Occupational Therapist
Job Summary
Occupational Therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities, helping them regain independence.
Required Education / Training Summary
People starting in this career usually have:
Master's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
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| Occupational Therapist | Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Johnson & Wales University | $136,073.00 | FT - 3 years | Day, M-F | 117 credits | Y, fieldwork | in person | Providence, RI | Anatomy and Physiology: A complete year course sequence in anatomy (one semester) and physiology (one semester) is required. Students may take a combined anatomy/physiology sequence, but they must take both semesters in order to fulfill the requirement. L | Prepares people to become registered and license occupational therapists Cohort model that starts in June. Learn how to assist and inspire people to maximize their health, well-being and quality of life while increasing their independence, self-confidence and self-worth. Devise adaptive ways for clients to connect with their environment and complete the work, recreational and self-care tasks they need to succeed through our custom-built OTD facilities. |
https://www.jwu.edu/academics/programs-by-campus/providence-programs/oc… | onlineadmissions@jwu.edu | |
| Occupational Therapist | Master of Science (MS) Occupational Therapy | New England Institute of Technology | $93,400.00 | 2-3 years | Weekend days | 113 Quarter Credits | N | hybrid | East Greenwich, RI | certified occupational therapy assistant | This program is designed to be a bridge for professionals to move to the next level of responsibility as registered occupational therapists. The program is offered in a weekend format that requires students to be on campus five (5) weekends in each ten-week academic term and to participate online during alternate weeks. A student following the MSOT program as outlined may complete the program in ten (10) terms. | https://www.neit.edu/academics/graduate-degrees/occupational-therapy-ms… | agrzybowski@neit.edu | |
| Occupational Therapist | Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (PP-OTD) | New England Institute of Technology | $20,500.00 | 15 months if FT / 2 years if part-time | flexible | 38 Quarter Credits | N | online | East Greenwich, RI | must be a registered occupational therapist | Using reflective practice analysis combined with advanced knowledge in research, global health, entrepreneurship, and innovation, you can reach the pinnacle of your career in 15 months. In our online post-professional OTD program, students participate in an engaging and highly supportive online learning environment throughout successive ten-week academic terms, with the ability to study at their convenience. | https://www.neit.edu/academics/graduate-degrees/post-professional-docto… | agrzybowski@neit.edu |