Occupational Therapy

OTD Program Information

Curriculum

Your classroom setting will be defined by engaging and challenging hands-on learning. You will grow personally and professionally in a group setting at Touro Nevada.

OTD Program Accreditation

In April 2018,  the School of Occupational Therapy achieved a seven-year full accreditation for the entry-level doctorate degree by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD  20814. ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is 301-652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.

You can view school performance data at National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) School Performance.

OTD Tuition and Fees Information (This includes fees associated with distance education.)

Doctoral Capstone Experiential Component

You will extend and refine your knowledge in a specific area of study during the 14-week Doctoral Capstone Experiential Component. You will enhance your professional development through community interaction and faculty-led mentoring.

Admission Requirements

All applicants for the School of Occupational Therapy must obtain a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to starting the professional degree program. 

In addition, applicants must meet the following admission requirements: 

• Applicants must have a 3.0 pre-requisite and overall grade point average (4.0 scale)
• Student must have completed all of the following coursework and earned a C or better prior to applying:
  • Writing/Composition – 3 credits
  • Humanities – 3 credits (e.g., anthropology, philosophy, religion, fine arts, logic, ethics, foreign language, cultural studies and/or group dynamics)
  • Applied Statistics or Research Methods – 3 credits (course must cover research, qualitative, quantitative, methodology, correlation)
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology with labs – 6 credits
  • Human Development or Lifespan – 3 credits (course must cover human development from birth to death)
  • Abnormal Psychology – 3 credits
  • Psychology – 6 credits (preferred courses are developmental or cognitive psychology, behavioral psychology and/or theories of personality)
    • 3 credits general psychology
    • 3 credits developmental psychology
  • Medical Terminology – 1 credit
• Have basic computer literacy and be able to use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint software.
• Have knowledge of American Psychological Association (APA) writing style.
• Submit two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a professor or supervisor. One letter must be from a practicing occupational therapist.
• The Occupational Therapy program does not accept transfer students (from other Occupational therapy programs) or transfer credits.
• Have the ability to perform the essential functions of an occupational therapist as detailed in the Occupational Therapy Technical Standards.
• Must meet the Occupational Therapy Technical Standards, which includes the physical and mental abilities necessary to perform as an occupational therapist.
• Hold a United States citizenship or permanent resident status at the time of application. Any prerequisite coursework that does not meet the above standard is brought before the Program Director and faculty for approval. Additional documentation may be required to verify prerequisite coursework including the course syllabus.

Meet Our Director

Thank you for your interest in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program (OTD) at Touro University Nevada.

As a future occupational therapist, you have shown the commitment to providing quality care to your clients. At Touro Nevada, our graduates are prepared with the skills in client care, entrepreneurship, leadership, and confidence to make a difference in the lives of everyone they work with.

We know you want to make a difference in the field as an occupational therapist. At Touro Nevada, we will work with you every step of the way to help you achieve your goals.

We have revised our curriculum to allow our students more balance to enhance their academic goals and participate in personal occupational opportunities outside the classroom. The emphasis we put on the capstone component of the OTD will help you strengthen your skills as a future occupational therapist.

At Touro Nevada, we pride ourselves on our open-door policy. Our renowned faculty are kind, sympathetic, and passionate about seeing our students succeed in the classroom and out in the community.

I encourage you to learn more about our OTD program here at Touro Nevada. I hope you will submit your application and take this exciting next step in pursuing a career as an occupational therapist.

All my best,
Shannon Martin, OTD, OTR/L, BCG 

Our Mission

The Judaic values of Touro University Nevada and the three threads of the school of occupational therapy: occupation-based practice, evidence-based practice, and leadership provide the foundation upon which we prepare caring, competent, collaborative and ethical occupational therapists that advance professional practice. The program utilizes innovative, active learning experiences throughout the curriculum resulting in highly skilled practitioners prepared to lead in the diverse communities they serve. The graduates of the program will become advanced practice generalists with expertise in specialty and/or role emerging practice areas who have the ability to translate evidence into practice. The School of Occupational Therapy promotes engagement with community partners to identify gaps and needs for specific populations and offers opportunities for scholarship. 

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