OTA Programs in Port St Lucie

The closest Occupational Therapy Assistant program to Port St Lucie is offered at the Keiser University West Palm Beach location.

Program Overview

Keiser University’s Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program prepares students to support licensed occupational therapists in helping clients gain independence in daily activities through therapeutic interventions.

This 83-credit hour program emphasizes clinical reasoning, professionalism, and evidence-based practices, covering topics such as kinesiology, neurological and psychiatric disorders, and therapeutic interventions.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam, leading to licensure as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).

Keiser University near Port St Lucie

Campus Address

  • 2085 Vista Parkway West Palm Beach, Florida 33411

It is about a 45 minute drive to the West Palm Beach campus from Port St Lucie.

Distance and drive times for cities near Port St. Lucie include:

  • Stuart: 30.4 miles, 41 minutes
  • Hobe Sound: 35.4 miles, 32 minutes
  • Fort Pierce: 62.7 miles, 1 hour 3minutes
  • Port Salermo: 37.6 miles, 37 minutes

Campus Overview

keiser university campus building

The West Palm campus offers programs in nursing, radiologic technology, and occupational therapy, with a focus on addressing healthcare gaps in the local community.

The campus offers a hybrid model of learning, combining online coursework with hands-on clinical experience, catering primarily to adult learners and career-focused students.

Keiser University emphasizes a “one-class-at-a-time” structure, which allows students to focus deeply on individual subjects while balancing work and family responsibilities.

The institution is also proud of its national recognition for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report. With an emphasis on small class sizes, personalized attention, and strong connections to local healthcare providers, the campus aims to serve as a vital resource for workforce development in Collier County.