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Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale OTA Associate
Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Compare accreditation status, delivery format, ACOTE review timing, and NBCOT performance signals for this occupational therapy program.
OTA AssociateProbationary Accreditation-InactiveCampus-basedNBCOT 2025: 53%
Program snapshot
Accreditation, format, and outcomes in one profile
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Decision snapshot
Should Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale be on your shortlist?
Use the source facts first, then pressure-test cost, format, fieldwork, and outcome context before applying.
Best for
- OTA Associate applicants comparing campus-based programs in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
- Applicants willing to verify the current ACOTE status directly before treating the program as a final option.
- Applicants who want a public NBCOT outcome signal from 2025 before applying.
Watch closely
- Confirm exactly what the current ACOTE status means for enrollment, graduation, and exam eligibility.
- Up 21 points versus prior year in the latest matched NBCOT row.
- Ask for a fieldwork map and weekly schedule so commute and placement expectations are clear.
Ask before deciding
- What does the current ACOTE accreditation status mean for entering students and graduation eligibility?
- What was the candidate count behind the published NBCOT pass-rate percentage?
- How are Level II fieldwork placements assigned, and how far do students typically travel?
Ranking placement
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| Program | OTA Associate program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Private Nonprofit |
| Location | 1500 NW 49th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | 2019/2020 |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2026/2027 |
| Source coverage | ACOTE, NBCOT |
Applicant read
How to interpret this program
A strong program profile should help applicants separate source facts from practical fit questions.
Degree path
This is an OTA pathway, so compare commute, supervision model, fieldwork placement support, local OTA role availability, and bridge-plan optionality before enrolling.
Format fit
Campus-based programs still vary by lab schedule, commute burden, fieldwork geography, and clinical specialty exposure. Ask for the weekly schedule and fieldwork map.
Accreditation runway
The next ACOTE review window is 2026/2027, so applicants should ask what has changed since the last review and whether the program expects any status updates.
NBCOT performance
Certification exam performance history
The OT Index stores the public NBCOT school-performance rows by program type and year, then links rows to ACOTE profiles when the school name can be matched.
| Year | NBCOT school name | Program type | Passing % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Keiser University, Ft. Lauderdale | OTA Level Program | 53% |
| 2024 | Keiser University, Ft. Lauderdale | OTA Level Program | 32% |
| 2023 | Keiser University, Ft. Lauderdale | OTA Level Program | 38% |
| 2022 | Keiser University, Ft. Lauderdale | OTA Level Program | 65% |
| 2021 | Keiser University, Ft. Lauderdale | OTA Level Program | 96% |
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