OTA Skills Lab Locations
Our occupational therapy assistant program brings an accessible OTA education to a region near you with learning centers for skills labs in California, Texas, Minnesota, and Virginia. As a student at St. Catherine University, you’ll complete a series of 12 skills labs at one of eight locations across the United States.

You will work through six core areas of occupational therapy practice at each location with a cohort of dedicated peers. Skills labs at St. Kate’s have a 12-1 student-instructor ratio, allowing for more personalized instruction to help prepare you for the fieldwork portion of your OTA education.
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Skills Lab Locations
Virginia
St. Kate’s offers skills labs in two convenient Virginia locations: Norfolk and Fairfax. Both locations provide easy access to major airports, train stations, and a variety of nearby hotels and restaurants, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for students.
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California
Our skills labs in California are located in two dynamic areas. The Los Angeles Metro location offers convenient access to major airports, public transportation, and a variety of hotels and dining options. Meanwhile, our San Jose location is situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, providing easy access to transportation hubs and numerous lodging and restaurant choices.
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Texas
We offer skills labs in three of Texas’s largest metropolitan areas: Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth. San Antonio provides easy access to airports and public transportation, with a wide selection of accommodations and dining options nearby. Houston, a major hub for business and industry, is easily accessible and offers excellent transportation links for students. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is a central location for travel, with comprehensive transit systems and ample hotels and restaurants, providing convenience for students in both cities.
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Minnesota
St. Paul, the sibling city to neighboring Minneapolis, is home to St. Kate’s skills labs, conveniently located near amenities and strong transportation links. In a city where over 100 languages are spoken and people celebrate the diversity of its residents, there are plenty of dining choices and activities to participate in. Places of interest include the Minnesota State Fair, the state capitol and Xcel Energy Center. St. Paul also boasts a cost of living that’s nearly 3% less than the rest of the U.S.
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