Occupational Therapy Degree Programs
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Autumn 2007 Newsletter
The profession of occupational therapy appeals to people who
enjoy thinking creatively and flexibly to solve problems, and
who value working with a diverse group of people in their life
activities. It requires an ability and willingness to learn
new tasks, good problem solving skills, sound judgment,
effective verbal and written communication, and the ability
to administer and interpret diagnostic assessments.
Occupational therapists provide services related to functional
performance in everyday life—in self-care, work,
or play/leisure activities. They work with people who have
physical illness or injury, social or emotional difficulties,
congenital or developmental problems, or who are in need
of preventative strategies to promote well-being.
Occupational therapy interventions focus on increasing independent
function, enhancing development, and minimizing or preventing
disability. Occupational therapists adapt activities or the
environment to assist clients in achieving maximum independence
and enhancing their quality of life.
Master of
Occupational Therapy (MOT)
This is a professional entry-level program designed to follow
the completion of a four-year bachelor's degree. Program
graduates earn a Master of Occupational Therapy degree and
are eligible to take the national certification examination.
Six reasons to attend the UW Occupational Therapy
Program:
- The UW Occupational Therapy Program is ranked
No. 9 by U.S. News & World Report (2008).
- The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,
in which the occupational therapy program resides, is ranked
3rd in the nation for its rehabilitation services.
- UW occupational therapy students take classes
from expert faculty in occupational therapy, physical therapy,
prosthetics and orthotics, physiology, neurosciences, psychology,
and medicine.
- UW Occupational Therapy
Program graduates have a first-time test-takers pass rate of 100% on the national certification examination. This represents all 62 graduates over the last 3-year period of 2006-2008.
- Classes are small, providing the benefits of
more personal attention and strong camaraderie among students.
OT lecture classes have a 1:25 faculty/student ratio and labs have a 1:12 ratio. In addition, we have a
dedicated Academic Fieldwork Coordinator who oversees all
Fieldwork I and II placements.
- Graduates of the UW Occupational Therapy Program
are qualified for Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification
in the State of Washington, allowing them to work with children
in the public school system.
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