Required OT-Related Activities for Application to the OTA Program
Students must complete each of the following activities.聽Documentation of each activity
and verification signatures and information must be completed and must follow the
format described below.
- Eight (8) hours of observation of an Occupational Therapy session performed by an
O.T.R. or a C.O.T.A. The applicant may choose to spread the hours out over different
facilities or to perform all 8 hours at one facility. Documentation of observations
and signature verification must be completed as described below. Observations completed
more than two years prior to application date WILL NOT be accepted.
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- One (1) interview with a practicing OTR or COTA following the questions, documentation
procedure, and signature verification described below. Interviews completed more than
two years prior to application date WILL NOT be accepted.
NOTE:聽The OTA Program strongly recommends that the observation hours and interview be performed outside of the Monroe/West
Monroe area whenever possible so that the limited number of local practitioners will
not be overwhelmed with requests. For this reason, students who live in out-of-town/state
areas should聽 plan to do their observations in those areas during University breaks
and holidays.
Students who live in out-of-town areas should plan to do their observations in those
areas during university break periods or holidays.
Questions for Interviewing OT Practitioners
1.聽Why did you choose the profession of occupational therapy?
2.聽Describe your typical work day?
3.聽What type of clients do you work with?
4.聽What type of treatment activities do you use in your sessions?
5.聽What other settings have you worked in?
6.聽What is the least favorite part of your job?
7.聽Based on your experiences, what personality traits do you feel are important in
a person who is interested in the OT profession?
Remember: Documention and Signature Verification Required
- Observations 鈥� A two page double spaced description of what was observed, and the
applicant's reaction to the observations.
- Interviews with practitioners鈥� Typed responses to the provided questions must be included
Signature verifications and contact information for EACH activity must be completed using the provided "Verification Form for Required Activities."
Occupational Therapy