Apply to Grossmont College

• Visit the Admissions & Records website for application instructions
• Complete the application through OpenCCC
  (you will be prompted to sign in or create a California Community Colleges student account).
• You will receive a student ID number (required for the OTA application)
• If accepted into the OTA program, you must reapply to Grossmont College to activate your student status

 

 

Prepare to Apply to the OTA Program

Prerequisites & Transfer / Equivalency

Prerequisites

Complete all prerequisites with a grade of C or better within 10 years. Schedule an appointment with a counselor to confirm OTA-specific requirements.

 

Course	Class Title / Info	Units
BIO 140/141 or BIO 144/145	Anatomy (With Lab), Physiology (Lab optional) OR Anatomy and Physiology	7 or 8
FS 120 or CD 125 or CD 131 or ETHN 125 or PSYC – C1000 or PSY 125 or PSY 150	Choose 1 of the courses listed	3
Total Credits		10/11

 

 

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Transfer Equivalency

Transfer & International Coursework

• If prerequisites are taken outside GCCCD, submit transcripts and course descriptions
• International transcripts must be evaluated by an approved credential service (NACES member)
• Transfer credit is not accepted for OTA core coursework

Important:  Foreign High School or College transcripts must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service from NACES.

 

 

 

Health & Screening Requirements

Immunizations, Background check, & drug screening info

Immunization Requirements

Proof of the following is required at time of application:

• MMR:  Measles, Mumps, & Rubella 
• Hepatitis B 
• Tdap - Tenanus
  (within the past 10 years)
• Varicella:  Chickenpox
• COVID-19

 

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Background Check & Drug Screening

Required for clinical placement

 

May affect eligibility for:

• Clinical placement
• NBCOT certification
• State licensure
• Employment

Note: LiveScan may reveal past or expunged items that impact employment eligibility. 

 

 

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Eligibility Notice

Individuals considering entering or currently enrolled in the OTA Program at Grossmont College who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime are urged to contact NBCOT for advisement and planning prior to continuing in the program. Persons on probation are not eligible to apply or be accepted into the OTA Program.  Failure to pass either or both the background check or drug screening procedures will interfere with clinical placements and may influence eligibility for licensure and/or NBCOT testing and/or employment. 

 

 

 

 

Apply to the OTA Program

 Application, transcripts, & documents

Required Materials

• Completed OTA Program application
• Two official transcripts for all college coursework:
  • One sent to Admissions & Records
  • One sent directly to the OTA Program
• Proof of high school completion (or GED) if no associate degree or higher
• Required immunization documentation 

Note: Transcripts from Grossmont/Cuyamaca will be obtained internally.

 

 

 

Selection & Submission

Selection Process

• Students are selected first-come, first-served upon verified completion of the application
  
  Important: Accepting a seat in the OTA program will remove you from all other Grossmont College health professions waitlists

Submission Options

Applications may be submitted:

• In person
  Building 34, Room 256
  
• By mail
  Grossmont College OTA Program
  8800 Grossmont College Drive
  El Cajon, California 92020
• By email
  Submit Application Materials
  
  

 

Important Reminders

• You are responsible for ensuring your application is received and complete
• Program communication may occur via email and other methods
• Keep your contact information current with the OTA Program
• Check your email regularly, including spam or junk folders
• Yahoo and Hotmail accounts may not reliably receive communications—use an alternate email address when possible