Program Overview
Occupational therapy is a dynamic health care profession that promotes engagement in meaningful daily and routine occupations, those activities that give meaning and purpose to our lives. Occupations commonly addressed through occupational therapy include self-care activities, work or school tasks, driving, leisure, home maintenance and community activities. Occupational therapists work with clients, families, groups, and populations to promote health and wellness, prevent illness or injury, develop or restore functional and adaptation skills, facilitate social engagement, and create accessible and supportive environments. Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, homes, school systems, and community programs.
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Program Contact
Dr. Pamalyn Kearney
706-721-3641
studyot@augusta.edu
Program Accreditation and Graduate Certification
The Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Graduates of accredited programs may take the national certification examination for occupational therapists administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
For additional information, contact:
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Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone number: 301-652-6611
Email: accred@aota.org
www.acoteonline.org
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National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
One Bank Street
Suite 300
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-990-7979
Email: info@nbcot.org
www.nbcot.org |
Admissions Information
See the Department of Occupational Therapy website for specific admissions information and prerequisites.
Progression and Graduation Requirements
- The Department of Occupational Therapy does not accept any grade below a C (70%) in general coursework and Level I Fieldwork coursework. The Department of Occupational Therapy does not accept any grade below a B (80%) in intervention coursework and Level II Fieldwork coursework.
- Students must complete 89 hours of curriculum coursework – including fieldwork experiences – to graduate from the program.
Program Information
- Program Length: 2 Years
- CIP Code: 51.2306
- Program Code: MHSOT_OTHP
- Major Code: OTHP
