Frequently Asked Questions School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA) Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA) What is occupational therapy? What does an occupational therapist do? Are there age requirements to enter the Occupational Therapy Assistant program? Does occupational therapy offer opportunities for individuals of culturally diverse backgrounds? Can an Occupational Therapy Assistant program graduate work as an OTA without a license? Is it possible to attain OTA state licensure if one has a past felony conviction? Is the Occupational Therapy Assistant program offered as part-time, online, or in the evenings? Regarding the OTA certification exam and state licensing, what are the associated costs and can the exam be repeated? What are the Occupational Therapy Assistant program costs? What is the salary for occupational therapy assistants? Which qualities or personal traits are useful in practicing occupational therapy? Will classes taken at another college transfer in for the OTA program? ×