April 5, 2018 - The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy notified Panola College that the pass rate for the 2017 graduating class of Occupational Therapy Assistant students was 97 percent.
“This is a fantastic pass rate,” said Kelly Reed-Hirsch, Dean of Health Sciences. “Our faculty and staff are second to none for this exceptional program.”
The OTA program comprises five academic semesters involving classroom and laboratory work, and two eight-week fieldwork experiences in clinical settings where students learn how to analyze the client, environment, occupations, wellness and everyday functioning.
“We use a team-based learning approach that fosters critical thinking through the simulation of real life experiences,” said Cheri Lambert, OTA Director. “During the clinical phase of the program, our students work in therapy clinics throughout our region to gain the confidence and experience needed once they graduate.”
The certification exam is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Successful completion of the exam qualifies the graduates to be Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA).
