如何申请

Applying is as EASY as 1-2-3

  1. + 1. 检查 following information

    • Cumulative GPA requirement is 2.5.
    • Complete prerequisite courses: ENC1101, PSY2012, and BSC2085C
        • BSC2085C must be taken within five years of application.
        • For the three prerequisite courses, the combined GPA must also be 2.5.
            • If a student has successfully completed a higher-level course than the prerequisites, the committee will review for consideration of meeting the requirement.
    • 检查 Statement of Readiness
    • Admitted students must:
        1. 通过药检
        2.  a level II background check and
            • A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to attain state licensure.
            • Anyone who has a felony conviction is required to meet with the program director before applying to the program.
        3. demonstrate the program‘s Essential Requirements.
    • If you have questions or need more information, please email the OTA team at OTA@波尔克.edu.
    • Veterans or veteran dependents, out of respect and gratitude to veterans of the U.S. Military, the OTA Program reserves two (2) 座位 each year for veterans.

  2. + 2. Complete the following tasks

    • Be admitted to 澳门新葡京博彩 – Students who have never attended 澳门新葡京博彩 must complete the 招生过程 before applying to the OTA Program. This includes completing the College online orientation, submitting transcripts to the Registrar’s Office, and obtaining a 澳门新葡京博彩 student email account.
          • Transcripts and admission documentation must be submitted and processed by 澳门新葡京博彩’s Registrar’s Office before applying to the program. Please note: This process will take 6 to 8 weeks.
          •  Students should follow the registrar’s information 在这里.
    • 使用这个 form to complete Observation 小时 of an Occupational Therapy Practitioner
        • Prospective students must have verification of at least 12 observation 小时 in an occupational therapy setting or verification of employment 小时 in the field.
        • Observation 小时 must not be more than three [3] years old at the time of application to the OTA Program.
        • Please note that some facilities may require students to meet certain criteria before allowing students to observe in the facility.
        • Applicants currently working in an occupational therapy department, may verify employment/observation in the occupational therapy field by completing the observation 小时 form and including their direct supervisor’s name, title, 电子邮件地址, 电话号码. Please notify your supervisor that you are applying to the OTA Program and that they will be contacted to verify employment and experience.
        • Observation 小时 expectations and rules for observations
            • Call the site and schedule an appointment to meet the Occupational Therapy Manager or designated contact person to ensure the feasibility of observati在一个t that facility. Explain that you are seeking admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 澳门新葡京博彩.
            • Communicate with the Occupational Therapy Manager or designated contact person to determine your duties and the site’s expectations of you in preparation for and during your observation time.
            • You must comply with all the facility’s policies and procedures including rules and regulations concerning dress code, 行为, 和机密性. Students should plan to dress in khaki or black pants and a collared shirt with closed-toe shoes unless instructed otherwise by the site (do not wear shorts, t恤, 人字拖, Croc-type鞋, 跑步裤或瑜伽裤, 等.).
            • Some hospitals and facilities may require students to meet certain criteria before allowing them to complete observation 小时 in their facilities.
            • Arrive at the scheduled time as planned by your supervisor or contact person. 也, make sure to notify your supervisor 24 小时 in advance if t在这里 is a need to cancel or reschedule your observati在一个ppointment.
            • Avoid eating, drinking, or chewing gum during your observation session (except in approved areas). 也, avoid strong odors such as perfumes and tobacco.
            • Always remain attentive and professional. Thank the staff for their time and for allowing you to observe their work and the facilities.
    • 简历- Include your current 重新开始. 如果需要，使用这个 简历模板 to assist with developing a 重新开始, which is to be submitted during the application period.
    • Statement of Readiness – 在完成 Statement of Readiness 文档,r含铅的 Essential Requirements.
    • Attend an Informational sessi在一个bout the OTA program

  3. + 3. Submit your application through Etrieve

    • 注意: Google Chrome’s web browser is recommended.
    • All applicants (including Linkage and Veteran seat seekers) must complete the OTA application.
    • Decisions will be sent to the 澳门新葡京博彩 电子邮件地址 you applied with after the admissions committee meets the second week of October. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.

  4. +选拔过程

    FOR PROSPECTIVE LINKAGE PROGRAM 候选人:

      • 总共 两个席位 are allocated to prospective candidates from Pasco-Hernando State College and Hillsborough 社区 College applying via the Linkage Program. Prospective linkage applicants may find detailed instructions in the Linkage Handbook available from the academic advisors at their respective colleges.
      • The application window for linkage candidates opens at 9 a.m. 9月 1 and closes 9月 15. Selected candidates are notified via electronic mail by 10月中旬.
      • Linkage applicants may submit the electronic application only after meeting with an academic advisor at their respective Colleges to initiate the Linkage Transmittal Form. The Linkage Transmittal Form must be submitted to the linkage administrator 澳门新葡京博彩 by 8月15日. Applicants neglecting to follow this process will not be considered for admission, and applications will not be acknowledged.
      • No application is considered until all necessary 澳门新葡京博彩 admission documentation (application to 澳门新葡京博彩, high school transcripts, college transcripts if applicable, 居住权的文书工作, 等.) has been received and processed by the Registrar’s Office.
      • Preference will be given to the student with a 高绩点 if more than one qualified applicant from the same instituti在一个pplies for the same seat.
      • Unused linkage slots will revert to general admission students.

    经验丰富的协议:

      • Two 座位 are allocated 在一个 first-come, first-qualified basis to prospective qualified veterans 登记 澳门新葡京博彩. Students must meet with the Coordinator of Veteran Services to determine eligibility before initiating the following process:
      • After establishing veteran eligibility, students need to meet with an academic advisor to determine if the admission criteria for the program are met.
      • Academic advisors will forward qualified applications and related documents (transmittal form, observation 小时 form, 重新开始, transcripts) directly to the OTA Program Director from 7月15日至8月15日.
      • If more than two qualified applicants apply for the 座位, preference will be given to the students with the highest GPAs. In the event of applicants having the same GPA, 座位 will be assigned to the student(s) who applied first (based on the date and time posted on the application form).
      • The two selected veteran applicants will be notified via email shortly 8月15日以后.
      • 之间的 September 1 and September 15, the two selected veteran applicants must complete the online application for the OTA Program, which is available on the program webpage.
      • Veteran students who were not selected will have the opportunity to apply again through the general 招生过程 from September 1 through September 30.
      • Unassigned 座位 will revert to general admission students.

    一般入学:

      • 剩下的 座位 are allocated to general admission, qualified students.
      • 十个 additional applicants are designated as alternates.
      • The application window for general admission opens at 9 a.m. 9月 1 ,是 open through September 30.
          1. The OTA Selection Committee utilizes a point system as a guide in the selection of qualified students for the OTA Program.   
          2. Areas evaluated by the committee include college GPA, 先决条件平均绩点, Polk County residency, related experiences in the field, and corequisite and General Education courses completed.   

    注意: 电子邮件 OTA@波尔克.edu for more information or questions regarding this process. 

    • No application is considered until all necessary 澳门新葡京博彩 admission documentation (application to 澳门新葡京博彩, high school transcripts, college transcripts if applicable, 居住权的文书工作, 等.) has been received and processed by the Registrar’s Office.
    • Selected candidates and alternates for general admissi在一个re notified via email 10月中旬.
    • All students admitted into the OTA program must attend the required New Student Orientation Day in November.  The date and time of the orientation day will be indicated in the acceptance 澳门新葡京博彩 email.