DOT Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level) at George Washington University

GW's doctor of occupational therapy program is an entry-level professional program offered full-time over eight semesters in a hybrid format. Students are required to meet for approximately six days across two different weeks per month for on-campus residency and experiential activities to develop the clinical competencies for practice. The small class size enables students to engage in critical thinking activities that facilitate effective clinical decision making and problem solving. Faculty members use innovative teaching strategies and integrate clinical experiences to facilitate learning and retention throughout the curriculum.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Health Sciences  |  Department: Graduate Programs, School of Medicine and Health Sciences  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes OT 8000 Neuroscience for Rehabilitation; OT 8012 Health in Social and Population Contexts; OT 8101 Human Occupation I; OT 8110 Group Dynamics; OT 8312 Reflective Practitioner.

Career pathways

The program prepares graduates to deliver evidence-informed occupational therapy with a global reach. Graduates are prepared to apply therapeutic uses of occupational therapy to a diverse population of individuals, practitioners, communities, and cultures, and to synthesize comprehensive knowledge in the field to provide therapeutic solutions to clients’ occupational challenges.

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