Occupational Therapy

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	Program Contacts Scott McNeil Program Director, Chair, and Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Department of Occupational Therapy (413) 748-3785 smcneil3@springfield.edu
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	Curriculum and Delivery Program curriculum Courses offered on campus in Springfield, Mass. Engage in a mix of classroom, laboratory, experiential, and fieldwork experiences Become practiced in entry-level occupational therapy theory; evaluation and treatment techniques; clinical reasoning; evidence-based practice; client education skills; management skills; and interprofessional collaboration and teamwork View a sample schedule Download the shadow hours log (PDF) Learning outcomes
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OT students in the ADL Lab Kitchen in the Health Sciences Center

Springfield College offers multiple pathways for you to pursue a career in the field of occupational therapy. As a student in the Health Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy program you will have the option to continue on to a graduate level program in occupational therapy.

During the undergraduate portion of the program, you will engage in courses and practica required for the occupational therapy degree, the health science degree, and the College's general education requirements. Upon successful completion, you will have the option to pursue either Springfield College's entry-level MSOT or OTD program.

BS: Graduates will receive a BS in Health Science: Pre-OT
BS to MSOT: Graduates will receive a BS in Health Science: Pre-OT and a MS in Occupational Therapy in 5 and a half years
BS to OTD: Graduate will receive a BS in Health Science: Pre-OT and a OTD in 6 years

Students can select which entry-level degree option (MSOT or OTD) they would like to pursue after the first year of graduate study (fourth year of program). Graduates of the MSOT or OTD program will be eligible to take the board exam, become licensed, and work as an occupational therapist.

Graduate classes, held on campus, are followed by 6 months of full-time fieldwork in at least 2 settings. With hundreds of full-time fieldwork sites across the country, the Springfield College Occupational Therapy programs offer a wide range of experiences working with people with differing disabilities and conditions, using different treatment approaches, in various practice settings.

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Our Student Experience

"Being able to rehab an individual back to their daily occupations and doing things by themselves is very important to me," said Natalie Waechter, occupational therapy student. "I am looking to focus on chronic pain management, this is an area in which I have had experience in, and the faculty here at Springfield College have inspired me to follow my passion in this area."

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"My time at Springfield College will have such a positive impact on my future not only as an OT from an academic standpoint, but the College as a whole has truly taught me the meaning of giving back to one’s community, and living by the spirit, mind, and body mantra, as all of those components uniquely make up each individual." Erin Ferris G'24

"Occupational Therapy is an amazing program and there are so many opportunities at Springfield College outside of just the Health Science program that will help to make you the best you can be." Sarah Bannon, G’23

The Health Sciences Center at Springfield College

The Springfield College Health Sciences Center empowers transformative approaches to education, career enhancement, service, research, and leadership in healthcare. The Center builds on the success of the School of Health Sciences, and ensure its standing as the leading choice for the finest students, faculty, and staff.

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Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
c/o American Occupational Therapy Association
7501 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 652-AOTA (2682)
Website
acoteonline.org

Accreditation

Springfield College's entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is accredited and OTD has been granted pre-accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

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Program Outcomes

To see Springfield College occupational therapy (OT) program performance data, visit the NBCOT school performance page.

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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
12 South Summit Avenue
Suite 100
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-7979
(301) 869-8492 (fax)
Website
nbcot.org

Certification and Licensure

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of the exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

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Our curriculum is designed in faithfulness to the Springfield College mission and to further strengthen the Humanics philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body.

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The Career Center’s mission is to educate, inspire, and empower students and alumni to effectively make well-informed career decisions. The staff is committed to student learning and development, and offers a variety of opportunities and programming for students and alumni.

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Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center offers readily and easily accessible services including support in writing, mathematics, science, subject area tutoring, learning strategies and time management counseling, and assistance for students with documented disabilities.

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