Occupational Therapy Programs
At USAHS, you’ll learn to be an exceptional OT practitioner prepared to transform lives and communities as well as a leader in the OT profession. You’ll be immersed in our close-knit occupational therapy community, study using the latest technology and gain hands-on experience using the most effective techniques, all in service of helping others live their lives more fully. Among the many healthcare professions, occupational therapy is one of the better paid and is growing fast. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the OT profession is predicted to increase 14% between 2021 and 2031, with the addition of 18,600 new jobs.
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What Does An OT Do?
A career as an Occupational Therapist can be incredibly rewarding. From helping people with disabilities, to those who may have a had a life changing experience, OT’s help people get back to doing the things they love most and have a better quality of life.
People choose the field of OT for many different reasons, but what we all have in common is a desire to improve the lives of others. At USAHS, our programs are designed to address a wide variety of wants, needs and goals.
Each of our programs is unique. Use this helpful tool or watch an informative video to compare each program and help you decide which most closely aligns with your goals.
Whether you want to study online and come to campus for hands-on labs during the week or combine online study with labs on weekends or concentrated blocks of time on campus, our Residential, Flex, and Hybrid Immersion options have you covered.
Pick a Path That Fits Your Lifestyle.
Our OT programs offer unique format delivery types.* All of our programs are full-time commitments. Choose the one that best fits your needs.
*Depending on program and campus.
If you want a weekday class schedule and an on-campus student experience, choose the Residential format. Coursework is blended with content delivered both online and in the classroom, and on-campus clinical labs are held on select weekdays.
Learning Methodology
Blended occupational therapy coursework plus face-to-face lab sessions held on campus.
Student Lifestyle
Live near campus and attend on-campus labs on weekdays. Attend school full-time.
If you work or have family or other obligations, choose the Flex format. The Flex curriculum includes fewer credits per term which means the program takes longer to complete, but you’ll have the ability to continue to work and manage other priorities. You’ll access coursework online and attend face-to-face lab sessions on-campus during select weekends.
Learning Methodology
Online occupational therapy coursework plus face-to-face lab sessions held on campus.
Student Lifestyle
Live anywhere within U.S. approved states and travel to campus on select weekends approximately 4-7 times per trimester.
If you prefer the flexibility of studying from almost anywhere, choose the Hybrid Immersion format (MOT only) that combines interactive, media-rich online learning with immersive, hands-on experiences in our state-of-the art facilities. You’ll access coursework online and attend in-person lab sessions for 3 to 5 days twice per trimester.
Learning Methodology
Online coursework plus two on-campus clinical labs held over 3-5 days each trimester.
Student Lifestyle
Live anywhere within U.S. approved states and to our Dallas campus twice a trimester.
Become an occupational therapy practitioner with your master’s in OT. Help people of all ages overcome physical and cognitive barriers and improve their quality of life. We offer the MOT program in three formats: Residential, Flex and Hybrid Immersion.
Our entry-level doctoral program follows the same curriculum as the MOT, plus two additional trimesters focused on expanded roles in the profession. You will gain research experience by completing a capstone project on a topic of your choice. Available in two formats: Residential and Flex.
Are you an experienced OT practitioner who wants to advance your credentials to the doctoral level? In our online PPOTD program, you can update your skills within clinical practice, research, and more. The PPOTD is not subject to accreditation by ACOTE.
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