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April

Want to become an OT but I'm not good enough.

Long story short, graduated from a university with a liberal arts degree I'm not fond of and Occupational Therapy (specifically, being a OT with a...

Arash9

Updated 2 days ago

What do you enjoy most about your occupational therapy assistant career? - 83 Replies

Hi everybody I was wondering if anyone could answer my question about being Cota could one make about $3000 a month as a cota right from school?...

Chris

Updated 6 days ago

what review books did you use for NBCOT exam? - 5 Replies

there is also www.otstudyguide.com and Carolyn Johnson has a couple of books too!!

Lisa B

Updated 9 days ago

Are occupational therapy assistant job opportunities growing or declining? - 132 Replies

Excellent point.. never thought about the oversaturation of schools and let's face it... schools don't care if their students can find jobs, they...

Nysista

Updated 11 days ago

CNA vs COTA - 28 Replies

I'm a CNA currently going the COTA route as well as the OT route trust me when I say this after working as a CNA I hate the nursing profession. In...

Vanny

OTA / PTAs in Canada

Hi Does anyone know the average salary for OTA/PTA in Toronto or at least Canada. I am looking to possibly get into this field as Masters is...

ota new grad

Updated 23 days ago

State College of Florida for OTA? Venice vs Bradenton? - 4 Replies

Shawn from Fresno, CA, you sound bitter. There are plenty of jobs in Florida. I've gotten job offers too before I even graduated from the program....

Arash9

Updated 25 days ago

Yeah! I'll be starting the program this fall! Does anyone have info... - 59 Replies

Hi everyone In California, what is the start rate for cota? I want to work in Nursing homes. anyone knows what the start rate is, and how is the...

Arash9

Updated 27 days ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - 2633 Replies

Hi everyone... I was wondering where do most of cota get a job in California, Oc? anyone know what the starting rate would be? thank you for your...

Arash9

Updated 27 days ago

Salaries on the upper-right look kind of high. - 256 Replies

[QUOTE who="COTA in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri"]Salary.com is a great website to compare salaries in different settings. I worked as a Pediatric...

LJ

Updated 1 month ago

Should I try for COTA?? - 31 Replies

Thanks Davey! I am sooooo discouraged right now! My degree should have said COTA for SNF only!!! I am not super worried about the pay but I do...

Dolphins fan in Mn

Thinking of a career in OTA

I am looking into a career as an OTA. I live in SE Mn and Rochester MN is close by. Mayo clinic is literally taking over the town so it is a health...

Robert

Updated 3 months ago

OTA that began in hand clinic and now having troubles changing practice areas. - 1 Reply

croberts141, not at all. I wish I could have found a job in Hand therapy, but California has strict Direct Supervision laws for COTA's so most...

Healthcare Admin NY

Reimbursment of PTA'S and COTA'S

Hi, I was wondering if any one could shed light on how PTA's and COTA's are being reimbursed in outpatient settings under medicaid or medicare in...

DWhite626

Updated 3 months ago

PTA or OTA? - 4 Replies

In general you would need to be able to lift a good amount of weight as a Cota. That also depends on the field you get into(pediatrics, geri, etc)....

Robert

Updated 3 months ago

Keiser University - 21 Replies

[QUOTE who="M Himes in Lakeland, Florida"]I'm thinking about going to Keiser for the OTA program but I have to work full time for a living. Does...

TB

Updated 3 months ago

Volunteer for OTA School. - 4 Replies

Oh sorry about the name mistake Robert. Thanks for your answers. My first plan was to do Nursing and I will stick with that. Where I can get a job at...

Robert

Updated 3 months ago

There are too many COTAs in upstate SC-can't find a job. Plus OTAs are just glorified CNAs! - 79 Replies

[QUOTE who="Belene in Orlando, Florida"]I graduated a few years ago as COTA but I never took the exam b/c I had reservations about going into the...

Mafe in Secaucus, New Jersey

Updated 5 months ago

COTA Program or MOT? - 4 Replies

I currently have a degree in Psychology. I took a year off to decide what I want to do with my degree and have decided to do Occupational Therapy....

gmc in Spring Valley, New York

Doing Fieldwork With Another College?

Hi everyone. I'm currently finishing up my first semester (Fall 2012) in an Occupational Therapy Assistant program with my community college. With...

Tramod in Pacific Grove, California

Updated 6 months ago

travel first or wait ayear or two - 1 Reply

I am looking to travel when I graduate from college in 2014. I am wondering should I travel first or stay put and If so, how many years should I wait...

Amy in Denver in Salt Lake City, Utah

level 2 fieldwork

I’m in Occupational therapy school in Denver, CO. I will be moving to Watertown, NY and starting my level 2 fieldwork in in January. Can someone give...

Lhaynes in Woodlawn, Virginia

Updated 8 months ago

COTA online programs/bridge programs for full time working adults? - 2 Replies

Hi! Hope everyone is well. I am a year of college with a BA in Psychology/Sociology and with a full time job. I am very interested in getting my...

Mike in Norwalk, Connecticut

Working as a travel COTA right out of school.

I'm looking for a career change and would really like a travel job. I'm leaning toward a COTA or a PTA. Is it possible to sign up with an agency and...

DeeDee

Updated 9 months ago

occupational therapy assistant, finding a school! - 179 Replies

I have been searching everywhere, to try and find out information in becoming a Occupational Therapist assistant in Oregon. Does anyone have any...

peggy canale in Newfield, New Jersey

Updated 10 months ago

Occupational Therapy Assistant Roles in Asutralia - 1 Reply

Can anyone tell me where I can find out about how to get or if there are any two to three month occupational therapy assistant roles available in...

HelloThere in Valparaiso, Indiana

Updated 10 months ago

Occupational Therapy assistant? - 19 Replies

I've been considering becoming an occupational therapy assistant for awhile now but after reading pages upon pages of negative comments about the...

Lauren in Stuart, Florida

Updated 10 months ago

OTA Schooling, Where? - 104 Replies

Im trying to find a school to go to for Occupational Therapy Assistant and I keep hitting a dead end. I need it in the Denver area or online...

FutureTherapist in Rhode Island

Prospective OTA student from RI

Hi everyone!! I am from RI. I am thinking about applying to either the OTA or the PTA programs. I am looking to speak to others in my area about the...

gmc in Spring Valley, New York

Updated 11 months ago

ota school - 1 Reply

I just got into the OTA program at a community college and debating whether or not I should go. I really wanted to get into nursing but since it is...

Lisa Saunders in Mystic, Connecticut

Updated 11 months ago

COTA Program at Rockland Community College. - 1 Reply

Has anyone here attended the OTA program at SUNY Rockland Community College in NY? I was just accepted and would like to hear from a student who can...

bigzay in Nashville, Tennessee

Updated 11 months ago

OTA Student Accepted into OT program? - 1 Reply

Hi. I was just curious to see if anyone got accepted into an OT program while they were in an OTA student. I would love to go straight to OT...

HumpyDumpy in Port Orchard, Washington

Updated 11 months ago

revisiting COTA - 11 Replies

Last year I was in Greenriver's program but withdrew after I read some comments here. I am sorry I did now because I cannot find a job to save my...

lucy in Lakeland, Florida

Updated 12 months ago

COTA Exam Prep Course from OT Advantage - 2 Replies

I don't do this often but I HAD to post the COTA Exam Prep Course from OT Advantage. It HAS to be the best experieince I have had in online learning....

bohemianbetty03 in Wyoming, Michigan

Jobs to build up resume for future OT career

I have already initiated a change from my current career path to become an OT. I have an interest in pediatrics and would like to do something to...

gmc in Spring Valley, New York

COTA for U.S Army.

Anyone work as a COTA for the army? Not joining the army, but working for it as an army civilian. I've read that occupational therapy is performed on...

preachermanmike in Farmington, Kentucky

Updated 13 months ago

Taxonomy number for OT? - 1 Reply

Hello I am trying to get my NPI but cannot seem to locate the taxonomy for OT. Anyone know what it is? thanks. Is OT different than OTA?

gmc in Spring Valley, New York

Updated 13 months ago

Is this a good plan to become an OTA? - 1 Reply

Hi everyone. Alright, I'm fresh out of high school and I've decided to become an OTA as I believe it'll be a great job for me. I was originally...

Cindy in San Diego, California

Updated 13 months ago

OTA and RC3-11 PTA Bill? - 1 Reply

I have been researching and trying to decide if I want to pursue Occupational Therapy Assisting or Physical Therapy Assisting. I finally applied to a...

gmc in Spring Valley, New York

Chances of Being Accepted.

I'm going to take BIO 110- Anatomy & Physiology I in about a month, since it is a requirement to apply for the OTA program at my community college. I...

CollegeNewbieGal

Keiser? OTA program ect

Hi, I am considering Keiser's OTA program. Either Tallahassee or Jacksonville location in Florida. My question is has anyone went there or any Keiser...

gmc in Spring Valley, New York

Updated 14 months ago

Becoming An Occupational Therapy Assistant With A Disability? - 1 Reply

Do you think i would be able to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant if i have a physical disability myself? My disability is in my arms i have...

gmc in Spring Valley, New York

OT at Early Learning Centers.

I hope to begin OTA school in the Fall. In a few weeks I am observing at an early learning center for kids with special-needs. They have an OT...

gmcpta in Spring Valley, New York

Updated 15 months ago

School based COTA salaries - 2 Replies

I would like to know average COTA salaries for NY state schools.

NaraCookies in Miami, Florida

Updated 15 months ago

Is this a good plan for college? - 1 Reply

I am trying to decide what college I want to go to but first I need to pick a major. I want to be an Occupational Therapist, so should I go into...

me in Seattle, Washington

How to connect to OT & COTA 's

On this site feel free to look around. Top right is OT connections- you can post questions and find answers to them from OT & COTA's who are actually...

jackie summerville in Yorktown, Virginia

occupational therapy assistant schools in VA

I just moved to VA and thinking about Tidewater community college for octa. Can someone from VA please tell me what your grades were like for...

jackie summerville in Yorktown, Virginia

occupational therapy assistant schools in VA

I just moved to VA and thinking about Tidewater community college for octa. Can someone from VA please tell me what your grades were like for...

jackie summerville in Yorktown, Virginia

Updated 16 months ago

OTA - 1 Reply

yo, i just recently started working as an OTA in a SNF, and i have noticed a lot of negative comment, im a male, i know 3 guys who are in ot who love...

Carie in Franklin, Massachusetts

Updated 16 months ago

I need an online interview for my senior project. - 4 Replies

Hi, If there is anyone who is an Occupational Therapist Assistant and would be willing to do an interview through e-mail, PLEASE e-mail me. This is...

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