Program Technology Requirements
The prerequisite courses for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program consists of online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses. Students need to have a working computer, preferably a laptop, and internet service to complete assignments and assessments in the prerequisite and Occupational Therapy Assistant professional courses.
Computer requirements:
- Processor: i3 or i5
- RAM: 8 – 16 GB
- Hard drive: 256 – 512 GB SSD. No hybrid drives.
Prerequisite Coursework
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for prerequisite courses with no lower than a "C-" grade in any individual prerequisite course except BIO-168 and BIO-173 which require a minimum grade of "B-".
Students are responsible for retaining knowledge of completed college courses, in particular, Anatomy and Physiology courses. This information will be used in many of the OTA courses. There are many videos online in which students are recommended to review to prepare for the OTA courses.
You are not eligible for the Iowa Vocational Technical Tuition Grant while taking prerequisite courses.