Prospective Students
What is OT and how do I know it’s a fit for me?
Occupational Therapy makes it possible for people to live life to the fullest. Many people face daily challenges – a refugee new to America, an injured worker returning to work, a child with autism at school, a grandfather who has had a hip replaced, a young adult with a traumatic brain injury, a mother with depression. Occupational Therapists help people learn new ways to do things they used to do but, for whatever reason, can no longer do them. Occupational therapy helps people be successful in doing what is important to them.
An occupational therapist should be resourceful, compassionate, a good listener, a creative problem-solver and interested in health, science and the arts. Occupational therapy is a perfect blend of life science (anatomy & physiology) and social science (psychology & sociology). Occupational therapists have knowledge of the person and the environment and how to support the person in what they want and need to do. Occupational therapists make a difference.
Salary
Current salary information can be obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Occupational Therapy Resources
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the professional organization for occupational therapy. You can access career information including a detailed description of the profession, type of work done, and employment opportunities by visiting www.aota.org
The Utah Occupational Therapy Association is the state occupational therapy organization. You can learn more about occupational therapy in the state of Utah by visiting www.uotaonline.org
Why the occupational therapy program at the University of Utah?
The professional program leading to a Master of Occupational Therapy is rooted in occupation and occupational science. Central to the teaching mission of the Division are occupation based, strong occupational therapy skills, professional skills and research. The program has numerous innovative teaching components including a Level II fieldwork focus on health settings and community-service settings. We are committed to educating strong clinicians for the unfolding future.
NBCOT Program Statistics
The 2007 graduating class achieved a 100% pass rate as first-time test takers. The last 3 years the first-time test taker pass rate is 95 % with 100% eventual pass rate*. Of the 6 classes that have graduated from the Division with their MOT degree, there is a 98% first-time test taker pass rate and a 100% eventual pass rate. (* eventual pass rate includes first-time and second-time test takers). We are very proud of the accomplishments of our graduates. The national average for first-time test taker for the period Jan – June 2007 is 88%.
How Does the Division of Occupational Therapy Compare to the Nation?
Division of Occupational Therapy exam results and domains for the Class of 2006 compared to the national average of that year.
The Division of Occupational Therapy exam results and domains by graduating year compared to the national average of those years.
