Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) – OTA Entry
Admission to our Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is now open to Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs). If you’re an OTA and you don’t have a bachelor’s degree, you can pursue our OTA to MOT Bridge program and earn your Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) in as little as two years! We also offer a Bachelor’s entry to our MOT program.
Campus: San Marcos, CA | St Augustine, FL| Miami, FL| Austin, TX| Dallas, TX Formats vary by campus.
Formats: Residential MOT, Hybrid Immersion MOT & Flex MOT
Start Dates: Sept., Jan., May Start dates vary by campus and program
*Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred and other factors.
Students following the OTA to OT Bridge program will take the same classes and graduate with the same MOT qualification as students who enter with a bachelor’s degree. There are no additional courses necessary, the tuition is the same as for the MOT, and the program is offered in the same three formats: Residential, Hybrid Immersion or Flex.
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Who this program is designed for
A bridge OTA to OT program is the ideal pathway for an OTA wanting to expand their OT skills, increase their earnings potential and take on more responsibilities in the field of occupational therapy.
Occupational therapy assistant practitioners (OTAs) with a minimum of 84 credits from a U.S. Department of Education (USDE) recognized institution can apply for admission to the USAHS Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program. OTAs will enter directly into our MOT program without any additional bridge coursework needed. It’s the fastest way to go from an OTA to OTR!
Benefits of becoming an OT
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You already have a strong passion for helping people improve their quality of life. Now you can take the next step in your personal and professional growth by furthering your career in OT.
Why occupational therapy assistant vs. occupational therapist? With a Master of Occupational Therapy, you’ll be able to obtain licensure as an occupational therapist, which means increasing your level of responsibility and working in a supervisory role evaluating patients and creating plans for an OTA to follow. OTs can choose to work in a specialized area of occupational therapy such as pediatrics, geriatrics or mental health, or even open a private practice or clinic in the future.
Occupational therapists, or OTRs, are among the fastest growing professions in healthcare. With their expanded skills, OTRs have higher earnings potential than OTAs.According to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
An OTA to OT bridge program enables you to expand your OT skills, elevate your career and take advantage of these increased opportunities in the rewarding field of occupational therapy.
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Benefits of OTA to OT at USAHS
As a leader in occupational therapy education, USAHS has been delivering high-quality OT education for nearly 30 years. Students in the OTA to OT Bridge program will enjoy the same benefits of our industry-leading MOT program, including flexibility in choosing online and in person coursework + in-person labs or online coursework + in-person labs, an unparalleled faculty network of expert educators and clinicians, immersive hands-on learning and our exceptional interprofessional education approach. USAHS offers a broad range of OT teaching and learning models to suit student needs and preferences.
Applicants to our OTA to OT Bridge program may apply while completing prerequisite coursework, as you will reach the required 84 college credits (and 3.0 GPA requirement) before program enrollment. A bachelor’s degree is not required. You’ll have the opportunity to progress through the program in as little as two years. *Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred and other factors.
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about the MOT
For more information on the USAHS MOT program, including admission requirements, curriculum, tuition, a comparison of our Residential, Hybrid Immersion and Flex options, and more, see the MOT program page.
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