There are numerous post-professional occupational therapy degrees, the DrOT, the OTD, the PhD, the DhSC, etc. What differentiates the DrOT?
• DrOT programs prepare occupational therapists to become effective leaders in the practice of occupational therapy. Graduates may direct occupational therapy and rehabilitation programs, conduct evidence-based practice and outcomes research, develop and lead innovative programs and services in the community, serve as faculty, serve as consultants, and provide leadership or influence public and/or institutional policy decisions. The DrOT is a practice degree and so has a practice focus.
