Department of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Department Chair:Kim Dudzinski, EdD, MHS, OTR/L

OTA Program Director: Vicki Case, MS, Ed, OTR/L

MOT Program Director: Corinne Painter, OTD, MS, OTR/L

OTA Faculty: Glenn Luty, COTA/L, BAS, Angela Sampson, MHA, OTR/L

MOT Faculty: Kim Dudzinski, EdD, MHS, OTR/L, Chia-Wei Fan, PhD, OTR/L, Meredith Morig MS, OTR/L, Corinne Painter, OTD, MS, OTR/L, Alexis Thompson, MOT, OTR/L

OTA Academic Fieldwork Coordinator: Angela Sampson MHA, OTR/L

MOT Academic Fieldwork Coordinator: Alexis Thompson, MOT, OTR/L

Lab Manager: Ruben Gonzalez, COTA/L, BAS

Clinical Faculty (Hope Clinic): Olga Melnik, MOT/ OTR/L

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 of Occupational Therapy Program

The entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program at AdventHealth University is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE can be contacted by phone at (301) 652-6611, or online at www.acoteonline.org.

Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Certification Examination for Occupational Therapists, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Upon passing the exam, individuals earn the credential of Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, most states require licensure to practice occupational therapy, and state licensure is generally based on successful completion 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

Programs

Associate of Science

• Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.S.

Master of Occupational Therapy

• Occupational Therapy, M.O.T.