Fort Wayne, Indiana Location Accreditation
Huntington University’s Doctorate of Occupational Therapy 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 is 301-652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. The OTD program is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the regional accreditation body.
Peoria, Arizona Location Accreditation
Huntington University’s Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program in Arizona 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. acote's email address is accred@aota.org
Arizona Location
8385 W Mariners Way
Peoria, AZ 85382
Student and Program Outcomes (B.4.2)
| Graduation Year | Students Entering/Graduating | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 / 10 | 100% |
| 2023 | 17 / 17 | 100% |
These program data results are available at the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) by visiting this link. For reference, Huntington University, Peoria program results can be found by selecting Arizona > OT Doctoral-Level Programs > Year
ACOTE Accreditation Status (B.4.3)
Huntington University’s Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program in Arizona is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
ACOTE Location:
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814.
Phone number, c/o AOTA:
(301) 652-AOTA
Website:
www.acoteonline.org.
Email:
accred@aota.org
Policies:
acoteonline.org/accreditation-explained/policies/
Huntington University’s Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program in Arizona is located at:
Huntington University Arizona:
8385 W Mariners Way
Peoria, AZ 85382
Policies and Procedures (B.4.4)
Huntington University’s Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program in Arizona has the following policies and procedures documented in accordance with section B.4.4 of ACOTE Accreditation:
- Policy and procedures for processing and maintaining student grievances and other complaints against the program: OTD Arizona Academic Catalog, pages 13-14
- Student withdrawal and refunds of tuition and fees: OTD Arizona Academic Catalog, page 17
- Student probation, suspension, and dismissal: OTD Arizona Academic Catalog, page 12
- Appropriate use of equipment and supplies and for all educational activities that have implications for the health and safety of clients, students, and faculty (including infection control and evacuation procedures): Manuals and safety information available onsite.
- Graduation requirements:
The OTD requires the completion of 106 credit hours in a sequenced three-year sequence. For the first two years, the course loads range between 40-47 hours. The final year involves 24 hours total for fieldwork and capstone requirements and a three-hour online course. (OTD Arizona Academic Catalog, page 11)
- Total cost of attendance:
Tuition per credit hour is $896 (106 total hours) and a three-year program completion plan with fees can be viewed here.
Progression, retention, graduation, certification, and credentialing requirements (B.4.5)
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 graduate 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.
Become a Forester
Students with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited institution are eligible to apply for this program. Applicants must also meet the minimum admission requirements and complete prerequisite classes. Call us at (800) 600-4888 or email us at graduate@huntington.edu.
NBCOT Eligibility
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 graduate will be an occupational therapist, registered (OTR).
In addition, all states require licensure to practice and 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.
Huntington University: Entry Level OTD Program Student Outcomes
NBCOT Pass Rates
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) pass rates are available by visiting this link.
- 2022: 100% NBCOT pass rate
- 2021: 98% NBCOT pass rate
- 2020: 100% NBCOT pass rate
- 2019: 97% NBCOT pass rate
- 2018: 96% NBCOT pass rate
The average for 3 years is an NBCOT pass rate of 99%.
Student Retention
- 34 of 34 OTD students enrolled in the fall 2017 cohort
- 17 of 18 OTD students enrolled in the spring 2018 cohort
- 34 of 34 OTD students enrolled in the fall 2018 cohort
- 18 of 18 OTD students enrolled in the spring 2019 cohort
- 33 of 34 OTD students enrolled in the fall 2019 cohort
- 18 of 18 OTD students enrolled in the spring 2020 cohort
- 2021 Fall Cohort Start 34 students End 32 students
- 2021 Spring Cohort Start 17 students End 18 students (transfer student)
- 2022 Fall cohort Start 34 students End 34 students
- 2022 Spring Cohort Start 17 students End 16 students
Graduation Rates
- Class of 2023: 88% graduation rate Pandemic
- Class of 2022: 98% graduation rate
- Class of 2021: 96% graduation rate
- Class of 2020: 98% graduation rate
- Class of 2019: 100% graduation rate
- Class of 2018: 100% graduation rate
The average for 3 years is a graduation rate of 99%.
Certification Programs
- CarFit Technician and CarFit Event Coordinator
- Certified Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist (CEES)
- Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM)
- The Get Permission Approach to Pediatric Mealtime Challenges 1
Student Service Projects
Many student service projects are integrated into the OTD 706 Global Outreach and Missions course.
- Wheels for the World
- Joni and Friends
- Food Drive
- Living Hope
- Cause 4 Life
- Fort Wayne YWCA
- Fort Wayne Turnstone
- GoBabyGo
Student Activities
- White Coat Ceremony
- AOTA annual conference
- INOTA State Conference with student presentation and poster exhibits
- Huntington University Student Occupational Therapy Association (HUSOTA) events
- Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy National Honor Society
- Christian Fellowship Group
- Fundraising
- Wheelchair mobility collection drives
- CarFit events
- Family Dinner night
- Holiday parties
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