The IU Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is designed to help you succeed as an occupational therapist (OT). After graduation, you will be ready to take the national certifying exam necessary to become a certified OT and have the competencies and skills to practice in the field.
Together, we’ve got this: preparing you to be an occupational therapist
Mission
The mission of IU OT is to provide future occupational therapy leaders with holistic academic, clinical, and real-world experiences to meet the changing needs of society by promoting health and well-being through participation in life roles, meaningful activities, and community engagement.
Vision
IU OT’s vision is to empower students to innovate practice and knowledge through reflection to transform lives and communities while driving occupational therapy advancement in education, research, and practice. We seek to lead the way in advancing the field of occupational therapy education, research, and practice to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.
| Curriculum Threads | Educational goals & outcomes |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Human Occupation and Participation | Demonstrate the ability integrate relevant knowledge, science, and theoretical perspectives into the occupational therapy process in both traditional and role emerging settings. |
| Optimizing Occupation and Facilitating Participation | Demonstrate entry-level competencies in the therapeutic use of occupation with individuals, groups, and populations across the life span to facilitate occupational performance and participation. |
| Leadership and Advocacy | Use leadership and advocacy skills to promote the health, well-being, and quality of life for people, populations, and communities. |
| Critical Inquiry & Reflective Practice | Use critical thinking and evidence informed decision making in professional practice to improve and expand the delivery and quality of occupational therapy services. |
| Socially Responsive Health Care | Demonstrate entry-level competence in providing client centered, accessible, and effective occupational therapy services to facilitate the health and well-being of people, families, and communities. |