Online Education in Occupational Therapy:

Highlighting The University of Utah’s Online Educational OTD

ProgramUOTA Conference

October 5, 2013

Brenda Lyman, Doctoral Student

Kelly Brown, Academic AdvisorPower point designed by Dr. Jo Wright, PhD

Learning Outcomes

• define a post-professional doctorate degree in occupational therapy

• identify methods used for instruction with online education

• compare classroom vs. online instruction

Learning Outcomes• provide instruction for entry, course

sequence, time and place• list technology requirements for online

coursework• enable reflection from a student

completing an online doctoral program• allow for open-ended discussion between

presenters and participants

Why an OTD???• Discussion with

group

• define a post-professional doctorate degree in occupational therapy

Curriculum Outline

What is on-line learning like?• identify methods

used for instruction with online education

• compare classroom vs. online instruction

How Do I Apply?

• Official transcripts from all universities• Statement of purpose• Current curriculum vitae or resume.• Copy of initial NBCOT certification• Copy of current OT license• 3 letters of reference • $55 application fee

Do I Need A Super Computer?General System Requirements:• Mac or PC, desktop or laptop• Newest version of Adobe Flash Player• Web Browser - Internet Explorer is

NOT supported in Canvas applications.  Use Google Chrome (recommended) or Firefox for PC – Firefox or Safari for Mac

• Webcam• Broadband connection with 500+

mbps (DSL or Cable)• RAM: 128MB or more• Video Card: at least 64MB of video

memory• Sound Card: at least 16-bit

So What Is It Really Like?

Questions?

www.health.utah.edu/OT

or

OTD@hsc.utah.edu

or

Dr JoAnne Wright

801-585-7788

or

kelly.brown@hsc.utah.edu

References

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Hollis, V., & Madill, H. (2006). Online learning: The potential for occupational therapy education. Occupational Therapy International, 13(2), 61-78.Pierce, D., & Peyton, C. (1999). A historical cross-disciplinary perspective on the professional doctorate in occupational therapy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 53(1), 64- 71.Richardson, P. K., MacRae, A., Schwartz, K., Bankston, L., & Kosten, C. (2008). Student outcomes in a post professional online master’s–degree program. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(5), 600–610.