossmont College
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
Counseling Office
(619)644-7208
Admissions & Records Office
(619)644-7186 Occupational Therapy Assistant
(619) 644-7304 Email
Occupational Therapy
Assistant
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