This page has complete information on all OTA schools in California.
There are 6 ACOTE accredited OTA schools in California. Once an OTA program is completed you are eligible to take your Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Exam (COTA) and apply for your state license.
Below is a list of OTA Schools in California, click the OTA school website or email to learn more about their OTA program.
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Accredited OTA Programs in California
| Sacramento City College OTA Program Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Postal Address | Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Science and Allied Health Division 3835 Freeport Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95822-1386 |
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| Phone Number | 916-558-2271 | |
| Website Address | www.scc.losrios.edu | |
| Program Contact | SCC-OTAInfo@scc.losrios.edu | |
| OTA Program Director | Ada Boone Hoerl Program Coordinator |
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| OTA Program Accreditation & School Classification | ||
| Program Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate’s–Public Urban-serving Multicampus | |
| American Career College – Orange County Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Postal Address | Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 1200 N. Magnolia Avenue Anaheim CA, 92801-2607 |
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| Phone Number | (949) 783-4015 | |
| Website Address | americancareercollege.edu | |
| Program Contact | ddauderis@americancc.edu | |
| OTA Program Director | Darcy Dauderis VP Academics |
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| 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 | |
| CBD College OTA Program Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Postal Address | Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 3699 Wilshire Blvd., 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90010 |
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| Phone Number | (213) 427-2200 | |
| Website Address | www.cbd.edu | |
| Program Contact | info@cbd.edu | |
| OTA Program Director | Mary Kay Wolfe Program Director |
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| 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 | |
| Grossmont College OTA Program Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Postal Address | Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 8800 Grossmont College Drive El Cajon, CA 92020-1799 |
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| Phone Number | (619) 644-7304 | |
| Website Address | https://www.grossmont.edu/academics/programs/health-professions/occupational-therapy-assistant/index.php | |
| Program Contact | christi.vicino@gcccd.edu | |
| OTA Program Director | Christi Vicino Program Director |
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| 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 | |
| Santa Ana College OTA Program Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Postal Address | Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 1530 West 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706-3398 |
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| Phone Number | (714) 564-6833 | |
| Website Address | www.sac.edu | |
| Program Contact | parolise_michelle@sac.edu | |
| OTA Program Director | Michelle Parolise, MBA, OTR/L Program Director |
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| OTA Program Accreditation & School Classification | ||
| Program Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate’s–Public Urban-serving Multicampus | |
OTA Schools Near California
If starting your education and taking classes in the State of California isn’t a requirement, then you may consider relocating. Below is a list of states near California that offer many great accredited occupational therapy assistant schools to consider.
What to Consider in OTA Schools in California
With many occupational therapist assistant schools in California, it is important to compare each university and review important criteria.
There are a few considerations when selecting occupational therapy assistant programs. Here’s a short list of a few of the most important factors to keep in mind as you search for your occupational therapist assistant school:
- OTA School size
- Pass rates of the COTA exam
- Classroom and lab-room facilities
- Program costs and potential opportunities for financial aid
- Program admittance criteria
As you take these Occupational therapy assistant school factors into consideration, it can be helpful to talk with present-day college students as well as recent graduates of the OTA schools of curiosity. Also, interviewing employers who have actually hired these graduates may provide you additional insight into each program’s strengths & weaknesses.
More OTA Info for California:
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