Help people do.

At the heart of occupational therapy (OT) is the mission to empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential in daily life.

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"OT allows you to attack all areas of life and get your patients back to who they are again." - Kathryn Richardson
"That is the beauty of OT. It’s never boring because each case is different." - Kurt Hubbard
"It is truly the holism that has drawn me to the profession that focus on that mind, body, spirit connection." - Megan Doyle
"OT allows you to attack all areas of life and get your patients back to who they are again." - Kathryn Richardson
"That is the beauty of OT. It’s never boring because each case is different." - Kurt Hubbard
"It is truly the holism that has drawn me to the profession that focus on that mind, body, spirit connection." - Megan Doyle

Facts About Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists assist people in recovering from injuries, managing chronic conditions, and adapting to  changes, improving their quality of life.

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Where Occupational Therapists Work

Occupational therapists are versatile professionals who work in a wide range of settings, each offering unique opportunities to make a positive impact.

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Megan Doyle, MS, OTR/L, TPS, FPS, CERT-APHPT

Rehabilitation Clinical Program Manager, Outpatient Chronic Pain, St. Luke's Health System

"It is truly the holism that has drawn me to the profession that focus on that mind, body, spirit connection. I feel like our profession truly embodies that person-centeredness in health care, and I just know that there's nothing else like us."

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Occupational Therapy Programs

OT Programs offer specialized courses and hands-on experiences designed to prepare you for the dynamic and impactful field of occupational therapy.

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Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Augustana University

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Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is expanding into Denver, Colorado. Augustana’s OTD program is set to launch admissions in 2025.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Bowling Green State University

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Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Edgewood College

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Edgewood College’s hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program includes in-person lab immersions in Madison, Wisconsin.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Graceland University

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Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions held near Kansas City, Missouri. The first cohort is set to launch in 2026.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Hanover College

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The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at Hanover College is a hybrid, accelerated program featuring lab immersions held at Hanover College and dedicated lab spaces in southern Indiana.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Hawai‘i Pacific University

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Hawai’i Pacific University’s (HPU) hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) offers programs in both Honolulu and Las Vegas.

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