Occupational Therapy

OTD Program Information

Curriculum & Graduation Requirements

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.

Tuition & Fees

Review a breakdown of tuition, fees, and other expenses associated with your education. (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.

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.

Outcomes

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

Program NBCOT New Graduate Pass Rate is summarized below:

A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT Certification Examination or attain state licensure.

School performance data on the NBCOT certification examination is available for public viewing by state and program level. The information provided is based on a calendar year format, not on specific cohort performance.

Related Content

• American Occupational Therapy AssociationAmerican Occupational Therapy Association (opens in a new tab)
• Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy EducationAccreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (opens in a new tab)
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Policies

Information about policies and procedures related to student grievances and other complaints, withdrawal and refunds, probation, suspension and dismissal can be found in the following resources:

• TUN Catalog
• SOT handbook
• Payments & Refunds
• Student Resources

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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