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us tech Updated 1 hour ago |
Yeah! I'll be starting the program this fall! Does anyone have info... - 57 Replies[QUOTE who="Terra in Rye, New York"]If you think OTA jobs are bad where you live look at New York. I have been looking for almost a year now and... |
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COTA Updated 6 days ago |
Are occupational therapy assistant job opportunities growing or declining? - 92 RepliesIn the Austin, Texas area , COTA jobs are to be found, as I am seeing jobs posted online for hospitals and SNIFs. Although, the current problem with... |
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Shawn Updated 12 days ago |
What do you enjoy most about your occupational therapy assistant career? - 82 Replies[QUOTE who="nan in South Holland, Illinois"]Hi all, I am starting the ota program at a community collage on the south side of chicago. I was... |
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LJ Updated 13 days ago |
Should I try for COTA?? - 31 RepliesThanks 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... |
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ssladky0214 Updated 27 days ago |
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - 2636 RepliesThank you, I appreciate the advice! I am geared more toward MSOT for the reason that you stated, but want to have a fall back plan - anything to be... |
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sue1 Updated 1 month ago |
Salaries on the upper-right look kind of high. - 255 Replies[QUOTE who="Jjccota in Columbus, Ohio"]I have been a COTA since 2010 and my professors used to tell us to expect $15-$19 per hour... I make $30 in... |
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Tuna |
State College of Florida for OTA? Venice vs Bradenton?Hi, just wondering if there are any graduates or students that have went or are going to State College of Florida? thoughts? Venice campus is closer... |
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Dolphins fan in Mn |
Thinking of a career in OTAI 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... |
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Robert Updated 2 months ago |
OTA that began in hand clinic and now having troubles changing practice areas. - 1 Replycroberts141, 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... |
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Healthcare Admin NY |
Reimbursment of PTA'S and COTA'SHi, 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... |
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DWhite626 Updated 2 months ago |
PTA or OTA? - 4 RepliesIn 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).... |
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Robert Updated 2 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... |
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TB Updated 2 months ago |
Volunteer for OTA School. - 4 RepliesOh 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... |
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Robert Updated 2 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... |
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Mafe in Secaucus, New Jersey Updated 4 months ago |
COTA Program or MOT? - 4 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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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... |
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Tramod in Pacific Grove, California Updated 5 months ago |
travel first or wait ayear or two - 1 ReplyI 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... |
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Linda in Los Angeles, California Updated 6 months ago |
CNA vs COTA - 27 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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Amy in Denver in Salt Lake City, Utah |
level 2 fieldworkI’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... |
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Lhaynes in Woodlawn, Virginia Updated 7 months ago |
COTA online programs/bridge programs for full time working adults? - 2 RepliesHi! 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... |
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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... |
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DeeDee Updated 8 months ago |
occupational therapy assistant, finding a school! - 179 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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peggy canale in Newfield, New Jersey Updated 9 months ago |
Occupational Therapy Assistant Roles in Asutralia - 1 ReplyCan 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... |
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HelloThere in Valparaiso, Indiana Updated 9 months ago |
Occupational Therapy assistant? - 19 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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Lauren in Stuart, Florida Updated 9 months ago |
OTA Schooling, Where? - 104 RepliesIm 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... |
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FutureTherapist in Rhode Island |
Prospective OTA student from RIHi 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... |
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gmc in Spring Valley, New York Updated 10 months ago |
ota school - 1 ReplyI 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... |
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Lisa Saunders in Mystic, Connecticut Updated 10 months ago |
COTA Program at Rockland Community College. - 1 ReplyHas 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... |
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bigzay in Nashville, Tennessee Updated 10 months ago |
OTA Student Accepted into OT program? - 1 ReplyHi. 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... |
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HumpyDumpy in Port Orchard, Washington Updated 10 months ago |
revisiting COTA - 11 RepliesLast 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... |
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lucy in Lakeland, Florida Updated 11 months ago |
COTA Exam Prep Course from OT Advantage - 2 RepliesI 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.... |
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bohemianbetty03 in Wyoming, Michigan |
Jobs to build up resume for future OT careerI 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... |
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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... |
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preachermanmike in Farmington, Kentucky Updated 12 months ago |
Taxonomy number for OT? - 1 ReplyHello 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? |
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gmc in Spring Valley, New York Updated 12 months ago |
Is this a good plan to become an OTA? - 1 ReplyHi 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... |
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Cindy in San Diego, California Updated 12 months ago |
OTA and RC3-11 PTA Bill? - 1 ReplyI have been researching and trying to decide if I want to pursue Occupational Therapy Assisting or Physical Therapy Assisting. I finally applied to a... |
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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... |
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CollegeNewbieGal |
Keiser? OTA program ectHi, I am considering Keiser's OTA program. Either Tallahassee or Jacksonville location in Florida. My question is has anyone went there or any Keiser... |
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gmc in Spring Valley, New York Updated 13 months ago |
Becoming An Occupational Therapy Assistant With A Disability? - 1 ReplyDo 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... |
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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... |
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gmcpta in Spring Valley, New York Updated 14 months ago |
School based COTA salaries - 2 RepliesI would like to know average COTA salaries for NY state schools. |
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NaraCookies in Miami, Florida Updated 14 months ago |
Is this a good plan for college? - 1 ReplyI 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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me in Seattle, Washington |
How to connect to OT & COTA 'sOn 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... |
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jackie summerville in Yorktown, Virginia |
occupational therapy assistant schools in VAI 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... |
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jackie summerville in Yorktown, Virginia |
occupational therapy assistant schools in VAI 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... |
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jackie summerville in Yorktown, Virginia Updated 15 months ago |
OTA - 1 Replyyo, 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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Carie in Franklin, Massachusetts Updated 15 months ago |
I need an online interview for my senior project. - 4 RepliesHi, 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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InteriorDesignFan in South Carolina Updated 16 months ago |
Top occupational therapy assistant skills needed to get the job. - 2 RepliesWhat are the top 3 traits or skills every occupational therapy assistant must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your... |
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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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Lauren in Dundas, Ontario Updated 17 months 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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