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2024-2025

Total OTAT Program = 61 credit hours

Tuition and fees

Total tuition cost for county residents: $124.54/credit hour x 61 = $7,596.94
Total tuition cost for out-of-county residents: $154.08/credit hour x 61 = $9,398.88

Additional program expenses

Average textbooks cost $1,300
Clinical compliance/background check $130
Program polo shirt $60
CPR $65
Liability insurance (12.50 per year) $25 added with registration
Supplemental fees ($35 per course x 4) $140 added with registration
Institutional fees $70 added with registration
OT Association membership fees $100
Continuing education course $100
Total (additional program expenses) $1,990

Total cost of program

Total cost of OTAT program for county resident $9,586.94
Total cost of OTAT program for out-of-county resident $11,388.88

Costs are approximate, will vary per student, and are subject to change. Costs indicated do not include expenses related to class supplies, travel (including parking) and meals. Uniform requirements, clinical requirements/onboarding fees and additionally required drug screening at clinical sites will vary, and are not included in program cost. Additional expenses are incurred for the national certification exam and licensure fees.

License, application, certification and/or examination costs

Graduates of an accredited/approved entry-level occupational therapy assistant program are eligible to sit for the certification exam. Information related to the process can be found at www.nbcot.org. Eligible candidates must apply for authorization to take the examination by completing the NCBOT Certification Examination Application either online or via a paper copy.

Certification examination cost

Online exam application fee: $540
Paper exam application fee:  $595

Many states have limited ability to practice prior to successful completion of the certification examination and/or limited practice while awaiting the licensing application to be processed. Ohio is one of the states that requires a license before beginning to practice occupational therapy. Graduates of the Tri-C OTA Program planning to practice in Ohio must contact the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board, 77 High Street, 16th Floor, Columbus, OH 43266-0317. The phone number is 614-466-3774.

For specific information on license application fees, limited permits, licensure and Ohio laws and rules for occupational therapy providers, visit the OT/PT/AT Board web site: https://otptat.ohio.gov/home

Ohio licensure fee: $100

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Heather Foos, M.Ed., OTR/L
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216-987-4055
Heather.foos@tri-c.edu
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