OT school profile
Linn-Benton Community College-Healthcare Occupations Center OTA Associate
Lebanon, OR. Compare accreditation status, delivery format, ACOTE review timing, and NBCOT results for this occupational therapy program.
Program snapshot
At-a-glance facts before you shortlist
Start with the visible facts applicants expect, then use the decision snapshot and source links to see what public data can and cannot answer.
At-a-glance
Linn-Benton Community College-Healthcare Occupations Center
Cost, acceptance, and enrollment metrics are not matched for this program yet.
- Location
- Lebanon, OR
- Credential
- OTA Associate
- Latest NBCOT
- 100% (2025)
- Accreditation
- Accreditation
- Format
- 75-100% distanceDistance: 75-100%
- Next ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
Our take
Linn-Benton Community College-Healthcare Occupations Center program assessment
Why it stands out
- The strongest evidence is consistency: a 97.0% 5-year NBCOT average with a 91% floor is much more persuasive than one perfect year.
- Its #18 placement keeps it within the stronger portion of the national comparison, even though it does not reach the top tier.
- The distance component creates real scheduling flexibility while preserving the in-person labs and clinical work required for an OT or OTA degree.
Tradeoffs that matter
- This degree leads to OTA practice, not the occupational therapist credential. It is a different role with a different scope of practice, not a shorter version of the same job.
- 75-100% distance favors students who can learn independently online. The tradeoff is less routine campus contact even though labs and fieldwork still require in-person participation.
What to compare next
- Compare this OTA pathway with nearby programs on fieldwork geography, graduation timing, and the local assistant roles available after certification.
- Use the 97.0% five-year NBCOT average and 91% low year when comparing outcomes; they say more about consistency than the latest 100% result alone.
- Compare the actual in-person calendar with other hybrid programs, especially lab blocks and fieldwork locations that the distance percentage does not remove.
Ranking placement
Where this program appears in The OT Index
Published placements show where this program sits nationally, with the key facts to check before shortlisting.
| Program | OTA Associate program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Public |
| Location | 300 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, OR 97355 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | 2025/2026 |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2032/2033 |
| Source coverage | ACOTE, NBCOT |
Applicant read
How the program's structure changes the decision
Degree level, delivery format, and accreditation timing create different kinds of value even when two programs have similar outcomes.
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
The distance component can reduce weekly classroom travel, but it does not remove lab, practical-exam, or fieldwork obligations. Its value depends on how much flexibility remains after those in-person blocks are counted.
Accreditation review context
ACOTE lists the next review window as 2032/2033. This is scheduling context, not a quality grade; confirm the program's current status and any review outcome directly with ACOTE.
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 | Linn-Benton Community College, Healthcare Occupations Center | OTA Level Program | 100% |
| 2024 | Linn-Benton Community College, Healthcare Occupations Center | OTA Level Program | 100% |
| 2023 | Linn-Benton Community College, Healthcare Occupations Center | OTA Level Program | 100% |
| 2022 | Linn-Benton Community College, Healthcare Occupations Center | OTA Level Program | 91% |
| 2021 | Linn-Benton Community College, Healthcare Occupations Center | OTA Level Program | 94% |
Linn-Benton Community College-Healthcare Occupations Center is an outcome-led shortlist choice: its 97.0% NBCOT average across 5 years, with no year below 91%, shows unusual consistency. Its #18 placement in overall OTA programs confirms that the strength is comparative, not just a good-looking percentage. Its substantial distance component suits applicants who need online coursework and can still travel for labs and fieldwork.