2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Department of Occupational Therapy
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Occupational Therapy
Department Chair: Christine Moghimi
OTA Program Director: Vicki Case
MOT Program Director:
OTA Faculty: Angela Sampson, Glenn Luty
MOT Faculty: Chia-Wei Fan, Kim Dudzinski, Chris Moghimi, Corinne Painter
OTA Academic Fieldwork Coordinator: Angela Sampson
MOT Academic Fieldwork Coordinator: Corinne Painter
Clinical Faculty: Olga Melnik
Licensure and Accreditation
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510 E Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 652-6611. Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. The State of Florida requires licensure to practice as an occupational therapy assistant.
Master’s of Occupational Therapy Program
The entry level Occupational Therapy Master’s Program at AdventHealth University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510 E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-6611 and its Web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for occupational therapists, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.
Background Check
A background check is required for admission to the Occupational Therapy programs. The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and various state licensing agencies require disclosure of all felony convictions. The results of this background check may impact eligibility for certification and licensure. Eligibility should be determined in advance of beginning an educational program. Felony convictions may be resolved by the NBCOT’s Qualifications Review Committee. Mental health intervention may also affect the individual’s ability to obtain state licensure. For further information, see the Student Handbook Supplement.
Clinical Placements
Associate of Science
Master of Occupational Therapy
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