Occupational Therapy Assistant Online Program Coursework
Our online Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program takes a blended learning approach, comprising an 80% online and 20% on-site curriculum. The online courses offered in this program carry the same expectations as a traditional, classroom-based program—the main difference is the delivery of the coursework.
In other words, the St. Kate’s online OTA program doesn’t compromise quality for convenience. As an online student, you’ll still be getting a well-rounded education that prepares you to be a confident and capable OTA.
St. Kate’s is a leader in quality online instruction, and while online learning is a different experience than a traditional ground program, you can still count on an expert faculty, hands-on labs and fieldwork experiences, and a challenging curriculum.
Delivered through a dynamic e-Learning platform, our online courses allow you to complete the required mix of OTA and LAS classes when and where it is most convenient for you and help you to engage with the coursework materials at your own pace, as long as you meet the deadlines set forth by your instructors.
Course Convenience
Our Canvas online learning platform is always ready to teach you something new, whether it’s 8 a.m. or 8 p.m.
We developed the platform following a “standard blueprint” to provide a seamless education experience. As you move through the program’s different online classes, the way in which you access, view and complete the learning modules is designed with the student experience in mind. Rather than housing our curriculum in an unfamiliar layout, we’ve designed the online courses to look similar throughout the platform. This means you can focus on learning to become an OTA without having to learn a new course structure every time you take a new class.
Through the platform, you’re able to:
- Read materials and watch/listen to lectures
- Complete assignments and quizzes
- Participate in a student discussion forum
- Interact with instructors during chat sessions
Find out what technology and computer specifications are required for completing the online coursework.
I was very familiar with the whole platform and making discussion posts or submitting assignments and materials online—there was no difficulty with that. Everything was seamless as soon as I saw the platform.
- Serif Karat, Class of August 2021
Multimedia Mix
Our online platform (Canvas) accommodates different learning styles, making it easier to understand and retain the coursework material. The platform uses various multimedia features to support your learning style. Features within Canvas include:
Images and graphics that complement text
Interactive simulated activities
Video/audio activities that can be replayed
Forums for student interaction
Faithful Faculty
As a university that has paved the way in OTA education, our faculty and instructors take great pride in educating the next generation of occupational therapy assistants. These OT experts are dedicated to student success, taking a highly personalized approach when sharing the latest knowledge and skills used in the profession.
- Online courses have a small student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1
- Faculty hold regular office hours to discuss online coursework
- Students can schedule private appointments with faculty for additional support
The Ultimate Guide to Occupational Therapy and OTA
Get answers to your questions about the field, about the OTA career path, and about St. Catherine University’s Online OTA program.