Next Information Sessions:​​​​​​​​​​

Wednesdays, from 5 PM - 6 PM

  • September 16, 2026
    • Rescheduled for September 23rd
  • October 21, 2026
  • November 18, 2026

The OTA Information Sessions will be held using Zoom video conferencing.

Please RSVP for the Information Session by emailing to ota@sac.edu​

Include the following information in your email submitted no later than 12 noon
on the date of the information session you wish to attend:

  • Your name and email address

  •  The date of the OTA information session that you would like to attend

  • Submit your RSVP no later than 12 noon on the date of the requested OTA information session 

An invitation to join the Zoom conference will be sent on the date of the information session to the email address provided.

Contact Us

Dawn McKenna-Sallade, MA, OTR/L
Program Director (HS-107)
 mckenna_dawn@sac.edu

Vanessa Gaston
OTA Program Assistant (HS-107)
 OTA@sac.edu
 (714) 564-6833

Jessica Padilla, BS, COTA/L
OTA Fieldwork Coordinator (HS-107)
 OTAFieldwork@sac.edu

Joanna Campos
OTA CTE Counselor
 (714) 564-6254

Daniel Peraza
OTA CTE Counselor
 (714) 564-6254

Welcome to the OTA Department

 

The OTA program is accepting applications for Spring 2027 from 8/17/26 through 10/2/26. Please choose “OTA Application Process” from the left side menu for application materials.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Department offers an associate degree program for Occupational Therapy Assistant and post-professional bachelor program for OTAs in Occupational Studies. We provide a strong foundation in the skills and knowledge necessary to help you pursue a career as an Occupational Therapist Assistant!

 

OTA Application Process

 

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