OTA associate degree
Brookline College-Phoenix Campus OTA Program
Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant · Phoenix, Arizona Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Credits
- 72
- Format
- Blended (online coursework + hands-on labs and fieldwork)
One core start each year, with extra entry points for students with transfer credit.
Source quote
“iculum prepares you to support individuals and families in real-world settings; helping people participate more fully in the activities that give life meaning. Course Totals 72 Credit hours OTA Core Courses | 67 Credits Course Credit Hours OTA 100 Foundations of OT 3 OTA 111 Evidence Based Practice 2 OTA 101 Conditions through the Life Span 2 OTA 102 Psychosocial ... hrough the activities that matter most, from daily routines to school, work, and home life. This accelerated program is designed for motivated, busy adults and features a flexible blended format that combines online coursework with hands-on labs and supervised fieldwork, allowing you to build real-world skills while balancing your responsibilities. Early in the program, on-campus attendance is limited ... g your responsibilities. Early in the program, on-campus attendance is limited to just one Friday per month, supporting greater flexibility as you get started. The program also offers one core start each year, along with select entry points for students with eligible transfer credits. Guided by experienced, student-focused instructors, you’ll connect classroom learn”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- OTA associate degree
- Institution type
- Private Profit
- Share taught by distance education
- 75-100%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2023/2024
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2030/2031
- Address
- 2445 W. Dunlap Avenue, #100, Phoenix, AZ 85021-5815
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
89% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 94.5% average over the last 2 reported years
| 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 89% |
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.
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.
Brookline College-Phoenix Campus OTA Program: FAQ
What is Brookline College-Phoenix Campus’s NBCOT pass rate?
89% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 94.5% on average over the last 2 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is Brookline College-Phoenix Campus’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 Arizona
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Arizona is handled by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. How to get licensed in Arizona →
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