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04/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/19/2024 08:08
University of Saint Mary Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Earns Accreditation from the ACOTE
University of Saint Mary Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Earns Accreditation from the ACOTE
Apr 19, 2024
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(Leavenworth, Kan.) - The University of Saint Mary Doctor of Occupational Therapy program has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
ACOTE accreditation signifies that the USM Doctor of Occupational Therapy program has met or exceeded the rigorous standards set forth by the AOTA, ensuring the highest quality of education and training. New occupational therapy programs are granted accreditation for five or seven years. USM, which launched its program in 2020, received the maximum accreditation of seven years.
"Receiving ACOTE accreditation is a testament to USM's commitment to excellence," University President Sister Diane Steele said. "This achievement underscores our dedication to preparing compassionate and skilled occupational therapists who will make a meaningful impact in the lives of others."
With ACOTE accreditation, USM graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Successful completion of this exam is required for licensure to practice as an occupational therapist in the United States.
Visit https://stmary.edu/ot for more information about the USM occupational therapy program.
The University of Saint Mary is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of Saint Mary main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kan. USM's Overland Park Campus at 11221 Roe Ave. offers evening accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit stmary.edu for more information.