Occupational Therapy Program Information
Introduction
We offer a three year entry-level Master’s curriculum, with two methods of admission:
- Standard Admission: For those students who already hold a Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline)
- Combined Bachelor of University Studies (BUS) and MOT: For those students who do not yet have a Bachelor’s degree.
Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. AOTA's phone number is (301)652-AOTA. Graduates will be able to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individuals will be Occupational Therapists, Registered (OTR). Most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.
Program Mission
The mission of the Idaho State University Occupational Therapy Program is to prepare entry-level clinicians competent to meet the diverse needs of people locally, nationally, and globally by upholiding the standards of occupational therapy education. The program is committed to providing high quality student-centered interdisciplinary education, scholarship, life long learning opportunities, and respect for cultural diversity.
Program Goals
- Educate and train students in foundational concepts and knowledge in order to competently practice as an occupational therapist.
- Educate and train students to engage in evidence-based decision-making in order to develop effective consumers of the scientific literature related to occupational therapy and other disciplines.
- Promote awareness of the impact of psychosocial issues on the provision and outcomes of occupational therapy.
- Develop reflective practitioners by fostering self-assessment skils related to professional development and a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Promote awareness of the unique challenges of occupational therapy practice and occupational participation in rural settings.
- Promote diversity and cultural competence.
- Occupational Therapy Program Application Fee
- ISU Graduate School Application Fee
- Acceptance/Seat Confirmation Fee
- ISU Graduate Studies Application
- Occupational Therapy Program Application
- As part of your Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy program, you will be placed in several off-campus sites for clinical training. You will be required to successfully complete a series of immunizations, drug testing and a criminal background check prior to entering the program. Once the acceptance form is received you will be sent a list of these immunizations.
- Conviction of a felony or other serious offense will likely result in denial of placement for the clinical assignment, and consequently affect your standing in the program.
- If you have any questions about whether your criminal history, if any, will prevent or restrict your ability to obtain a license in this field, you should discuss this with the appropriate licensing agency or board.
- Immunization, Background Check and CPR Verification Form