Department of Occupational Therapy

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Department Mission

The mission of Faulkner University’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program is to glorify God by preparing students to become occupational therapists who exhibit excellence in clinical practice, research, and servant leadership in order to holistically treat patients and serve the communities in which they live and work.

Department Vision

The vision of Faulkner University’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program is to earn a reputation as a leading contributor to the field of occupational therapy by graduating exceptional occupational therapists who have a heart for service, advancing the field through the development of distinguished faculty members, promoting academic research, and serving the local community through exemplary therapy services.

Program Goals

In order to achieve our mission and fulfill our vision, the OT program has set the following program goals:

1. Teach students to apply research skills and the principles of evidence-based practice in order to provide relevant, quality services to all patients.
2. Train students to engage in inter-professional practice and the integration of faith into clinical practice to serve the community with holistic healthcare services.
3. Prepare graduates to be servant-leaders in their communities and professionals of integrity by promoting the values and ethics of occupational therapy.
4. Provide a quality academic experience that encourages retention and matriculation rates of 80% or above for each cohort.
5. Graduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve a first-time pass rate on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Examination (NBCOT) at or above 80% within twelve (12) months of graduation.
6. Produce competent therapists, as evidenced by an employment rate within twelve months of graduation at or above 80%.

Student Learning Outcomes

In order to fulfill the intent to teach students via implementation of the experiential learning theory, the program developed the following Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Synthesize foundational knowledge, theories, and basic tenets of occupational therapy for entry- level practice across the lifespan and the continuum of care.
2. Conduct the clinical process, including referral, screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and discharge, in order to deliver client-centered, evidence-based, and occupation-based services.
3. Apply knowledge of professional issues, including ethics, values, and responsibilities, to leadership and management of all service delivery contexts.
4. Employ interpersonal and communication skills necessary to effectively communicate and collaborate with all healthcare team members, as well as communicate with patients and their families to provide optimal interprofessional care.
5. Engage in qualitative and quantitative research in order to describe and interpret the scope of the profession, build research capacity, establish new knowledge, and apply this knowledge to practice.
6. Utilize knowledge and skills to serve the local and global community to be the hands and feet of Christ.

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