This page contains complete information on OTA schools in Arkansas.

Arkansas offers 4 accredited OTA schools by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Upon completing an accredited OTA program you become eligible to sit for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Exam (COTA) administered by NBCOT. This is required to obtain an OTA license to work in your state.

Below are the 4 accredited OTA Schools in Arkansas, click them to learn more about each OTA program.

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Accredited OTA Programs in Arkansas

Arkansas State University OTA Program Details
Postal Address	College of Nursing and Health Professions – OT Dept PO Box 910 State University, AR 72467-0910 United States
Phone Number	870-972-3112
Website Address	www.astate.edu
Program Contact	ehicks@astate.edu
OTA Program Director	Eric Hicks OTA Program Director
OTA Program Accreditation & School Classification
Program Accreditor	Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Carnegie Classification	Master’s Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) OTA Program Details
Postal Address	Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Medical Education Division 1411 N. Constitution Avenue Ashdown, AR 71822-8374
Phone Number	(870) 898-4733 x5296
Website Address	www.cccua.edu
Program Contact	theminger@cccua.edu (479) 880-4175
OTA Program Director	Karen James Program Director
OTA Program Accreditation & School Classification
Program Accreditor	Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Carnegie Classification	Master’s Colleges and Universities (medium programs)

Arkansas Tech University – Ozark Campus OTA Program Details
Postal Address	Occupational Therapist Assistant Program Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus 1700 Helberg Lane Ozark, AR 72949 United States
Phone Number	(479) 667-2117
Website Address	www.atu.edu
Program Contact	wpool2@atu.edu (479) 880-4175
OTA Program Director	Wendi Pool Program Director
OTA Program Accreditation & School Classification
Program Accreditor	Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Carnegie Classification	Master’s Colleges and Universities (medium programs)

South Arkansas Community College OTA Program Details
Postal Address	Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 311 South West Avenue El Dorado, AR 71730
Phone Number	(870) 862-8131 x171
Website Address	www.southark.edu
Program Contact	cmeyer@southark.edu
OTA Program Director	Cindy Meyer, M.Ed., MSCPM, OTR/L, OTA/Retired Program Director
OTA Program Accreditation & School Classification
Program Accreditor	Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Carnegie Classification	Associate’s–Public Rural-serving Small

Baptist Health College Little Rock/Pulaski Technical College OTA Program Details
Postal Address	School of Occupational Therapy Assistant 11900 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72210-2820
Phone Number	(501) 202-6200 x7951
Website Address	www.bhslr.edu
Program Contact	karen.james@baptist-health.org (479) 880-4175
OTA Program Director	Karen James Program Director
OTA Program Accreditation & School Classification
Program Accreditor	Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Carnegie Classification	Master’s Colleges and Universities (medium programs)

OTA Schools Near Arkansas

If completing your education and taking all of your classes within the state of Arkansas is not a requirement then you will want to consider reviewing some of the many great occupational therapy assistant school programs in these nearby states.

• Texas
• Missouri
• Mississippi
• Tennessee

What to Consider in OTA Schools in Arkansas

With multiple occupational therapist assistant schools in Arkansas it is important to consider the following criteria while reviewing each university.

There are a couple of factors to consider when comparing Occupational therapy assistant schools. Here’s a short list of a couple of the most significant factors to remember as you research for your OTA school:

• University size
• Passing rate of the National licensure test
• Lecture room and lab-room facilities
• Program costs and opportunities for financial aid
• School admission criteria

While you bring all these Occupational therapist assistant school factors into consideration, it can be beneficial to talk with present-day college students as well as former students of the occupational therapy assistant programs of curiosity. Also, talking to employers who have hired these graduates may provide you more insight to each program’s pros and cons.

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