Quick Facts
Degree Level
Associate DegreeAverage Admitted GPA
3.19 (2017 Intake)Application Deadline
May 1Program Start
Fall TrimesterAdmits per Intake
24Accreditation
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The Profession
OTAs go on to work in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, private clinics, outpatient clinics, the military, and across many emerging practice settings, such as Alzheimer's rehabilitation centers. Many of our AS graduates complete their bachelor's degree and then pursue a master's in Occupational Therapy. Graduates of the OTA program right out of school can expect to earn $39,000-56,000 per year in the Central Florida area.
The Program
The Occupational Therapy Department provides an environment where students can pursue expertise in occupational therapy while developing themselves spiritually, intellectually, and socially. We are committed to educating competent occupational therapy assistants with an understanding of Christian beliefs, values, principles, and the University’s mission of health care as ministry. It is our goal to incorporate excellence, spirituality, and stewardship into the curriculum.
And the results are clear.
The total number of graduates from Adventist University of Health Sciences’ Occupational Therapy Assistant program during the 3-year period of 2015-2017 was 70, with an overall graduation rate of 97%.
| Graduation Year | Students Entering/Graduating | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24/23 | 96% |
| 2016 | 24/23 | 96% |
| 2017 | 24/24 | 100% |
| TOTAL | 72/70 | 97% |
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To get a real sense of the OTA Program at ADU, you just have to see it. Here's where it all happens.
To get a real sense of the OTA Program at ADU, you just have to see it. Here's where it all happens.