Program Format and Cost
Program Format
THIS IS A 2 YEAR PROGRAM AND UPON COMPLETION STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE AN A.S. DEGREE
The OTA Program is comprised of both online and on campus courses. In order to take online courses, students will need to have a computer/device with audio & camera capabilities, reliable internet access, and a working email address. Students will need to have basic skills in internet access and word processing. There are student tutorials on the Santa Ana College Canvas Student Resources website to guide the student in use of the system.
Student must have access to reliable transportation, up to 60 miles one way, for Level I & Level II fieldwork. Students without access to reliable transportation may be unable to complete Level I & Level II fieldwork, and unable to successfully complete the OTA program.
OTA Enrollment Format - On campus lecture and lab classes will meet on campus twice a week during the first, second and third semester. In addition, students are required to complete 32 hours of off-site Level I fieldwork during second and third semester. During the fourth (final) semester students are required to complete two eight-week full-time (40 hours a week) Level II fieldwork rotations. No courses are offered during the intersession or summer semesters.
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OTA Program Course Schedule
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| Semester I | On campus classes Monday & Wednesday (All Day) |
| Semester II | On campus classes Monday & Wednesday (All Day) + 32 hours of off-site Level I Fieldwork with Monday Classroom Meetings |
| Semester III | On campus classes Tuesday & Thursday (All Day) + 32 hours of off-site Level I Fieldwork with Friday Classroom Meetings |
| Semester IV | Two (2) eight-week full-time (40 hours a week) of Level II fieldwork rotations |
Program Duration - Our program takes two years to complete, with classes only being offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Students are not able to partially enroll in our program; which means that all courses need to be taken during the appropriate sequencing pattern. Students are not able to enroll in any OTA courses unless they have been admitted into the program.
Program Cost
Enrollment Fees - $46.00 per unit
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Type of Fees
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OTA Program 1st Semester Cost |
OTA Program 2nd Semester Cost |
OTA Program 3rd Semester Cost |
OTA Program 4th Semester Cost |
Total Cost of Program |
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| OTA Major Units |
$460.00 |
$598.00 |
$506.00 |
$552.00 |
$2116.00 |
| General Education Units (Up to Maximum of 12 units) |
$184 |
$184 |
$184 |
$0 |
$552.00 |
Student Fees |
$61.75 |
$61.75 |
$61.75 |
$61.75 |
$247.00 |
| Textbooks |
$300.00 |
$350.00 |
$300.00 |
$0 |
$920.00** |
| Loan Fees | $0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Distance Education Fees |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Total Cost of Tuition |
$1,005.75 |
$1,193.75 |
$1,051.75 |
$613.75 |
$3,865.00 |
*All fees and tuition are subject to change by the state legislature, Community College
Board of Governors, District Board of Trustees.
**Approximate
According to FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), cost of attendance
is defined as total amount of attending the program, which includes tuition and fees,
books, supplies, transportation, loan fees as well as fees associated with distance
education.
Additional fees associated with the program:
| Reliable internet access, computer or laptop, webcam and microphone for computer/laptop | Cost varies |
| CastleBranch Account for background check and medical document manager | $95.00* |
| CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Provider) from American Heart Association | Up to $100.00* |
| Professional liability insurance | $37.00 - $47.00* per year |
Documentation of various medical immunizations, which may require doctor visit
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Cost varies, depending on medical coverage |
| Doctor visit for Report of Medical Screening from pre-employment screening | Cost varies, depending on medical coverage |
*Cost subject to change.
As of 6/1/2025, the fee for Certification Exam for NBCOT is $540.00 for online application,
$595 for paper application. Click here for more information.
The application fee for CBOT is $50.00, and fingerprint fee is $49.00. Click here for more information.