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
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Earns National Safety Award
ACHE is one of only two institutions in Arkansas to receive this year’s recognition, underscoring ACHE’s dedication to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
ACHE Unified Field Day Brings Students Together Across Programs
Hosted by the ACHE Center for Clinical Skills Development, the large-scale event brought together students from all programs for a full day of teamwork, competition, and hands-on learning.
Hands-On ACHE OT Project Bridges Classroom Learning with Community Impact
The project was part of ACHE’s Productive Aging Assistive Technology Fieldwork, which provides students the opportunity to develop solutions for community members while still in a learning environment.
Contact Us
7000 Chad Colley Blvd.
Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-308-2243