Flexible Master of Occupational Therapy Clinical Excellence through Graduate Education
Flexible options for future Occupational Therapists
This flexible, part-time Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program provides students with the same curriculum as our full-time MOT program, but in a flexible format.
Our curriculum builds upon itself, offering students foundational courses such as: anatomy, biomechanics and pathology. Students then enter into their clinical coursework, which highlights a broad spectrum of areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, orthotics, neurology and more. The culmination of the program ends in two full-time, twelve week clinical fieldwork experiences that are done in real-world clinical settings. The University’s pioneering efforts in Physical and Occupational Therapy education brought distance education and its associated technologies to our degree and non-degree programs. By using distance education, we are able to bring education anytime, anywhere and to supplement all programs with the ability to review and study online. Our students, even when on clinical affiliation, continue to receive instruction from the University through our distance education platform. We strive to offer the highest quality classroom instruction and online courses while taking pride in making the entire educational experience accessible and interactive for students. This blended learning approach allows our students to have a vast range of learning techniques at their fingertips. All online courses were developed with an indepth understanding of the educational needs of our students, how they will best retain the information provided to them and the ease of accessibility to key university support services and staff to offer assistance along the way. Our lab classes are taught in a handson setting, while some portions of the course content are presented through a variety of interactive distance activities and augmented by in-class discussions. All courses utilize some online learning component. This program is currently offered on our St. Augustine, FL campus and can be completed in just ten to twelve trimesters.
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University Mission Statement
The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovative, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.
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Occupational Therapy is a healthcare profession dedicated to empowering clients to regain lost functions and engage in desired “occupations,” or daily activities.
Over the decades, Occupational Therapy has grown into a holistic healthcare profession with a wide range of treatment settings, including: neurorehabilitation, pediatrics, hand therapy, mental health, wellness and prevention, work hardening and assistive technology. With OT’s help, clients are able to learn, or relearn, the skills that it takes to care for themselves, be productive in society and enjoy life. OT’s work with clients of all ages, they evaluate their strengths and weaknesses and use evidencebased interventions to assist individuals to maximize their skills and abilities.
Upon completion of the Flexible Master of Occupational Therapy Program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to: • Exhibit the skills of a professional occupational therapist through a commitment to lifelong learning. • Advocate for the profession of occupational therapy while collaborating with other members of a health care team. • Practice clinical reasoning skills based on foundational knowledge and professional skills in order to provide optimal interventions for client problems in varied settings. • Ensure optimal and culturally competent verbal and written communication of occupational therapy services. • Implement principles of ethical and professional behavior in the delivery of occupational therapy services. • Use effective leadership skills to advance the role of occupational therapy. • Evaluate evidence-based information by accessing resources and interpreting information for competent interventions.
Possible Career Opportunities for Occupational Therapists
• Private Practice • Rehabilitation Centers • Hospitals • Home Health Agencies • Community Mental Health
• Nursing Homes • School Systems • Pediatric Burn Centers • Wellness Facilities
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Licensure and Accreditation The entry-level Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), 4720 Montgomery Lane, PO Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220, Telephone: 301-652-2682 The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and is an institutional member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Graduates of this program will be able to take the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are based on results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Applicants need to be aware that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam or attain state licensure. 1 University Blvd | St. Augustine, FL 32086 | (800) 241-1027 | admissions@usa.edu