Description

The Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Tufts University is designed for individuals holding a bachelor's degree in a field other than occupational therapy. This rigorous nine-semester, full-time program integrates academic coursework, research, service learning, and extensive fieldwork to prepare students for professional practice. Graduates will earn a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree, qualifying them to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination and pursue licensure as occupational therapists.

Course Curriculum

The ELOTD program requires the completion of 106 semester hour units, encompassing a comprehensive curriculum that includes:​ Tufts University +1 Tufts University +1 Foundational Sciences: Gross Anatomy Neuroanatomy Kinesiology​ Tufts University +1 Tufts University +1 Core Occupational Therapy Courses: Assistive Technology Occupation and Adaptation across the Lifespan Professional Ethics Topics in Emerging Practice Areas Clinical Reasoning I, II, III Occupational Therapy Foundations​ Tufts University +5 Tufts University +5 Tufts University +5 Research and Capstone: Clinical Research Proposal and Methods Introduction to the Doctoral Capstone Professional Development of the Doctoral Capstone Doctoral Experiential Component​ Tufts University +3 Tufts University +3 Tufts University +3 Fieldwork: Two Level II Fieldwork placements (each lasting three months) Fieldwork Seminars​ Tufts University +1 Tufts University +1 Additional Courses: Group Theory and Community-Based Practice Occupational Therapy Practice in Physical Dysfunction Occupational Therapy Practice with Pediatric and Older Adult Populations Health and Community Systems Occupational Therapy Management and Administration

Trainer Expertise

Occupational Therapist

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