Occupational Therapy Assistant Schools in Texas

Amarillo College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
P.O. Box 447
Amarillo, TX 79178-0001

Program Director: Dr. Sheree Hilliard Talkington, OTR
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree
Avg. Class Size: 24
Phone: (806) 354-6079
Fax: (806) 371-5371
Emailsltalkington@actx.edu
Websitewww.actx.edu/occu_therapy/
Requirements: high school diploma or GED equivalent, complete application for admission, immunization records, Take TSI test, submit all official transcripts

Anamarc College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
3210 Dyer Street
El Paso, TX 79930-6230

Program Director: Dahlia Castillo, MS, OTR
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree
Avg. Class Size: N/A
Phone: (915) 298-4463
Fax: 915-351-8300
Emaildcastillo@anamarc.edu
Websitehttp://www.anamarc.edu/ota/
Requirements: high school diploma or GED equivalent, complete pre-entrance exam (ACCUPLACER), physical exam, proof of immunization, complete admission’s application, CPR certification, 3 letters of recommendation, background check, drug screening

Austin Community College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
Eastview Campus
3401 Webberville Road
Austin, TX 78702

Program Director: Estrella Barrera, OTR, MOT
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree
Avg. Class Size: 40
Phone: (512) 223-5935
Fax: 512- 223-2048 – admission’s office
Emailegodinez@austincc.edu or tjohnso5@austincc.edu
Websitewww.austincc.edu/health/ota/
Requirements: high school diploma or GED equivalent, submit TSI test scores, choose prerequisite courses, volunteer hours (no specified amount given), complete application for admission, immunization records, background check

Del Mar College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
Department of Allied Health 
101 Baldwin and Ayers
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897

Program Director: Abel Villarreal
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree
Avg. Class Size: 14
Phone: (361) 698-1845
Fax: (361) 698-2017
Emailavillar@delmar.edu
Websitehttp://www.delmar.edu/Occupational_Therapy_Assistant_Program.aspx
Requirements: complete application for admission, complete all prerequisite courses, two letters of recommendation, minimum 2.5 GPA, minimum 10 documented observation hours

Houston Community College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
Coleman Health Science Building
1900 Pressler Street
Houston, TX 77030-3717

Program Director: Teodoro Tovar, Jr., BS, RRT-NPS, RCP
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree / OTA certificate
Avg. Class Size:N/A
Phone: (713) 718-7392 or 7393 or 7391
Fax: N/A
Emailteddy.tovar@hccs.edu
Websitewww.hccs.edu/coleman
Requirements: complete application for admission, take TSI test, high school diploma or GED equivalent, immunization records, background check, complete prerequisite courses

Laredo Community College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
West End Washington Street
Laredo, TX 78040-4395

Program Director: Jodie M. Valls, COTA, BA
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree
Avg. Class Size: 14
Phone: (956) 721-5261
Fax: 956-721-5431
Emailjmvalls@laredo.edu
Websitehttp://www.laredo.edu/cms/LCC/Instruction/Divisions/Health_Sciences/Occupational_Therapy_Assistant/Program_Information/
Requirements: complete application for admission, complete minimum 40 volunteer hours in OT setting, minimum 2.5 GPA, complete prerequisite courses, take placement tests

Lone Star College-Kingwood

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
20000 Kingwood Drive
Kingwood, TX 77339-3801

Program Director: Norma Ticas
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree
Avg. Class Size: N/A
Phone: (281) 312-1708
Fax: N/A
Emailnorma.ticas@lonestar.edu
Websitewww.lonestar.edu/occupational-therapy-dept-kingwood.htm
Requirements: background check, complete prerequisite courses, complete application for admission, placement tests, TSI test scores, immunization records, gain insurance, physical exam, submit all official transcripts

Lone Star College-Tomball

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
700 Graham Drive
Tomball, TX 77375-4036

Program Director: Terra Ruppert
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree
Avg. Class Size: N/A

Phone: (281) 826-5394
Fax: 281-357-3773 – admission’s office
Emailterra.ruppert@lonestar.edu
Websitewww.lonestar.edu/tomballota
Requirements: background check, complete prerequisite courses, complete application for admission, placement tests, TSI test scores, immunization records, gain insurance, physical exam, submit all official transcripts

Medical Education and Training Campus

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
Building 1364, Room 4-424
3488 Garden Avenue
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6138

Program Director: Unknown
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree / OTA certificate
Avg. Class Size: 20
Phone: (210) 808-5954
Fax: (210) 808-1373 – registrar’s office
Emailanthony.d.papp.mil@mail.mil
Websitewww.metc.mil/academics/OT/
Requirements: must be enlisted in one of the various branches of the military or a DOD civilian; further instructions come directly from school after applying

Navarro College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
3200 West 7th Avenue
Corsicana, TX 75110-4818

Program Director: Jeanette Krajca, OTR, M.S.
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree
Avg. Class Size: 48
Phone: 1-800-NAVARRO
Fax: 903-875-7658
Emailjeanette.krajca@navarrocollege.edu
Websitewww.navarrocollege.edu/areas-of-study.php?id=90&bizgroup=Health%20Professions
Requirements: complete application for admission, complete all prerequisite courses with minimum C grade average, immunization records, CPR certification, take TSI test, high school diploma or GED equivalent, submit all official transcripts

Panola College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
1109 West Panola
Carthage, TX 75633-2397

Program Director: Cheri Lambert
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree
Avg. Class Size: 24
Phone: (903) 694-4000
Fax: (903) 693-2031 – admission’s office
Emailclambert@panola.edu or ota@panola.edu
Websitewww.panola.edu/healthscience/ota
Requirements: Overall GPA, interview, TSI scores, narrative, CORE points

St. Philip’s College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
Department of Early Childhood, Physical Health, and Clinical Services
1801 Martin Luther King Drive
San Antonio, TX 78203-2098

Program Director: Rosemary Lanza, MSA, OTR
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree
Avg. Class Size: N/A
Phone: (210) 486-2050
Fax: N/A
Emailrlanza@alamo.edu
Websitehttp://www.alamo.edu/spc/ota/
Requirements: complete application for admission, submit immunization records, submit TSI, ACT and SAT results, submit all official transcripts

South Texas College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
Nursing/Allied Health Division
1101 E. Vermont, PO Box 9701
McAllen, TX 78501-9701

Program Director: Mari Vargas
Status: Accreditation
ACOTE: Yes
Completion: Associate degree
Avg. Class Size: 15
Phone: (956) 872-3161
Fax: (956) 872-6461 – financial aid office 
Emailmarip@southtexascollege.edu
Websitehttp://nah.southtexascollege.edu/programs/ota.html
Requirements: complete application for admission, high school diploma or GED equivalent, compete TSI exam, minimum 3.0 GPA, complete all prerequisite courses, submit ACT results, minimum 25 volunteer hours in OT setting, background check, drug screening