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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

Learn in an individualized, supportive, and inclusive environment from our expert faculty.

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.

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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!

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Cost of Attendance

NBCOT Program Data

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.
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ACCREDITATION

 
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree 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 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist 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, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
 
Students must complete Level II fieldwork and experiential requirements within 24 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program.

OTD PROGRAM OUTCOMES


Program Graduates / Graduation Rate
Graduation YearStudents Entering/GraduatingGraduation Rate
202516 / To be reported May 2025To be reported Fall 2025
202618 / To be reported May 2026To be reported Fall 2026
202724 / To be reported May 2027To be reported Fall 2027
Total58 / To be reported May 2025To be reported Fall 2025

NBCOT Board Pass Rate for ACHE OTD Graduates


For NBCOT licensure pass rates, please visit the NBCOT website.

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ACHE OT Achieves Full Accreditation Status

This accreditation is vital as it ensures the ACHE OT program meets the highest standards of occupational therapy education, fostering confidence in the quality of the curriculum and instruction.

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7000 Chad Colley Blvd.
Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-308-2243

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