Faulkner University is proud to announce that its Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) program has officially received accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This accreditation, granted by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), marks a significant milestone in the program’s development and solidifies its standing within Faulkner University’s College of Health Sciences.
The OTD program initially earned Candidacy Status from ACOTE in April 2022, and the first cohort of students began their studies that same year. The recent accreditation achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of the program’s faculty, staff, and students, and provides a foundation for future success.
“We are thrilled with this historic achievement,” said Faulkner University President Mitch Henry. “It’s a wonderful day in the history of Faulkner University, and we could not be prouder of our OTD team. The 7-year accreditation period we received is the maximum possible length, and it speaks to the quality and dedication of this program.”
The accredited OTD program is an entry-level doctoral degree that prepares students to become professional occupational therapists. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapists administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Upon passing the exam, individuals will become an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).
Faulkner University’s OTD program is part of the College of Health Sciences, which also includes nursing, as well as other healthcare programs such as speech-language pathology, physician assistant and physical therapy. The nursing program, the latest addition to the College of Health Sciences, is set to begin in 2025, and applications are currently being accepted.
For more information on Faulkner University’s OTD program and to read the full accreditation statement, visit https://www.faulkner.edu/graduate/graduate-degrees/occupational-therapy.
The entry-level OTD degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652- AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
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