Occupational Therapy
At Touro Nevada, you will join the only occupational therapy doctoral degree program in the state. You will thrive in a group setting while learning about this dynamic, growing field that provides a pathway to help solve everyday challenges for patients of all ages. You will learn how to positively impact the ability of clients to do the daily tasks of living.
Program Features
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.
OT Program Accreditation
In April 2018, the School of Occupational Therapy achieved a five-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 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. 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.
Doctoral Experiential Component
You will extend and refine your knowledge in a specific area of study during the 14-week Doctoral Experiential Component (DEC). You will enhance your professional development through community interaction and faculty-led mentoring.
Our Students
Admission Requirements
Touro Nevada was established to help address critical needs in healthcare and education, and as a resource for community service in the state of Nevada. Come be a part of our family.
Requirements Overview
- Baccalaureate degree or higher
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Prerequisites of human development, abnormal psychology, psychology, anatomy, physiology, statistics, humanities, and English
- Two letters of recommendation
- Shadowing or volunteer experience
Primary Application
Your primary application must be submitted through the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS).
Student Spotlight: Sabrina Gowette“There is a serious need in Nevada for occupational therapy, and healthcare in general. I would love to be a part of fixing that issue in our community.”
Sabrina Gowette Doctor of Occupational Therapy | Class of 2020
You are joining a community of motivated and successful leaders in healthcare and education fields.
Meet Our Director
Your interest in Occupational Therapy shows that you are a creative, innovative person who wants a rewarding career which offers fun, variety, and opportunity. Our graduates are prepared with the skills in client care, entrepreneurship, leadership, and confidence to make a difference in the lives of their clients. And at Touro Nevada, we respond to the desires of our students because of the only reason – your success.
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. In this well-designed, targeted, and efficient program, you will receive personal attention from our highly-qualified faculty. A dedicated faculty advisor will guide your progress through the program.
I invite you to review the program details and apply to get started in this exciting career field.
Best regards,
Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR
Director
Our Mission
The values of social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity of Touro Nevada provide the foundation for the School of Occupational Therapy. Our graduates are grounded in an occupation-based perspective of health, skilled in therapeutic techniques, and educated to be both consumers and contributors to evidence-based practice. The occupational therapy program emphasizes respect for values, a recognition of needs and challenges, and strong leadership skills.
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Your goals are supported at Touro Nevada. You can receive academic and personal support, get involved in clubs and organizations, and enjoy life in Southern Nevada.
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Your Touro Nevada faculty are more than professors. They are leaders in their respective fields. You will also be supported by staff who are dedicated to students and the university.
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