Erie Community College, State University of New York

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Special Admission Requirements/Prerequisites

Students must demonstrate good physical endurance and good health. Sufficient physical strength is required for lifting and moving the human patient in a clinical setting.

• Additional required skills for a clinical setting include: Visual observation of patients and clients in treatment sessions; manipulation and handling of therapy equipment; ability to demonstrate cognitive skills relative to problem solving and clinical reasoning; handling stress.
• Applicants should have an 80% or above high school average.
• Intercurriculum or college transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
• Will comply with the college’s math and English competency requirement, in addition, will complete developmental course-work prior to admission into the program.