Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs
Harcum College has long prepared students for dignified, remunerative, and socially useful work in the field of occupational therapy. With graduation rates consistently above the national benchmark, we have one of the best accredited occupational therapy assistant programs in the country.
Our College maintains accreditation status at both the institution and program levels, meaning you can rest assured that our 16-month Online OTA program is on par with current practices and emerging services. You will also find that our OTA curriculum consistently maintains successful outcomes.
| Year | National Certification Exam Pass Rate |
| 2019 | 91% |
| 2018 | 97% |
| 2017 | 91% |
Program Accreditation
The Online Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at Harcum College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301.652.2682.
College Accreditation
Harcum College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), located at 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267.284.5000.
OTA Licensure
As a graduate of our Online OTA program, you are eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) examination. Once you pass the exam, you are a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and can apply for licensure in the state for which you plan to practice.
Contact us to learn more about what makes Harcum College one of the best accredited occupational therapy assistant schools in the country.