This page contains complete information on OTA schools in Mississippi.
Mississippi currently offers 3 OTA programs that are from ACOTE accredited OTA schools. To get your OTA license you’ll need to graduate from an accredited OTA program and pass the COTA Exam by the NBCOT.
Below is a table of all of the OTA schools in Mississippi, click on each school name for more details and contact information to each program director.
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Accredited OTA Programs in Mississippi
| Holmes Community College, Ridgeland Campus OTA Program | ||
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| Physical Address | Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 412 West Ridgeland Avenue Ridgeland, MS 39157 |
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| Phone Number | (601) 605-3337 | |
| Website Address | www.holmescc.edu | |
| OTA Program Contact | shager@holmescc.edu | |
| OTA Program Accreditation | ||
| Program Accreditor | The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) | |
| Itawamba Community College, Tupelo Campus OTA Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| Physical Address | Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 2176 South Eason Boulevard Tupelo, MS 38804 |
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| Phone Number | (662) 620-5028 | |
| Website Address | www.iccms.edu/programs/ota/ | |
| OTA Program Contact | sdlomenick@iccms.edu | |
| OTA Program Accreditation | ||
| Program Accreditor | The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) | |
| Pearl River Community College OTA Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| Physical Address | Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 5448 U.S. Highway 49 South Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7806 |
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| Phone Number | (601) 554-5507 | |
| Website Address | www.prcc.edu | |
| OTA Program Contact | tpulver@prcc.edu | |
| OTA Program Accreditation | ||
| Program Accreditor | The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) | |
OTA Schools Near Mississippi
You may want to consider getting your education out of state by taking classes in one of the following nearby states that offer many occupational therapist assistant schools.
Selecting OTA Schools in Mississippi
Use the following university criteria to compare OTA schools in Mississippi.
It is wise to research and compare a few OTA schools. The following are important criteria to consider when comparing occupational therapy assistant programs:
- Size of the school and program
- Passing-rates for the COTA Exam, Graduation Rates, and Employment Rates
- School Campus, Facilities, and Program Resources
- Complete breakdown of expenses and financial aid offered
- Admissions criteria for the OTA program
Try asking the admissions officer to connect you with a local health clinic that works with their students through clinical trials and hiring graduates. If you can speak to some alumni and local OTs/OTAs that know the school then you can gain some great insights into the OTA program.
More OTA Info for Mississippi:
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Click on schools below to learn more about their programs
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