Occupational Therapy Assistant
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A rewarding career – helping people overcome health challenges to live their best lives – can be yours with an occupational therapy assistant degree from Cabarrus College.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
“I really like how they take us to a lot of different settings for field work. It opens up a lot of doors and more experiences. They're very involved in seeing us get a job and really seeing us through the process. People at the college genuinely care about me, not just as a student but as a person.”
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hear From More of Our Proud Alumni
“Cabarrus College’s OTA program sets you up for success! I cannot say this enough! You are well prepared for the certification exam as well as going directly into the workplace. This program works closely with students to create a trusting, caring environment where you grow as an individual as well as a professional.”
Occupational Therapy Assistant
“The program chair starts looking for a job for you the first day class starts. That’s how ‘on it’ she is. She’s got so much experience and has so many contacts in the field and cares so much about her students that she starts planning for your job two years down the road. She is phenomenal.”
Joshua Barton, COTA/L, ’17
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
“I had such a good experience. The faculty really guides and teaches you. I ask ‘why’ about everything. They were able to answer my questions and just guide me to where I needed to go. And they were always willing to make one-on-one time to talk to me. They were invested as much in my education as I was.”
HELP OTHERS LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES
As an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), you can help people with health challenges live life to its fullest. Cabarrus College offers associate and bachelor’s degrees in this rewarding, high-demand profession.
HELP OTHERS LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES
As an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), you can help people with health challenges live life to its fullest. Cabarrus College offers associate and bachelor’s degrees in this rewarding, high-demand profession.
Torrie Gross, COTA/L, ’20
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Michelle Verni, OT, '08, '18 MOT
Moriah Nesbitt, COTA/L, '20
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
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Immersive Healthcare Environment
Individualized Attention
Unmatched Clinical Experience
Jobs. Jobs. Jobs!
We’re on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus.
8:1 student-to-teacher ratio with an average class size of 19.
Preferred access to Atrium Health clinical sites.
Job placement assistance and a direct pipeline to jobs at Atrium Health and elsewhere.
Small College Perks. University Quality. Affordable.
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Quality Education You Can Afford
Cabarrus College is the least expensive private college in North Carolina, delivering unrivaled value in healthcare education. Our dedicated financial aid team works individually with each student to find every grant, every loan and every bit of institutional gift aid we can offer to keep your out-of-pocket costs low. In fact, our aid packages will have you wondering why you ever thought a private college education was out of reach. Options include:
Direct-from-high-school students
- Cabarrus Cares Scholarship – Up to 100% of tuition and general fees for NC students who demonstrate need
- New Student Legacy Scholarship – For dependents of Cabarrus College alumni: $500/year
- Merit Scholarships – $1,000 to $3,000/year
- 1942 Club Scholarship – Merit- and need-based: $1,000/year
Transfer students
- North Carolina Community College Partner Scholarship – Up to 100% of tuition and general fees for NC students who demonstrate need and are transferring from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Central Piedmont Community College or Stanly Community College
- North Carolina Community College Allied Health Transfer Scholarship – Merit scholarship for NC Community College students transferring into an allied health bachelor’s degree program: $1,500/year
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Transfer Scholarship – For PTK members: $1,000/year
- Transfer Student Legacy Scholarship – For new transfer students who are dependents (as determined by the FAFSA) of Cabarrus College alumni: $500/year
Other scholarships and aid
- Atrium Health Teammate Dependent Scholarship – Need-based: $1,000/year
- Owl Scholarship – Need-based: amount varies
Talk to our financial aid office for more information on these scholarships and other available aid including financial aid and veterans benefits.
97%
of our students pass licensure and certification, far exceeding state and national averages.*
96%
are employed within six months of graduation.*
*Based on 2023 collegewide data.
A respected leader in healthcare education, Cabarrus College provides immersive, innovative education that will prepare you to provide exemplary care for the patients and communities you serve. We are renowned for our small, welcoming environment and faculty who are more than instructors – they're mentors who will ensure you graduate ready to serve with confidence, courage and compassion.
Situated on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences offers advantages you won't find elsewhere:
WHY CABARRUS COLLEGE?
- 19 degrees in 11 health science disciplines
- Bachelor's and master's degrees in various fields
- Diplomas and associate degrees for students who want to be working in healthcare in 1-2 years
- 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- Average class size: 19
- Individualized instruction
- Hands-on experience right away in clinical programs
- Immersive, professional healthcare environment
- Flexible with online, on-campus and hybrid programs, with full- or part-time options
- Affordable – Generous scholarships and financial aid packages; 88% of our students receive financial aid, with awards averaging nearly $16,000 per year
- Quality education – 97% of graduates pass certification and licensure exams, exceeding state and national averages
- Jobs! 96% of our graduates are employed within 6 months
- Affiliated with Atrium Health:
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Preferred access to clinical experiences at Atrium Health
- State-of-the-art campus and facilities
- Forgivable loan for many programs
- Pipeline to jobs at Atrium Health
DEGREE OPTIONS:
- Become a certified OTA in just two years
- Quick route to a prosperous, rewarding career
Bachelor of Science
- Four-year degree
- Become a certified OTA – plus gain leadership skills, increase your earning potential, pursue specialization or prepare for graduate-level education
- Next enrollment period is fall 2026
- Highly respected OTA program with a 25-year history
- Extensive hands-on clinical experience; practice skills you learn in class right away
- Affiliation with Atrium Health offers preferred access to diverse clinical sites in acute care, outpatient, behavioral health, long-term care, pediatrics and more
- Small classes with individualized instruction and mentoring by experienced faculty
- Part-time, transfer and working students accepted and encouraged
- 100% pass rate on certification and licensure exams and excellent job placement
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Associate of Science