OTA Application Process

OTA Application Process

The OTA program requires students to take pre-requisites, co-requisites, complete shadowing experiences and submit essay with assigned prompt. See application for prompt change to: Essay prompt will be on application.

Required Co-requisites include: 2 courses in specified sciences, Eng &101 and Psych&100. Co-requisites include Math, Communications and one Sociology course. All applicants applying in 2023 will need all pre-requisites by the time of turning in the application and co-requisites completed before start of the program.

Sequencing all Anatomy and Physiology courses must be taken at the same institution. Central Washington University courses (EXSCI 350, EXSCI 350Lab, EXSCI 351 and EXSCI 351Lab) and Washington State University courses (KINES/MVTST 262 and KINES/MVTST 380) meet the AP 103 and AP 104 OTA degree requirement at GRC.

For a complete listing and to see where you need to begin see the OTA Program Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites sections of the Curriculum sequence

Once you determine which required pre-requisites and co-requisites are required, determine what path best fits you. 

Once you determine which required pre-requisites and co-requisites are required, determine what path best fits you.

Other things to consider and to do:

• It is required to meet with our Pre-health Occupations Health Advisor prior to applying for the program
• Determine which program track you would like to apply for: Hybrid or Traditional (details on home page)
• Review the Essential Functions for the Student to understand the demands of the job.
• Review Shadowing requirements
• Review Mandatory Immunizations

Ready to begin? Download the OTA Prerequisites & Application Information and start today! 

Candidate Selection Process:

Selection is based on the following system (not in order of priorities):

• Grades in pre-requisites, co-requisites and cumulative college GPA (past 5 years)
• Number of completed supporting co-requisites at time of application. Applicants are awarded points based on the number of supporting courses taken. For candidates applying, starting 2023, all co-requisites must be done by the time of application, and co-requisites by the start of the first day of class. If there is hardship completing co-requisites, please contact the Program Director.
• Job shadowing
• Essay score
• Related work experience

Students assume all responsibility for reading and following instructions.

Candidates who meet the requirements (academically, job shadow, and essay) are offered contingency acceptance into the program. Once offered a contingency spot in program, the candidate will receive information regarding the second step of the selection process which is completion of a National Background Check and Washington State Patrol Background Check. Again, applicants are awarded more points if pre-requisites and co-requisites are completed at time of application. Important to note, 2023 students must have completed all pre-requisites at the time of submitting their application and if any co-requisites are incomplete, these must be taken prior to the start day of the program. If you had difficulty completing co-requistes please contact mporras-monroe@greenriver.edu

Note that a felony conviction may affect a student’s ability to be placed in fieldwork which is required to complete the requirements of the degree and affect the graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain licensure. Students must complete Level II fieldwork within 18 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program. If you do have a conviction on record you can contact NBCOT at NBCOT Character Review and Pre-Determination for eligibility.