Discover the Master of Occupational Therapy Program at USAHS
The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is built for people who want to enter the field and start working as quickly as possible. Faculty members Keith McWilliams, Marcia Hamilton, Sean Brim and Gwen Morris put the program’s central aim simply: graduates who can go on fieldwork, or into a first OT job, and treat from day one.
Much of that readiness comes from simulation and technology. Realistic scenarios mean a patient in the clinic feels familiar rather than new. Students often come back from fieldwork recognizing a case from a simulation they already worked through.
Anyone choosing between a master’s and a doctoral OT degree will find this a clear picture of who the MOT is designed for.
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Discover the Master of Occupational Therapy Program at USAHS
[00:00:00] Keith McWilliams (OT Faculty): One of the things that we pride ourselves on is developing students who are ready to go on their fieldwork or go into their first job as an occupational therapist and can treat day one. That means everything to us. [00:00:10] Marcia Hamilton (OT Faculty): The Master’s in Occupational Therapy program is for those who want to get into the field and working as quickly as possible. [00:00:17] Sean Brim (OT Faculty): Someone that wants to start working right away. [00:00:20] Marcia Hamilton (OT Faculty): We have incredible technology. [00:00:23] Keith McWilliams (OT Faculty): We really love the simulations that are real life, so when they see a patient in the clinic, it’s nothing new to them. [00:00:29] Gwen Morris (OT Faculty): The students keep telling me how eye-opening it is to be like, “Wow, this is real life.” And they go out on their field work experiences and be like, “Oh my gosh, that reminds me of that simulation.” Having the resources to be able to create these situations so students are more prepared going out on field work, you don’t find that other places. [00:00:45] Keith McWilliams (OT Faculty): They are ready to impact the world, and they can, they can treat any patient that they come across.
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