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Pima Medical Institute-Mesa OTA Program

Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) · Mesa, Arizona Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Associate of Occupational Science (AOS)
Program length
About 20 months
Source quote
“graduates at other PMI campuses receive an Associate of Occupational Science ... approximately 20 months”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
OTA associate degree
Institution type
Private Profit
Share taught by distance education
0%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2017/2018
Next ACOTE on-site review
2027/2028
Address
957 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ 85202-2903

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

79% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 84% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
96%85%92%81%79%

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.

Pima Medical Institute-Mesa OTA Program: FAQ

How long is Pima Medical Institute-Mesa’s OTA program?

About 20 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What is Pima Medical Institute-Mesa’s NBCOT pass rate?

79% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 84% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is Pima Medical Institute-Mesa’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

$73,490median annual pay
$53,810–$89,88010th–90th percentile
1,120occupational therapy assistants employed

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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