OTA associate degree
Bossier Parish Community College OTA Program
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) · Bossier City, Louisiana Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Program length
- 18-month program component (after qualification courses)
- Start term
- Summer
Source quote
“associate of applied science degree in occupational therapy assistant ... the program component in 18 months ... a new OTA class beginning in the first summer session”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- OTA associate degree
- Institution type
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- Division of Science, Nursing, and Allied Health, 6220 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
100% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 95% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 85% | 100% |
Source: NBCOT school performance data, retrieved October 8, 2026. NBCOT counts new graduates who passed during the testing year, regardless of the number of attempts. Compare all programs’ pass rates.
Admission requirements
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
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.
Bossier Parish Community College OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Bossier Parish Community College’s OTA program?
18-month program component (after qualification courses), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Bossier Parish Community College’s OTA program?
Minimum GPA 2.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 20 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Bossier Parish Community College’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 95% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is Bossier Parish Community College’s OTA program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Accredited” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
Pay in Louisiana
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Louisiana is handled by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. How to get licensed in Louisiana →
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