Ivy Tech Community College’s Anderson Campus is pleased to announce that its Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program has been awarded Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®).
This important milestone allows the program to begin enrolling students for a Fall 2026 start. Candidacy status signifies that the program is making satisfactory progress toward full accreditation and meets ACOTE’s standards required at this stage of development.
The OTA Program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to support occupational therapists in helping individuals achieve independence and improved quality of life through therapeutic interventions.
“We are excited to move forward with this next phase and look forward to preparing future occupational therapy assistants to serve their communities with excellence,” said Dr. Jess Littrell
Full accreditation will be pursued as the program continues to meet ACOTE requirements and progresses through the accreditation process.
For more information about the OTA Program at Ivy Tech Anderson Campus, visit OTA Webpage
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
