Occupational Therapy Schools in DC

The occupational therapy schools in the District of Columbia provide occupational therapy education in Washington, DC. There are 2 occupational therapy schools in the DC which provide entry-level programs while 1 OT school is providing post professional Doctoral level program. The OT programs are running in the famous universities of Washington DC.

The OT schools running in the District of Columbia are-

1. Howard University
2. Trinity Washington University
3. George Washington University.

The Occupational Therapy in Washington, DC-

The demand for occupational therapy professionals is increasing in the DC. More students are now attracted towards the occupational therapy profession and taking admission in the OT schools. Occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant work in a different setup in Washington, DC. It includes Hospital, schools, Rehabilitation centers, Home setting, mental health care, etc. The Occupational therapy professionals have their own association in the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Occupational Therapy Association (DCOTA) is a state affiliate of the national professional association AOTA.

The Occupational therapy professionals have their own association in the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Occupational Therapy Association (DCOTA) is a state affiliate of the national professional association AOTA.

The DCOTA works toward the upliftment of the occupational therapy profession in the District of Columbia. The DCOTA provides support to the budding therapist and licensed OT practitioners.

The DCOTA is not a licensing authority of the DC and does not issue a license to practice. The Department of Health, DC is the license issuing authority of Washington.

Occupational Therapy Licensing in DC-

The Board of Occupational Therapy (Department of Health) regulates occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in Washington, DC. The Board of Occupational Therapy evaluates applicants’ qualifications, recommends standards and procedures, and issues licenses.
The Board consists of five DC residents: three licensed occupational therapists, one occupational therapy assistant, and one consumer.

Occupational therapy Schools in DC Overview-

#1 Howard University

The Howard University’s Occupational Therapy Program is an accredited Occupational Therapy program leading to a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy (MSOT). The Department is one of the few providers of entry-level occupational therapy graduates in Washington, DC. The program has a rich history of excellence in leadership, graduating highly sought-after therapists, and developing national and international health professionals.

The MSOT program is a full-time 2 ½ year program. The final year consists of six-month fieldwork experience.
Early entry to the occupational therapy profession can be taken through the Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences provided by the Howard University. If the student passes the prerequisite courses along with a BS degree in health sciences, then he/she can take admission into the MSOT program.

Howard University College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences
Course Offered–	Master of Science in Occupational therapy (MSOT)
University Campus	Washington, DC
Public or Private-	Private Institute.
Program Chairperson-	Felecia Moore Banks, Ph.D., MEd, OTR/L, FAOTA
Course Duration- MSOT	2.5-year program (77 credit hours course) including fieldwork.
Seat capacity	N/A
OT Admission	Once a year (Fall)
Application Procedure	Completion of the OTCAS Application and the Department Supplemental Application.
Minimum Requirement	Undergraduate degree; Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Completion of required prerequisite courses; Verification of 40 hours of volunteer experience in an Occupational Therapy setting; Participation in a personal interview; GRE Score.
Pre-requisite Course work	Developmental Psychology; Abnormal Psychology; Gross Anatomy; Physiology; Physics; Sociology Statistics; Medical Terminology; CPR Certificate.
Address	Department of Occupational Therapy Division of Allied Health Sciences 516 Bryant Street, NW, Annex I, Room 369 Washington, DC 20059-0001 Email- fbanks@howard.edu
Website	healthsciences.howard.edu

#2 Trinity Washington University
Trinity Washington University’s Master of Occupational Therapy program prepares busy students for a career in OT. The OT program is a hybrid type, of course, offers weekend classes and online learning.

The classes meet 8 times each semester and emphasize active learning, practicals, and case-based problem-solving. The online instructions, including lecture, directed reading, and discussions, deliver basic and advanced content. The concurrent clinical placements in different practice settings provide opportunities for observation and supervised practice.

The MOT program offers full-time 5-semester program, followed by two 12-week full-time Level II fieldwork placements.

The Trinity Washington University also offers Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Associate Degree. This is the only OTA program in Washington, DC. Recently, the OT school has got Probationary Accreditation by the ACOTE.

Trinity Washington University School of Nursing & Health Professions (NHP)
Courses Offered–	Master of Science in Occupational therapy (MSOT) OTA – associate degree (Probationary Accreditation)
University Campus	Washington, DC.
Public or Private-	Private Institute.
Program Director-	Dr. Myrtle Evans, for MOT Ms. Lisa Simmons, for OTA
Course Duration- MSOT	2 year program
Seat capacity	N/A
OT Admission	Once in a year (Fall)
Application Procedure	An online application to the admission office @ Trinity.
Minimum Requirement	Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS); GPA of 2.8 or better; Good written and oral English language skills; At least 40 hours of documented observation with an occupational therapist; 2 letters of recommendation(one must be from the occupational therapist who supervised the volunteer hours); A 500-word essay about OT; Personal Health Insurance; Immunization; Criminal Background Check; CPR Certification.
Pre-requisite Course work	Human Anatomy and Physiology (including labs); Statistics or Research Methods; Sociology; Introduction to Psychology; Abnormal Psychology; Lifespan Development (Child Psychology and Human Development); Medical Terminology; Computer application certificate. (MS Office, Email, web search).
Address	Occupational Therapy Program 125 Michigan Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20017-1004 (202) 884-9677 Email- hughesde@trinitydc.edu
Website	www.trinitydc.edu

#3 George Washington University
OT Post-Professional Doctoral-Level Program
School of Medicine and Health Sciences,
Department of Clinical Research and Leadership,
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,
Suite 238 Washington, DC 20037

OTD Program- Online advanced practice Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree.
Program Director- Mary Corcoran, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA.
Email: corcoran@gwu.edu

The George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) was founded in 1824. The school offers an advanced-practice doctoral degree program designed for registered occupational therapists (OT) and occupational therapy students enrolled in an accredited Masters OT program. This program is designed for occupational therapists who are seeking to advance their leadership, clinical reasoning, practice, and research skills.

Occupational therapy Jobs and Salary in Washington, DC-

The District of Columbia offers various job opportunities for occupational therapy professionals (OT and OTA). According to the BLS, the average salary of an occupational therapist in DC is $89,040 (average hourly wages of $42). Similarly, the average salary of an OTA in DC is $56,240 (average hourly wages of $27.15).