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Welcome to the Program in Occupational Therapy

Our mission is to advance human health by enhancing people’s participation in everyday life activities through evidence-based practice, innovative research, and the education of tomorrow’s leaders in occupational therapy and rehabilitation.

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Degree Programs

Master’s (MSOT)

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Doctorate (OTD)

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OTD for Licensed OTs

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Joint Degree MSOT / MPH

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PhD in Rehabilitation and Participation Science

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Our Stories

2018 ASHT Hand Therapy Review Course

Washington University School of Medicine is hosting the 2018 ASHT Hand Therapy Review Course on April 27-29.

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OT Scholarship Day 2018 registration open

Please join us for the 10th Annual Occupational Therapy Scholarship Day on Friday, May 4 featuring keynote speaker Chetwyn Chan, PhD.

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Creating OT modules for thumbroll app

Vicki Kaskutas, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, and her students are developing OT modules for thumbroll, a free app that provides step-by-step instruction of medical skills and procedures.

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Call to OT duty

Alumna Capt. Kate Baker, OTR/L, CHT, serves her country and profession as an
Air Force OT.

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Harnessing the superpower of the environment

Susy Stark, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, helps older adults live more independently in their homes by modifying the environment.

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Teaching self-management

Program offered to students helps people manage chronic disease

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The role of OT in the primary care clinic

Establishing a new model of OT care in the primary care setting

In the News

Apr 17 2018 ASHT Hand Therapy Review Course
Mar 22 OT Scholarship Day 2018 registration open
Mar 22 Creating OT modules for thumbroll app
Mar 01 Call to OT duty

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Assessments

These assessment tools were developed by our faculty and colleagues, and some are available to occupational therapy professionals and students to use free of charge.

Executive Function Performance Test (EFPT)

Developed By:
M. Carolyn Baum, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Lisa Tabor Connor, PhD,
Tracy Morrison, OTD, OTR
Michelle Hahn, MSOT, OTR
Alexander W. Dromerick, MD
Dorothy Edwards, PhD

Activity Card Sort (ACS)

Developed By:
M. Carolyn Baum, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Dorothy Edwards, PhD

Home Environment Lighting Assessment (HELA)

Developed By:
Monica S. Perlmutter, OTD, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA

In-Home Occupational Performance Evaluation (I-HOPE)

Developed By:
Susy Stark, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Emily Somerville, OTD, OTR/L
and Stark Lab students

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Ranked as the Number One OT Program in the Nation

100%pass rate on NBCOT certification exam since 2015

500+fieldwork sites nationwide

95%faculty with a doctoral degree

30States represented by our students

2,743number of graduates since 1918

Get Started

We welcome inquiries from prospective students, potential collaborators, community partners, alumni and others who want to connect with us. Please complete the form below to begin the conversation.

Schedule a Visit

Current, future, and accepted applicants are encouraged to visit. We also welcome people who are exploring career options and considering occupational therapy. Dr. Kathy Kniepmann, one of our faculty members, opens our visit sessions with an informal presentation and discussion, followed by a tour that’s led by one of our current occupational therapy students.

Upcoming visit sessions*:

Friday, April 27 -
1:00 p.m. CST

Friday, May 11 -
12:30 p.m. CST

*At least two to three visit sessions are scheduled every month. All times are Central Standard Time (CST). Click here for more info.

Questions?

Call Dr. Kniepmann at (314) 286-1610
or Robin Hattori at (314) 286-1653