Program Admissions Requirements:
Students should note that some first semester courses carry minimum prerequisites. Refer to the program grid.
- High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
- Attendance at a Health Information Session or complete FYE 102 with a grade of “C” or higher.
- English: Placement into college level English.
- Mathematics: Placement into college level mathematics.
- Biology: Minimum grade of “B” in high school biology or “C+” or higher in any college level biology course (BIO 101 recommended). Required grade must be earned within two attempts of taking and completing the course. Qualifying biology course must be taken within five years of application.
- Required TEAS V or TEAS scores must be achieved within five years of applying to the program. Applicant must obtain required scores in no more than three attempts within a three-year period. Applicant can combine scores from two attempts within a three-year period.
- English: 53%
- Reading: 60%
- Mathematics: 54%
- Science: 40%
- TEAS scores between the scores (English: 49%-52%; Reading: 56%-59%; Mathematics: 50%-53%; Science: 36%-39%) meets the admission criteria with appropriate biology and college GPA (see table below).
| TEAS Score | Overall College Biology GPA (4 credit minimum) | Overall QCC College GPA (15 credit minimum) |
|---|
| English | Reading | Mathematics | Science |
|---|
| 52 | 59 | 53 | 39 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| 51 | 58 | 52 | 38 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| 50 | 57 | 51 | 37 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| 49 | 56 | 50 | 36 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Program Retention / Progression Requirements:
To be eligible to continue in the program, students must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or higher in all program courses designated by OTA.
- Achieve a grade of “C” or higher in BIO 111, BIO 112, ENG 101, and ENG 102.
- Maintain documentation of current Healthcare Provider Level BLS/CPR Certification.
- Maintain documentation of immunization currency and satisfactory health status.
- Maintain documentation of annual TB testing.
- Maintain documentation of health insurance.
- Maintain an active membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for Semesters 2, 3, and 4.
- Complete both OTA 241 and OTA 242 within 18 months of the OTA didactic coursework.
Program Readmission Requirements:
There is a one-time readmission policy for the program.
- Readmission is not guaranteed and is always based upon space availability. See the QCC Student Handbook and Program Student Handbook for the complete readmission procedure.
- Students who did not earn a grade of “C” or higher in OTA 101 and/or OTA 131 need to re-apply to the program through the Admissions Office. Students should contact the Program Coordinator as soon as they receive the notification of being placed on the waitlist (by April 15) to discuss readmission.
- Students who did not earn a grade of “C” or higher in any other OTA course should contact the Program Coordinator to discuss readmission by October 15 for Spring courses or by April 15 for Fall courses.
- Students who have been dismissed or administratively withdrawn from a program within the School of Healthcare at Quinsigamond Community College for reasons of “clinically unsafe practice/behavior” or who violate the College’s Student Code of Conduct or Policy on Affirmative Action are not eligible for admission/readmission to any Healthcare program.
Program Graduation Requirements:
Students must satisfy all course and program requirements, including regulations related to attendance and conduct, in order to be eligible for graduation. In addition, all financial obligations to the College must be met.
Credit for Prior Learning:
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. Work, life, volunteer and military experience may be translated into credit, allowing students to take fewer classes and earn their degree faster. CPL eliminates redundancies for students who have already earned credentials or mastered skills required for their program of study. Email experience [at] qcc.mass.edu for more information and eligibility.
CORI, SORI, Fingerprinting & Drug Testing:
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI), and National Background checks are required in the program, annually or every semester. Fingerprinting and drug testing are required. Fingerprinting and drug testing results must meet clinical requirements. An issue with CORI/SORI, National Background, fingerprinting and/or drug testing could prevent a student from participating in a clinical/field rotation, which could result in dismissal from the program.
- A felony conviction could prevent a student from participating in (eligibility) certification and credentialing exams post-graduation.
