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Transitional
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) The
transitional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is
designed to provide meaningful, obtainable, and affordable
post professional education and facilitate the development
of the 21st century occupational therapist
practitioner. The
goal of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is
to address the public’s need for high quality occupational
therapy service by providing practicing clinicians with
opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviors
commensurate with contemporary practice and education
standards. The primary purpose of the transitional OTD program is to raise the knowledge base of practicing occupational therapists to equal that of the new entry–level OTD degree. The OTD program will broaden the student’s perspective to include current topics such as occupation-centered theory and practice, evidence-based decision-making, the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, and occupational science. In addition, the program will highlight the areas of marketing and administration, educational techniques, and applied research to ensure excellence in the field of occupational therapy. Potential
students for the OTD program include those with an
entry-level bachelor’s or master's degree in occupational
therapy. Students may be practitioners or academicians.
Overall, students attracted to this degree should be
interested in raising their knowledge base, expanding their
practice area, or seeking advancement within their current
setting. The
transitional OTD program is designed for occupational
therapist practitioners to pursue a post-professional
clinical doctorate without having to relocate, allowing them
to manage their current work demands. Students will complete
two semesters, each consisting of three modules of
coursework. Modules 1 and 3 may consist of required readings
and assignments, as well as participation in threaded
discussions, online “chat” discussions, and/or phone
conferences. Module 2 in each semester requires attendance
on-site for lecture, demonstration, etc.
As part of Module 3 in each semester, doctoral
students will complete a Directed Independent Study project.
The program takes approximately one year to complete. The program also offers two elective tracks which provide additional depth and expert guidance in the areas of Hand Rehabilitation and Pediatric Therapy. To enroll in the Hand Rehabilitation electives, an applicant must be a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT); to enroll in the Pediatrics electives, an applicant must have several years of pediatric experience. To download the complete curricula, click on the links below!
To apply for this program, please visit the Admissions link. Program Module Calendars and Application Deadlines
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