The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Virginia Western Community College has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). This significant milestone allows the College to begin enrolling students for the Fall 2025 semester and officially launch the Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
“This candidacy designation represents the culmination of years of work to ensure this program meets the highest educational and professional standards,” said Leah Savelyev, DHSc, OTR/L, OTA/L, Program Head for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. “From building the curriculum to designing hands-on training labs and purchasing industry-standard equipment, we have laid a strong foundation for our students’ success.”
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