We are educating highly skilled, compassionate occupational therapists.
ACHE School of Occupational Therapy
Our Mission
To educate highly skilled and compassionate occupational therapy professionals and to prepare them to advocate for those with limited opportunities for occupational engagement.
Learner
Focused
Experiential Education
Get hands-on experience working with individuals in our on-site clinic.
Advocate
for All
Become an agent of change and advocate for people of all abilities.
Explore ACHE OT
Virtual Tour
ACHE OT has all the resources you need to excel as a doctor of occupational therapy! Our state-of-the-art facility features beautiful lecture halls, a Live and Learn Lab, Pediatric Neurology Lab, Splinting and Modality Lab, and more!
Occupational Therapy
Past, Present, Future
Watch this video to learn about how the ACHE School of Occupational Therapy defines the role of occupational therapy in improving the lives of others.
ACHE OT ADVANTAGE
- Employing educational experiences that are learner-focused, contextually authentic, and centered on occupation.
- Engaging in collaborative service, leadership, and advocacy with faculty and students in healthcare, educational, and community environments.
- Nurturing and maintaining a community of occupational therapy students, scholars, and professionals who collaborate with communities optimizing the lives of all.
- Fostering the value of healthy living by supporting occupational balance.
ACCREDITATION
News & Events
ACHE Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Research Spaces at RIHWC
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is celebrating the opening of the new Biomedical Resource Center and the Center for Rehabilitation Research.
ACHE OT Class of 2026 Celebrates “DRAFT” Day
DRAFT Day signifies a pivotal moment in the students’ education, transitioning them from the classroom to real-world applications of their occupational therapy training.
ACHE Signs Agreement With Langston University to Create New Program
The education affiliation agreement will establish the Early Assurance Program, which will create two pathways for Langston students to attend ACHE to study occupational therapy and physical therapy.
Contact Us
7000 Chad Colley Blvd.
Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-308-2243