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Carie Updated 1 day ago |
I need an online interview for my senior project. - 4 RepliesAre you a occupational therapist? |
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aussiecollie |
Is this a good plan for college?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... |
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ang Updated 2 days ago |
Keiser University - 5 Replies[QUOTE who="crystal in Tampa, Florida"]Hello flygirl152, I graduated from Keiser's COTA program in April 2011. I have not had any issues regarding... |
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Sam Updated 15 days ago |
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - 2554 Replies[QUOTE who="Sam in Herrin, Illinois"]Wow, 90% of the replies on here are people arguing instead of trying to be helpful by constructively addressing... |
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InteriorDesignFan Updated 16 days ago |
Top occupational therapy assistant skills needed to get the job. - 2 Replies[QUOTE who="vegmom in Harrisville, Rhode Island"]Positive attitude, flexibility, patience and creativitiy for traits. Skills are dependent on the... |
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Tracy Updated 16 days ago |
Salaries on the upper-right look kind of high. - 213 Replies[QUOTE who="Future COTA student in Canton, Ohio"]Hi everyone, I enjoy reading these COTA forums to get an idea of what I may expect in school and a... |
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dante Updated 18 days ago |
OTA Schooling, Where? - 102 RepliesThinking about going to brown mackie college for o t a program . But not sure if its a good school ? Please help, calling all c o t a's |
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Melyssa in Toronto, Ontario |
Bridging programs (Canada or U.S.) for Occupational Therapist Assitants(OTA's) to become Occupational Therapist(OT's)?Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew how someone holding an diploma in Occupational Therapy Assisting can become an Occupational Therapist (OT)? I do... |
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me in Federal Way, Washington Updated 26 days ago |
occupational therapy assistant, finding a school! - 171 RepliesI have been searching everywhere, to try and find out information in becoming a Occupational Therapist assistant in Oregon. Does anyone have any... |
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Lauren in Dundas, Ontario Updated 1 month ago |
OTA career in Connecticut - 5 RepliesHi-considering OTA vs PTA career in Connecticut. i've been shadowing PTA and OTA, noticed that i have yet to meet an OTA, only see OT's. I am more... |
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Beck in Hollywood, Florida Updated 2 months ago |
What do you enjoy most about your occupational therapy assistant career? - 74 RepliesWhat do you enjoy most about being an occupational therapy assistant? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many... |
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Rachel in Crockett, Texas Updated 2 months ago |
Any grads/students of COTA at Navarro College in Corsicana, TX? - 1 ReplyAny thoughts on the program? Level of difficulty? Are most students able to work and attend the program simultaneously? Suggestions on how... |
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sombra in Alexandria, Virginia Updated 2 months ago |
There are too many COTAs in upstate SC-can't find a job. Plus OTAs are just glorified CNAs! - 74 RepliesIf you are someone who is looking to go get a degree in OTA, don't do it! There is an over abundance of OTAs in the greenville SC area and everyone... |
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KevinPTA in Barstow, California Updated 2 months ago |
Are occupational therapy assistant job opportunities growing or declining? - 82 RepliesAre jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most occupational... |
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Shrizzle in Evanston, Illinois |
Can OTs practice in different countries?Hi, I was wondering if occupational therapist/assistants can practice in other countries, like the UK. I've always wanted to move there. Would I... |
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ANK25057 in Dallas, Texas |
Volunteering opportunities for future OTAsI'm looking for ideas on where to volunteer just to "feel out" if OTA work is right for me. Specifically in the Dallas area. Any clinics where I can... |
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ANK25057 in Dallas, Texas |
What is the Dallas job market like for COTAS?How is the Dallas job market for COTAS currently? Is the market saturated with new grads? I know there aren't many schools in the area. |
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Yoobingsoo in San Antonio, Texas |
Questions about Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy AssistantHello! I'm having a hard time deciding what I want to get an AAS in. I'm currently doing prerequisites for the Respiratory Therapist program in my... |
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Jacob in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Updated 3 months ago |
Radiology Technologist or COTA? - 1 ReplyI like both fields but I am unsure which to go to school for. It seems like there are way more COTA jobs but you can't really go far with being a... |
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Jeanna in Poplarville, Mississippi |
What companies provide the highest paying travel COTA jobs?I am graduating in May and I'm looking for a travel job. I am a nontraditional student with an undergraduate degree, as well as 10 years work... |
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BreeLove in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Traveling as a COTAWhat is it like to be a traveling COTA? Is it as exciting as it sounds? |
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Christine in Sydney, Australia Updated 4 months ago |
Occupational Therapy assistant? - 18 RepliesI've been considering becoming an occupational therapy assistant for awhile now but after reading pages upon pages of negative comments about the... |
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Felicia08 in Massachusetts Updated 4 months ago |
COTA new grad pay? - 1 ReplyI work at a post acute rehab center and it is my first job. Wondering what the pay SHOULD be for a place like that for a new grad? It seems like it... |
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SaraLR in Hickory, North Carolina |
I need a COTA's point of view...I am an occupational therapy graduate student. I have to write a paper about OT and OTA interactions. If there is an OTA out there willing to answer... |
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inthemix in Bremerton, Washington Updated 5 months ago |
Satisifed with career as COTA??? - 4 RepliesHello, I've read some really negative things about the OT field, and I've seen posts where its the same person over and over posting the negative... |
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amelia in Tampa, Florida Updated 5 months ago |
NBCOT exam - 5 RepliesI'm scheduled to take the exam soon. I've been studying and taking practice tests and doing well, but I'm still very nervous. Anyone have any... |
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Alyssa in Winter Park, Florida |
Starting my second year of College and looking for a psychology based jobI'm looking for a career in therapy, long term, but for now, I need a job to support my school life. I currently work at a convenience store, but I... |
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Destiny Updated 6 months ago |
finding an ota school in dnver - 2 RepliesI will be moving in the denver area soon and will like to find an ota school there. |
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Daniel in Miami, Florida Updated 6 months ago |
CNA vs COTA - 8 RepliesI have been an agency CNA for 5 years now. While I have enjoyed immensely helping folks out, much of the treatment and low pay of CNAs leaves a very... |
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dukenukem in Roanoke, Virginia |
OTAyo, 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... |
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Morcar in Greensboro, Maryland Updated 6 months ago |
I have a B.A. in Psychology and am considering OTA? From Maryland, would this be a good move? - 6 RepliesI currently have a B.A. in Psych and have been working at a psychiatric rehab facility for four years now and I am just not liking the field, very... |
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Kristie in Rockford, Michigan |
Math and OTAsCan anyone who is already practicing as an OTA tell me if and how any math is used in this job? I am doing a paper for school and would appreciate... |
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RT_going into OTA/PTA in Los Angeles, California Updated 8 months ago |
Should I try for COTA?? - 19 RepliesI am in my Junior year for my Psychology degree. I was hoping to start Grad school to become an OTR. Right now money is tight and I really need to... |
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Sam in Appleton, Wisconsin |
Can someone explain the process...What steps do I need to take to become a certified OTA? After high school, do I apply to a AOTA acreddited school right away? What are the courses... |
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relleyrelle in Panama City, Florida Updated 8 months ago |
What was your GPA? - 8 RepliesI will be applying to OTA program this June and my GPA is 3.4. My question is: Will that be too low to get accepted? What was your GPA when you were... |
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joe in Ferndale, Washington Updated 8 months ago |
transferring credit - 7 RepliesHas anyone on this forum attended PIMA for OTA and transferred in credits to their program. I have trouble paying $27,000 for tuition, but if they... |
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Sadi in Miami, Florida Updated 8 months ago |
RDH or COTA? - 1 ReplyI'm 27 yrs old with a BS in Sociology. This past August I returned to school part time (for now) in hopes to find a path to an actual career. I'm... |
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piazeus01 in Littleton, Colorado Updated 8 months ago |
Yeah! I'll be starting the program this fall! Does anyone have info... - 52 Repliesinfo(real-life)starting salary info for california? I also have a bachelors in journalism. I don't know what they base starting salaries on. Any... |
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shire in mound in Minneapolis, Minnesota Updated 9 months ago |
Recertification - 3 RepliesI need to recertify myself as an occupational therapy asst. Vollunteering is a way I can earn my PDUs. Does anyone know of any volunteer jobs for... |
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amelia in Palm Coast, Florida Updated 9 months ago |
COTA Program or MOT? - 2 RepliesI 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.... |
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amelia in Palm Coast, Florida Updated 9 months ago |
Worried about being 'overqualified' for COTA job? Please help! - 3 RepliesHi, I currently have a Master's in Special Education, but I find that I can't handle the stress of teaching anymore. I have been really interested in... |
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amelia in Palm Coast, Florida Updated 9 months ago |
pay scale - 1 ReplyI am noticing some parts of Michigan, pay is real low. After I build my experience (maybe about a year) I am moving back to Florida. The job market... |
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Celeste in Las Vegas, Nevada Updated 9 months ago |
OT interested in hand therapy - 1 ReplyHi all - I am a new grad and looking for a job whilst studying for the boards. So far I've applied for an acute peds position entry-level and a hand... |
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hmzubi in Miami, Florida |
occupational therapist assistantI want to be an occupational therapist assistant but I don't know what to do. How is keiser university????? Is it easy to find a job ????can you hepl... |
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kykytiffy in Portland, Oregon |
Occupational Therapist Assistant - a student's questions for COTA'sHi - I am currently working on my prerequisites to apply for OTA school next spring. I have read over these forums and am now a little reluctant to... |
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kmc613 in Itasca, Illinois |
OTA Career Outlook in IllinoisI've been reading quite a bit in these forums and it seems like the majority of these posts come from CA. I'm curious about people's job... |
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kmc613 in Itasca, Illinois |
Wright College OTA programJust curious if anyone had an opinion on the OTA program at Wright College in Chicago. Is it a good program? Is it hard to get into? |
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kmc613 in Itasca, Illinois |
OTA Program near ChicagoI'm working on a few gen eds right now but hope to apply to an OTA program next year. Living near Chicago, Wright College seems to be my only... |
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ccc123 in Baldwin City, Kansas |
COTA job outlook in kansasIm trying to decide between COTA and Nursing. I was hoping some kansas cota's could tell me what the job outlook is right now. Also what is the... |
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JelNun in Bronx, New York Updated 11 months ago |
Occupational Therapy Salary Range? - 11 RepliesIm in the process of looking into beginning a new career and have been strongly considering becoming a COTA. I have been researching and have found... |
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