Occupational therapists help people of all ages fully engage in their daily lives, from their work and recreation to daily activities like getting dressed, cooking, eating and driving. As an occupational therapist, you will use your skills to treat injured, ill or disabled patients, helping them recover and improve the skills they need for daily living.  

You may choose to specialize your occupational therapy practice, for instance, working with 

Concordia University, Nebraska’s pre-pharmacy program will prepare you for pharmacy school with courses in biology, chemistry, math and physics. Here, you will focus on the fundamentals of science that will carry through all of your coursework and future work tasks, as well as understanding and creating scientific communications and professional and ethical work practices.

• Learn from a hybrid model with core faculty that are certified in online instruction. This learning approach offers you the opportunity to study from a location convenient to you and your life circumstances while attending onsite program sessions throughout the year.
• Our DPT faculty consists of more than a dozen scholars and clinicians from around the US.

The occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program at College of Saint Mary prepares you to deliver services that help people improve their lives. As an occupational therapist, you will be able to help patients develop and maintain vital living and working skills. Occupational therapists evaluate physical and mental abilities, track progress and design therapy programs.

To get started down the path towards medical, dental, physical therapy or other health professions, choose a degree program that is designed to take you there. Pre-med and pre-health at Bellevue University can fit into several majors – choose one that excites your passion.

Our advisors and experienced faculty will guide you into a direction that fits your career goals. You have many options in addition to nursing or practicing as a physician. If you are a student interested in a healthcare profession, we are ready to answer your questions. Request information today.

To get started down the path towards medical, dental, physical therapy or other health professions, choose a degree program that is designed to take you there. Pre-med and pre-health at Bellevue University can fit into several majors – choose one that excites your passion.

Our advisors and experienced faculty will guide you into a direction that fits your career goals. You have many options in addition to nursing or practicing as a physician. If you are a student interested in a healthcare profession, we are ready to answer your questions. Request information today.

It takes the typical student four years to complete a bachelor’s degree containing the pre-requisite courses necessary for admission to professional school. Three years is the typical length for completion of professional school to graduate with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).

Occupational therapists are trained to work with a variety of diagnoses including traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, stroke, cerebral palsy, burns, fractures, spinal cord injury, developmental delays just to name a few. It takes the typical student four years to complete a bachelor’s degree containing the pre-requisite courses necessary for admission to professional school. Three years is the typical length for completion of professional school to graduate with a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD).