Duration

3 years

Starting Date

May

Tuition Fee

$25,934 per year

Location

Las Vegas, United States

About the program

The curriculum includes coursework, clinical fieldwork, and a doctoral capstone project. The  Occupational Therapy program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas  admits 36 students each summer and spans three consecutive semesters (summer, fall, spring) for three years. Students will be eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational therapy (NBCOT®) exam after they successfully complete all program requirements, and the program receives full accreditation status.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) degree, students should be prepared to:

  • Demonstrate professional behaviors on Level I fieldwork as measured by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Level I Fieldwork Competency Evaluation for OT and OTA Students (2017) and as outlined in the Program Handbook of the UNLV OTD Program.
  • Engage in the ethical practice of occupational therapy as outlined by the AOTA Code of Ethics (2015) as measured on the Self-Assessment of Professional Behavior during each Professional Development Seminar class.
  • Achieve entry-level competence in clinical practice as measured by achieving a score of at least 122 points on the AOTA Fieldwork Performance Evaluation (2002).
  • Select and pursue leadership and advocacy activities through the use of an annual Professional Development Plan.

Courses Included:

  • Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy
  • Functional Movement Kinesiology with Lab
  • Occupational Therapy Practice with Adults/Older Adults
  • Evidence-Based Practice I Quantitative Research
  • Teaching and Learning

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