OTA associate degree
Black Hawk College OTA Program
Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant · Moline, Illinois Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Credits
- 65
- Format
- On-campus (Quad-Cities Campus)
- Start term
- August
Black Hawk says ACOTE has granted Candidacy status. Applications Oct. 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027 for an August 2027 start.
Source quote
“Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Number of Credits 65. Formats On-campus. Locations Quad-Cities Campus. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027 for program start ... Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Number of Credits 65. Formats On-campus. Locations Quad-Cities Campus. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027 for program start in August 2027. has ap ... Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Number of Credits 65. Formats On-campus. Locations Quad-Cities Campus. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027 for program start in August 2027. has applied for accreditation and has been granted Cand ... Therapy Assistant. Number of Credits 65. Formats On-campus. Locations Quad-Cities Campus. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027 for program start in August 2027. has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy status. Approximate overall cost $17,018”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Candidacy
- Degree level
- OTA associate degree
- Institution type
- Public
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 6600 34th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Published program cost
- Total
- $17,018
Total includes approximate in-district cost for the full program.
From the program’s published cost table on bhc.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Before you apply
- Confirm the current application deadline and whether the program uses OTCAS or its own application.
- Ask for the program’s NBCOT pass rate and graduation rate; ACOTE requires programs to publish them, and NBCOT posts school results on its school performance page.
- Check prerequisite courses, observation hours and GPA minimums. See OT school prerequisites.
- Plan for full-time fieldwork (at least 16 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.
Black Hawk College OTA Program: FAQ
How much does Black Hawk College’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $17,018. Living costs are extra.
Is Black Hawk College’s OTA program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Candidacy” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
Pay in Illinois
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Illinois is handled by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. How to get licensed in Illinois →
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