Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at Whitworth University

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at Whitworth University is based in Spokane, Washington. As a part of Whitworth University, it is a small program with 3 employees. This innovative program offers an entry-level Doctor in Occupational Therapy, providing a holistic and interprofessional education that integrates faith and practice. The curriculum focuses on developing ethically competent and transformational leaders in occupational therapy and healthcare. Students learn to use best scientific evidence to be catalysts for change, advocates for occupational justice, and servants of humanity. The program is committed to rigorous academic standards and has applied for accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). While awaiting final accreditation status, graduates 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). For more information about the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at Whitworth University, visit whitworth.edu/cms/academics/occupational-therapy-doctorate.