Learn how to help others live
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.
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.
Explore ACHE OT
Virtual Tour
At ACHE OT, you’ll find everything you need to thrive on your journey to becoming an occupational therapist! Our welcoming, state-of-the-art facility includes learning spaces that mirror real practice environments, a hands-on Live and Learn Lab, a dedicated Pediatric Lab, a Splinting and Modality Lab, and so much more—designed to support your growth every step of the way.
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.
Accreditation
OTD PROGRAM OUTCOMES
To view our program outcomes, including graduation rates, click here.
FOR NBCOT EXAM PASS RATE FOR ACHE OTD GRADUATES, PLEASE VISIT NBCOT.
Graduation Requirements for OTD Students
The degree requirements include:
- Complete all didactic, fieldwork (Level II), and capstone coursework in the prescribed sequence
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Complete all Level II fieldwork and doctoral capstone requirements within 24 months of completing didactic coursework
- In addition to academic requirements, students must
- Adhere to the ACHE Code of Student Conduct, AOTA Code of Ethics, and policies on professionalism and academic integrity.
- Undergo a degree audit and submit a formal application for graduation by the deadlines listed in the academic calendar.
- Satisfactorily complete the exit process through the Office of Student Affairs and fulfill all curricular, legal, and financial obligations to ACHE.
- Attend all required graduation week events, including rehearsal and graduation ceremony.
- Receive formal recommendations for graduation from ACHE OT leadership, faculty, and governing bodies.
News & Events
Strengthening the River Valley: ACHE and UAFS Partner to Grow Future Healthcare Leaders
The partnership creates a formal pathway for UAFS students seeking admission to ACHE’s Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Physical Therapy, School of Occupational Therapy, and Master of Science in Biomedicine program.
Building a Legacy: ACHE Celebrates the Graduation of Its Inaugural Occupational Therapy Class
“I am forever grateful. The first class defined the legacy of ACHE OT, and that legacy will continue.”
ACHE M.A.P. Program Receives Insight Into Academia Magazine’s 2025 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
The award honors exceptional institutional programs that encourage and support the recruitment and retention of women and underrepresented students in all STEM fields.
Contact Us
7000 Chad Colley Blvd.
Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-308-2243