Albuquerque OTA Program

About the OTA Program in Albuquerque

Our Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program in Albuquerque, New Mexico will grant you the knowledge and skills to pursue an entry-level position as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

We offer an accelerated OTA program that caters to working adults, allowing you to earn your associates degree in as little as 96 weeks. Our blended program combines online OTA classes with hands-on labs that occur on campus about five to six times per semester. This blended format allows you to earn your degree while working full-time. It also provides an opportunity for those who live outside the Albuquerque area to earn their degree in a fast growing field within our healthcare industry.

At Brookline College, we want to help you achieve your goals in the shortest time possible. In as little as 96 weeks, you can graduate from our program, obtain your OTA degree, and take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). With this certification, you can work anywhere in the United States.

Contact our admissions representatives today. We’re excited to meet you and are honored to help you embark on your new career.

One Degree

Multiple Opportunities

Hands-on

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For Busy Adults

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What You’ll Learn

Our Occupational Therapy Assistant courses prepare you to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, assisted-living facilities, community centers, schools, and sensory clinics. You will receive a well-rounded education with an emphasis on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial interventions that meet the needs of every patient.

Albuquerque OTA students have the opportunity to learn from working clinicians who practice in pediatric, rehabilitation, psychosocial, and geriatric settings. In our OTA classes, information is presented through online learning with required readings, videos, discussion posts, and assignments. Classes meet every week through an online lecture, where students are expected to participate and engage with others. These skills are then practiced and reinforced during campus-based labs.

In addition to our practice courses, students participate in three level-I fieldwork experiences where you will shadow practicing clinicians to discover how your class activities are applied to real world situations.

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Admissions Requirements for the Albuquerque OTA Program

Enrollment in the OTA program includes the following steps for admission

1 Meet with Admissions Representative (virtual or in-person)

2 Schedule & Pass TEAS entrance assessment

3 Submit completed OTA application

4 Complete FAFSA & Financial Aid Interview

5 Complete formal interview with the OTA Leadership Team

6 Pass drug and background checks, and provide medical clearance*

*For students accepted into the OTA program, documentation of current CPR certification along with immunization and vaccination records is required. A drug and background check will be required as well, and in the state of Arizona, students are also required to complete a fingerprint clearance card.

OTA Program with a Career-driven Curriculum

The OTA curriculum begins with broad foundational concepts of professionalism, occupation, and whole-person client-centered care, with the focus on human complexity and the innate need to engage in purposeful activity.

Students then learn about contextual factors including psychosocial influences, health disparities, and the role of occupational therapists in providing evidence-based treatments while advocating and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a constantly changing society.

With a strong understanding of these universal concepts students then learn more specific models, interventions, and therapeutic approaches for those who have physical, neurological, sensory, and developmental disabilities and impairments. During this stage of student development, Level-I fieldwork is introduced to allow students the opportunity to tie didactic learning to real world learning situations.

Our program culminates with an in-depth study of clinical reasoning before completing Level-II fieldwork, where curricular threads and learning objects are applied in a practice setting, resulting in competent entry level practitioners.

Below are some of the topics we cover in our OTA curriculum:

Psychosocial Practice
Evidence Based practice
Conditions Through the Life Span
Advocacy Skills for OTAs
Physical Rehabilitation
Neurological Rehabilitation
Geriatric Practice
Pediatric Fieldwork
Kinesiology

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I love this place! Everyone is so nice and the teachers are awesome and very helpful! Couldn't have asked for a better college experience than this one.

– Savanna C.

The Albuquerque Campus

Not only does the Albuquerque campus offer various programs, but it spans two convenient locations in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Both locations host modern simulation labs that provide students with immersive real-world medical environments.

Moreover, Albuquerque students can access our Learning Resource Center (LRC) at either location. Our LRCs are ideal locations for you to study, conduct research, and gain increased exposure and knowledge within your chosen field. Outside of class, students can relax in the campus library or one of our student lounges.

Student Support

We strive to support all our students as much as possible. For instance, our blended format fosters an environment of flexibility, inclusion, and success. You can count on us for support throughout the OTA program and long after graduation.

Career Assistance

We pride ourselves on preparing OTA graduates to succeed in the field. Not only do we offer smaller class sizes and dynamic curriculums, but we also maintain a dedicated team of career-service coordinators. They provide graduates with resume workshops, mock interviews, career advisement, and more.

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The faculty has been the best part of my experience at Brookline. The faculty is extremely dedicated to their students. The instructors are knowledgeable. The instructors have a strong academic background that is backed up by professional experience in their respective fields.

– Stephen M.

Campus Location

Our main Albuquerque campus is easily accessible and located west of the Rio Grande on US RTE 66, which is minutes from all the major highways. Around10 miles north of our main campus on RTE 45 lies the Brookline educational extension site.

Albuquerque Main Campus

4201 Central Avenue N.W.
Suite J
Albuquerque, NM 87105

888-717-0199
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Albuquerque, New Mexico is a vibrant city with diverse cultures, art, and tradition. Not only does it offer plenty of employment opportunities, it is also known for its year-round sunshine and outdoor activities, like the International Balloon Fiesta. Journey to Albuquerque for a unique and inspiring place to live.

Commonly Asked Questions

Does Brookline College offer an Occupational Therapy Assistant program near me?

Our Occupational Therapy Assistant program accepts students from many areas in Albuquerque and its surrounding cities and states, including but not limited to some of the following areas in New Mexico.

Belen, NM	Bernalillo, NM	Corrales, NM
Espanola, NM	Grants, NM	Las Vegas, NM
Los Alamos, NM	Los Lunas, NM	Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
North Valley, NM	Rio Rancho, NM	Santa Fe, NM
Socorro, NM	South Valley, NM	Taos, NM

When can I apply to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program?

OTA classes are only offered once per year. We do this so that all our students can complete the program at the same time. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact an admissions representative.

How long does it take to complete the Occupational Therapy Assistant program?

In just under two years, you can complete our Occupational Therapy Assistant program and earn your Associate of Applied Science degree.

What OTA certifications can I take after completing the program?

Upon graduation, you can take the national OTA certification exam through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). If you pass, you can work anywhere in the nation and will be known as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

When is the Albuquerque campus open to students?

The main Albuquerque campus is typically open on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, operating hours may change throughout the year based on holiday schedules and other factors.

How much is the Occupational Therapy Assistant program?

At Brookline College, we offer fixed tuition for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. This means that you will know exactly what your education will cost from start to finish. OTA tuition costs can vary depending on your specific circumstances, including your financial aid eligibility. In fact, our financial aid team can help you apply for college grants, scholarships, and loans. To learn more, reach out to one of our admissions representatives.

What are the student outcomes for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program?

The student outcomes as reported to ACOTE are as follows:

Cohort Year	Students Admitted	Graduation Rate	NBCOT Passing Rate
2022	5	New program/ No graduates	TBD
2023		TBD	TBD
2024		TBD	TBD
2025		TBD	TBD

https://www.nbcot.org/EN/EDUCATORS/HOME#SCHOOLPERFORMANCE
Last updated February 2023

When does OTA fieldwork need to be completed?

Students must complete all Level II fieldwork within 12 months of completing the didactic portion of the program.

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

The associate-degree-level occupational therapy assistant program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. The program must have a pre-accreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be qualified to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

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Earn Your Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree in as Little as 96 Weeks

About the OTA Program in Albuquerque

Get Started

What You’ll Learn

Admissions Requirements for the Albuquerque OTA Program

OTA Program with a Career-driven Curriculum

The Albuquerque Campus

Student Support

Career Assistance

Campus Location

Albuquerque Main Campus

Commonly Asked Questions

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

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