The University of Arkansas at Cossatot's Occupational Therapy Assistant Program has been awarded a 10-year reaccreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. ACOTE is the accrediting agency for occupational therapy education in the United States. Being accredited by ACOTE ensures the quality of UA Cossatot's OTA program and allows OTA students to sit for their required national board exams.
In February, ACOTE completed a three-day on-site visit on UA Cossatot's Ashdown campus. The council reviewed the report of the on-site evaluation and self-study in April and found the program to be compliant in all educational standards. ACOTE voted to grant a status of accreditation for a period of 10 years, which is the highest amount a program can receive. The 10-year award reflects the program's compliance with all reaccreditation criteria and is a sign that the program has demonstrated exceptional educational quality. UA Cossatot's OTA program will not require a new on-site evaluation until the 2028-29 academic year.
UA Cossatot's OTA program began in 2012, with the first OTA class graduating in 2013. Students can apply to join the OTA program starting June 15.
The program is an 18-month program and includes prerequisite courses prior to application to the program. Enrollment in the OTA program is limited to 15 students each year. Applicants are ranked according to their GPA, pre-entrance exam scores, observation reports and letters of recommendation.
To learn more about UA Cossatot's OTA program, e-mail Heminger at [email protected] or OTA Program Fieldwork Coordinator Sharon Pool at [email protected].
- From UA Cossatot