Is there a difference between entry-level OT and post professional OTD programs?
Educational standards are specifically defined by ACOTE for entry-level OT programs to ensure the student is prepared to enter the field of occupational therapy. Post professional OTD programs are not accredited by ACOTE. The Chatham University OTD program is a post professional program comprised of 10 courses with general objectives. The professional student develops their own highly individualized learning goals, guided by faculty, relative to their practice focus. Learning progresses from beginning to advanced stages in entry-level OT programs; whereas, advanced learning is required of the professional OTD student throughout their education. The clinical reasoning skills that you bring to an OTD program as an experienced therapist/educator allow you to apply your new learning directly to your work environment.
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