Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy identifies and addresses the aspects of injury or disability that prevent people from performing essential tasks or engaging in activities that are meaningful to them. Activities and adaptation are used to improve function, performance, independence and quality of life. Graduates of the Master Of Occupational Therapy program are qualified to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy examination leading to the designation Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).The Master of Science attracts practicing therapists and provide specialized training and research into areas that include assistive technology, pediatrics, gerontology, and disability studies.

Mission

Temple University’s Occupational Therapy Program is committed to excellence and providing an accessible, affordable, professional education to a widely diverse student population. Through a curriculum rich in theory, research, reflective and critical thinking, the Occupational Therapy Program prepares students for clinical leadership, lifelong learning and evolution as professionals responsive to the changing needs of society.

Philosophy

Temple University’s Occupational Therapy Program is based on the belief that humans are occupational beings able to maximize their health and quality of life when engaged in meaningful activity. Throughout the life cycle, biological, psychological, social or environmental factors may interrupt the adaptive occupational process and create dysfunction. Occupational therapy empowers individuals to overcome dysfunction, make choices regarding occupational engagement, and optimize function and quality of life over the life span. The curriculum reflects the spectrum of occupational therapy theory and practice.

Accreditations
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of
the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4120 Montgomery Lane, PO Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220.  ACOTE's telephone # c/o AOTA is 301-652-AOTA (2682).