Program: Occupational Therapy, PPOTD (BS-Entry) - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Apr 06, 2025

2023-2024 University Catalog/Handbook (Fall)

Students entering the PPOTD program with a BSOT degree must take a total of 60 credits—43 credits of required core courses as well as 17 elective credits .

Students entering with a bachelor’s degree can complete the PPOTD program in four years.

Core Curriculum

HSA 7200 - Foundations of Healthcare Administration Hours: 3
or
HSA 7200B - Foundations of Healthcare Administration (B) Hours: 3
IPE 7001 - Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Hours: 3
or
IPE 7001B - Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (B) Hours: 3
IPE 7050 - Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Professionals Hours: 3 ^*
or
IPE 7050B - Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Professionals (B) Hours: 3 ^*
IPE 7121 - Organizational Leadership & Policy in Health Care Hours: 3 ^†
or
IPE 7121B - Organizational Leadership & Policy in Health Care (B) Hours: 3 ^†
COM 7130 - Healthcare Communication and Collaboration Hours: 3
HSC 7200 - Information Literacy for Evidence-Based Practice Hours: 1
OCT 7200 - Reflective Practice Hours: 3
OCT 7470 - Clinical Integration I Hours: 7
OCT 7471 - Clinical Integration II Hours: 8
^{Clinical Integration series (15 credits) may be completed through advanced standings.}
OCT 7495 - The Science of Occupation Hours: 3
OCT 7496 - Capstone l: Project Proposal and Preparation Hours: 3 ^‡
OCT 7499 - Capstone II: Project Implementation and Dissemination Hours: 3 ^‡

Core Credit Hours 43

Degree Credit Hours 60

*Courses are to be taken prior to or in conjunction with other required or elective coursework. These two courses are a prerequisite for Science of Occupation.
†Courses are to be taken once all coursework is completed.
‡ Courses may be applied to the Executive Leadership Specialization.