The Division of Occupational Therapy asserts that New Mexico deserves occupational therapists that are prepared at the highest level. The post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (ppOTD) program will prepare occupational therapists to become clinical leaders and academic educators.
The ppOTD curriculum is designed for occupational therapists who desire a post professional advanced practice degree. The core courses are consistent with the goals of educating occupational therapists to be innovators in practice; evidence-based clinical decision makers; and leaders in practice, education, and public policy. The electives and capstone project afford students the opportunity to pursue specialty areas of interest, expand services, and develop new programs.
The goals of the ppOTD program are to prepare occupational therapists to assume leadership roles as:
innovators in traditional and emerging areas of occupational therapy practice to better meet the health care needs of all of the people of New Mexico;
educators who can effectively train the next generation of therapists;
scholars who can create and synthesize evidence to develop best practice; and
business, education, and policy leaders who help create systems that effectively serve the health needs of individuals and communities.
The online program is designed for working occupational therapists. Students can enter the program with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The flexible programming offers students the opportunity to choose between full-time and part-time tracks. Two yearly in-person days in Albuquerque, NM allow students the opportunity to build a community with their cohort and engage with UNM faculty.
It is time to take your career to the next level. You have been on the front line of healthcare and now is your time to improve the system and make positive changes. Apply to the ppOTD program today.
