STC OTA Program

🎉 Huge congratulations to our amazing Class of 2025 OTA student, Vivi C., for officially passing the NBCOT board certification exam! Your hard work and dedication have paid off — welcome to the OT profession! We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll accomplish on your journey ahead. 💙👏

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Congratulations to the South Texas College OTA Class of 2025!
As faculty and staff, we are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished. Over the past two years, you have shown remarkable perseverance, dedication, and a commitment to growth that has not gone unnoticed. Each of you has overcome challenges, pushed through demanding coursework, and embraced the values of occupational therapy with heart and integrity.

This moment marks the culmination of your hard work—but it is also the beginning of a new and exciting chapter. As you step into the professional world, remember that your journey doesn’t end here. Your passion and purpose will continue to change lives, including your own.

As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Never stop dreaming, growing, and reaching. The sky is not the limit—it’s just the beginning.

Congratulations again. We celebrate you today and look forward to the incredible impact you will make tomorrow.

A big shout-out to the Armaillo College OTA Program for joining us in a meaningful collaboration on cultural diversity across our beautiful state of Texas! It was a wonderful experience exploring our differences and similarities as future OTAs. Thank you for your time, insight, and positive energy—we’re already looking forward to hosting another virtual potluck soon!

One of our very own! Proud moment!

Her purpose, their voice: STC alumna empowers autistic patients through Occupational Therapy Driven by compassion and a fierce commitment to helping others, STC alumna Cynthia Gonzalez is dedicated to a lifelong purpose of empowering others to gain independence and advocating for those who need it most.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our incredible Fieldwork Educators this Spring 2025!
We are beyond grateful to the dedicated OTRs and COTAs across the Rio Grande Valley who generously shared their time, expertise, and mentorship with our Level II students. Your hands-on guidance has been instrumental in preparing them to become confident, entry-level OTAs. We couldn’t have done it without you!

“The influence of a great educator can never be erased.”

As we wrap up an incredible month of celebrating Occupational Therapy Month, we’re proud to spotlight the amazing faculty behind the South Texas College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program!

With a combined 80 years of experience, Mr. Miller, Dr. Casas, and Dr. GG bring a wealth of knowledge from diverse practice areas including behavioral health, long-term acute care, home health (adults and pediatrics), pediatric outpatient, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), NICU, autism-centered care, work hardening, adult neuro outpatient centers, and burn rehab—just to name a few.

These dedicated educators are committed to providing a well-rounded learning experience, shaping future OTAs to succeed both in and out of the classroom. For over 25 years, the program has been established to provide high-quality education and hands-on training, preparing students to become compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapy Assistants their guidance has helped graduates make a lasting impact across the Rio Grande Valley.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the amazing Ms. Jacky! Thank you for everything you do to support the South Texas College OTA Program — we appreciate you more than words can say!

SOTA Club invites you to come celebrate occupational therapy with us on Thursday, April 24th at Peter Piper Pizza at 1620 N. 10th St. McAllen, TX.
A portion of the proceeds benefit the SOTA Club to aid in attending TOTA Conference. Please present this flyer any time between 11am-9pm. Have lunch or dinner at Peter Piper this Thursday! A special invite for our OT community between 6-8pm in celebration of OT Month and to have some OT Loteria fun!  Please share! Come one come all! We would love to see our OT community!

Today our students rolled up their sleeves and got hands-on in an engaging muscle lab focused on the intricate muscles of the hand! They explored both the thenar and hypothenar muscle groups, gaining a deeper understanding of their functions and the essential nerve supply that keeps everything moving. It was a great opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world anatomy in a collaborative and interactive setting.

Our Level I OTA students had an exciting and hands-on day of learning as they explored various intervention techniques to support future clients in their rehabilitation journeys. One of the highlights was learning about kinesiotaping, a therapeutic method used to facilitate or inhibit muscle movement, enhance function, and promote healing. Through this interactive session, students not only gained valuable clinical knowledge but also developed confidence in applying practical skills that they will carry into their future careers as occupational therapy assistants.

We are proud to see our students so engaged and committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.



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Shoutout to our very own Level II OTA student, Cynthia R., Class of 2025, for her outstanding performance during her rotation this week!

Your dedication, hard work, and passion for occupational therapy truly shine, and we couldn’t be prouder. Keep pushing forward and making a difference—you’re on the path to greatness!

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing.” – Pelé

Keep up the amazing work, Cynthia! The program is proud to have you representing us!