Earn Your Degree in 16 Months
Online coursework, hands-on skills labs and real-world fieldwork help you earn your degree and prepare you for an OTA career in under a year and a half.
St. Kate's Online Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Every day, Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) help people of all ages live better, more fulfilling lives. Unfortunately, there are not enough occupational therapy assistants nationwide. The occupational therapy assistant program at St. Catherine University is changing that by making it possible to earn an associate degree in occupational therapy in as few as 16 months.
Blending online and on-site curriculum, our accredited program continues to set the standard for OTA education. St. Kate’s launched the nation’s first OTA program in 1964, and we also redefined how it’s taught by introducing our online OTA program in 2014.
Through our innovative Online OTA program, you’ll:
- Complete online coursework at your convenience from anywhere.
- Participate in hands-on labs and professional fieldwork
- Develop the skills needed to work under the supervision of an occupational therapist
- Graduate prepared to sit for the NBCOT® exam and to become a certified OTA.
A career as an occupational therapy assistant is ranked No. 7 on U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 list of Best Health Care Support Jobs. Get in contact today to start your journey into this exciting field.
Online and On-Site Curriculum
Our Occupational Therapy Assistant Program combines the convenience and flexibility of online learning with hands-on experience through skills labs and fieldwork locations in Virginia, California, Texas, and Minnesota.
Online Coursework
Students complete and submit assignments, communicate with instructors and fellow students, and take quizzes online.
Fieldwork
Students gain real-life practice as they learn about diverse practice settings and work with various patient populations.
Skills Labs
Master important OT skills under expert guidance and receive personalized instruction with our 12-to-1 faculty ratio.