{"id":7532,"date":"2020-07-15T17:08:47","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T21:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=7532"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:47:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:47:42","slug":"ota-vs-cota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/ota-vs-cota\/","title":{"rendered":"OTA vs. COTA: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to occupational therapy careers and credentials, you\u2019ve got to know your ABCs. And by this, we mean, the letters that you can \u201cearn\u201d as you develop your career. Occupational Therapists, for example, may have the abbreviation OT following their name, or potentially OTR or OTD, depending on their level of education and certification. Occupational Therapy Aides and Assistants are no exception.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are considering becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you\u2019ve likely come across the abbreviations OTA and COTA. The question is, how do these titles compare? Is there a difference between <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an OTA vs. COTA<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is an OTA?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OTA stands for Occupational Therapy Assistant, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which is the title you will receive after completing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/majors\/occupational-therapy-assistant\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">occupational therapy <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">assistant school<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and obtaining your license to practice.\u00a0 OTAs, like their name entails, are essentially assistants to the Occupational Therapist, helping them to carry out treatment plans. You will most often find an OTA working directly with patients to develop and improve fine motor skills, or to work through the physical and mental challenges of a given condition or disorder.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/what-does-an-occupational-therapist-assistant-do\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can learn more about the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">role of an OTA here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now, here\u2019s where it can get confusing. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Occupational <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therapy Assistants (OTAs)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can also be Certified <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Occupational Therapy Assistants<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (COTAs)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. There is just one key difference between the two titles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is a COTA?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A COTA, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">does all the duties of an OTA, but <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has taken an extra step to get certified in their field. Specifically, they registered with the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and completed the necessary certification exam.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s important to note that t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/glossary\/nbcot-cota-exam-in-ct\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NBCOT COTA certification<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> sometimes separate from<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> state licensure. Depending on your state, becoming a COTA may not be required to practice. However, in the state of Connecticut, OTAs must become certified through the NBCOT, before they <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can practice in the field.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond meeting requirements, becoming a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant has its benefits. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The NBCOT-COTA exam will enable you to add \u201ccertified\u201d to your job title, which can lead to increased opportunities in the field. This step forward will also make you eligible to pursue a master\u2019s in Occupational <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therapy, if<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> your long-term goal is to become a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Become a COTA<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant is one of the fastest paths towards a successful, practical career in occupational therapy. Unlike <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/ot-vs-ota-programs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Occupational Therapists<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, there is no graduate degree involved. You will only need to spend a couple of years in school and training to become eligible for this career.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The right OTA program will not only prepare you to check off the required boxes, but also enable you to become fully certified in the field. To become a COTA and complete the NBCOT exam, it is required that you have an associate degree from an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accredited <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">occupational therapy program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goodwin University\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/cota-programs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">COTA program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, for example, is accredited by the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education\u202f(ACOTE)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All graduates of our occupational therapy program are eligible to sit for the certification exam. Our OTA courses are specifically designed to position students for success, covering topics such as behavioral health, movement and function, and the application of occupational therapy across the lifespan. Not only do graduates walk away as certification-eligible, they also take with them great clinical and analytical proficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you would like to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/how-to-become-an-occupational-therapist-assistant\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">become a COTA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 formally, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant \u2013 in Connecticut, Goodwin is an excellent place to start your journey. Our OTA school is flexible, forward-thinking, and career-focused. Not to mention, enrollment is hassle-free.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call 800-889-3282, or <\/span><\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/landingpages\/occupational-therapy\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">visit us online<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to learn more.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to occupational therapy careers and credentials, you\u2019ve got to know your ABCs. And by this, we mean, the letters that you can \u201cearn\u201d as you develop your career. 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