Training
Description
Established in 2006, the OTD program at TUN was the first of its kind in Nevada, designed to address the growing need for occupational therapists. The program emphasizes occupation-based practice, evidence-based practice, and leadership. Students engage in active learning experiences to become competent, ethical, and collaborative occupational therapists.
Course Curriculum
The OTD program offers a comprehensive education in occupational, behavioral, and basic sciences. The curriculum includes: Touro University Nevada +1 Touro University Nevada +1 First Semester Courses: Fundamentals and Foundations of Occupational Therapy Research I: Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research Clinical Reasoning about Occupation Introduction to Fieldwork and Capstone Human Structure and Occupation Touro University Nevada Fieldwork Education: Level I Fieldwork: 16-hour clinical rotation to bridge didactic learning with clinical practice Level II Fieldwork: Extensive hands-on clinical experiences Touro University Nevada Doctoral Capstone Experience: 14-week immersive experience in a concentrated area of interest Development and implementation of an individual capstone project
Trainer Expertise
Occupational Therapist
