Doctor of Occupational TherapyField Progression

Students in OT house

Level I

The Level I experiences will be during the Spring semester and Fall semesters in years one (1) and two (2) of the program. The purpose of Level I Fieldwork is to provide each student with an exposure to the healthcare field and to enrich their didactic coursework through direct observation and selected participation in various aspects of the therapy process (AOTA.org, 2017). Through this experience, students can increase their comfort level with relating to clients of various backgrounds and abilities (AOTA.org, 2017). Fieldwork experiences will be in traditional and nontraditional settings. The three (3) Level I Fieldwork rotations are full-time for one (1) week each.

Level II

The Level II experiences are comprised of two twelve (12) week sessions occurring during the Summer and Fall semesters of a student鈥檚 final year of study. The purpose of Level II Fieldwork is to 鈥渄evelop competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapists鈥 (AOTA.org, 2017).

For more information on the progression of the program, please visit our Program Development website

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Important dates

Task Deadline or date
Interviews Begin September 13, 2024
Priority Deadline November 15, 2024
Final Deadline April 19, 2025

Qualified applicants are eligible for live, virtual interviews beginning in September. 

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Fieldwork Educator of The Year AwardFOTA Conference Award

Each year, at the annual Florida Occupational Therapy Association Conference, our program and the Florida Occupational Therapy Educational Consortium  recognize fieldwork educators across the state for their dedication, commitment, and service to occupational therapy fieldwork education. Congratulations to all of the fieldwork educators who have received this award!

AdmissionsHow to Apply

  • Request official transcripts & documentation
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our school code is 001495.
  • Apply for the program through
  • Qualified applicants will be selected for live, virtual interviews with the OT Admissions committee

 

For more information about admissions requirements for 探花族's Occupational Therapy program, please visit our admissions requirements page.

Accreditation

The 探花族 Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 501E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE鈥檚 telephone number, C/O AOTA, is (301) 652-AOTA, and its web address is . Learn more about our accreditation by visting our website.

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate鈥檚 ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

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