About Us

As one of the first in the country to gain professional accreditation at the doctoral level and with a unique master's program providing advancement opportunities for occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants throughout the U.S., the Belmont University School of Occupational Therapy leads the way in educating future occupational therapists. Students receive a comprehensive education from experienced practitioners, utilizing the latest methods and technologies in an environment that encourages life-long learning, service and advocacy.

Mission and Vision

Mission

The School of Occupational Therapy provides comprehensive graduate education within a Christian, learning environment to enable students from diverse backgrounds to positively impact the community at large and enhance the human condition through appreciation of diversity, problem-solving, and utility of meaningful and purposeful occupations.

Vision

The School of Occupational Therapy’s vision is to offer a comprehensive education to graduate students in a Christian environment, preparing them to become and continue to be occupational therapy practitioners who are committed to evidence and occupation based practice, life-long learning, service and advocacy.

AOTA Vision Statement

We envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, science-driven and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meeting society’s occupational needs.

Accreditation

Belmont University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Belmont University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Belmont University’s Occupational Therapy programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE); 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929; 301-652-2682; www.acoteonline.org.

Facilities

The School of Occupational Therapy is housed in the Gordon E. Inman Center and has additional shared laboratory space with the School of Physical Therapy which includes a cadaver lab. State-of-the-art facilities include five specialized occupational therapy labs with a wide range of technologically advanced equipment to support a positive learning environment including:

Computers with Assistive Technology Software
Low Vision Technologies
Doron 400 Driving Simulator
Anatomical models and skeletons
Manual and power wheelchairs for pediatric and adult clients
Patient lift systems
Pressure mapping technology
Positioning devices
A simulation apartment with standard and universal design features
Splinting and casting materials
A variety of materials and activities for activity analysis and modification
Treatment tables
Thermal and electrical modalities
Ergonomic work stations
Dynavision Sensory Integration equipment including suspension equipment
A Sportwall and Makoto Arena system
Pediatric seating systems
Adapted toys and switches
Augmentative communication aids
Variety of assessment kits for pediatric and adult populations
Variety of exercise and therapeutic modalities
Work hardening module

Continuing Education

The School of Occupational Therapy offers continuing education programs for occupational therapy practitioners, physical therapists, educators, administrators and anyone else who might have an interest in pursuing additional education.

Belmont offers one-day workshops periodically throughout the year. The intention for these workshops is to provide continuing education for our clinical supervisors who supervise our students. However, it is open to anyone who has an interest. Please check back periodically for dates of workshops. A fee may be charged to attend a workshop.

If you would like to present at a workshop, please contact us at (615) 460-6700.

Part of the Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences & Nursing

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AOTA Vision Statement

School of Occupational Therapy

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