Draft III Revisins December 2017 STANDARD N PREAMBLE The dynamic nature f cntemprary health and human services delivery systems prvides challenging pprtunities fr the ccupatinal therapist t pssess the necessary knwledge and skills as a direct care prvider, cnsultant, educatr, manager, leader, researcher, and advcate fr the prfessin and the cnsumer. A graduate frm an ACOTE-accredited dctral-degree-level ccupatinal therapy prgram must Have acquired, as a fundatin fr prfessinal study, a breadth and depth f knwledge in the liberal arts and sciences and an understanding f issues related t diversity. Be educated as a generalist with a brad expsure t the delivery mdels and systems used in settings where ccupatinal therapy is currently practiced and where it is emerging as a service. Have achieved entry-level cmpetence thrugh a cmbinatin f didactic, fieldwrk, and capstne and experiential educatin. Be prepared t evaluate and chse apprpriate thery t infrm practice. Be prepared t articulate and apply ccupatinal therapy thery thrugh evidence-based evaluatins and interventins t achieve expected utcmes as related t ccupatin. The dynamic nature f cntemprary health and human services delivery systems requires the ccupatinal therapist t pssess basic skills as a direct care prvider, cnsultant, educatr, manager, leader, researcher, and advcate fr the prfessin and the cnsumer. A graduate frm an ACOTE-accredited master s-degree-level ccupatinal therapy prgram must Have acquired, as a fundatin fr prfessinal study, a breadth and depth f knwledge in the liberal arts and sciences and an understanding f issues related t diversity. Be educated as a generalist with a brad expsure t the delivery mdels and systems used in settings where ccupatinal therapy is currently practiced and where it is emerging as a service. Have achieved entry-level cmpetence thrugh a cmbinatin f didactic and fieldwrk and experiential educatin. Be prepared t chse apprpriate thery t infrm practice. Be prepared t articulate and apply ccupatinal therapy thery thrugh evidence-based evaluatins and interventins t achieve expected utcmes as related t ccupatin. Be prepared t articulate and apply therapeutic use f ccupatins with The dynamic nature f cntemprary health and human services delivery systems requires the ccupatinal therapy assistant t pssess basic skills as a direct care prvider, educatr, manager, leader, and advcate fr the prfessin and the cnsumer. A graduate frm an ACOTE-accredited baccalaureate-degree-level ccupatinal therapy assistant prgram must Have acquired an educatinal fundatin in the liberal arts and sciences, including a fcus n issues related t diversity. Be educated as a generalist with a brad expsure t the delivery mdels and systems used in settings where ccupatinal therapy is currently practiced and where it is emerging as a service. Have achieved entry-level cmpetence thrugh a cmbinatin f didactic and fieldwrkexperiential educatin. Define thery as it applies t practice. Be prepared t articulate and apply ccupatinal therapy principles and interventin tls t achieve expected utcmes as related t ccupatin. Be prepared t articulate and apply therapeutic use f ccupatins with persns, r grups, r ppulatins fr the purpse f facilitating perfrmance and participatin in The dynamic nature f cntemprary health and human services delivery systems requires the ccupatinal therapy assistant t pssess basic skills as a direct care prvider, educatr, manager, leader, and advcate fr the prfessin and the cnsumer. A graduate frm an ACOTE-accredited assciate-degree-level ccupatinal therapy assistant prgram must Have acquired an educatinal fundatin in the liberal arts and sciences, including a fcus n issues related t diversity. Be educated as a generalist with a brad expsure t the delivery mdels and systems used in settings where ccupatinal therapy is currently practiced and where it is emerging as a service. Have achieved entry-level cmpetence thrugh a cmbinatin f didactic and experiential fieldwrk educatin. Define thery as it applies t practice. Be prepared t articulate and apply ccupatinal therapy principles and interventin tls t achieve expected utcmes as related t ccupatin. Be prepared t articulate and apply therapeutic use f ccupatins with persns, r grups, r ppulatins fr the purpse f facilitating perfrmance and participatin in 1
N Be prepared t articulate and apply therapeutic use f ccupatins with persns, r grups, r ppulatins fr the purpse f facilitating perfrmance and participatin in activities, ccupatins, and rles and situatins in hme, schl, wrkplace, cmmunity, and ther settings, as infrmed by the Occupatinal Therapy Practice Framewrk.. Be able t plan and apply evidencebased ccupatinal therapy interventins t address the physical, cgnitive, functinal cgnitive, psychscial, sensry, and ther aspects f perfrmance in a variety f cntexts and envirnments t supprt engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, wellbeing, and quality f life, as infrmed by the Occupatinal Therapy Practice Framewrk.. Be prepared t be a lifelng learner t keep current with evidence-based prfessinal practice. Uphld the ethical standards, values, and attitudes f the ccupatinal therapy prfessin. Understand the distinct rles and respnsibilities f the ccupatinal therapist and the ccupatinal therapy assistant in the supervisry prcess fr service delivery. Be prepared t effectively cllabrate with and supervise ccupatinal therapy assistants in service delivery. Be prepared t effectively persns, r grups, r ppulatins fr the purpse f facilitating perfrmance and participatin in activities, ccupatins, and rles in hme, schl, wrkplace, cmmunity, and ther settings, as infrmed by the Occupatinal Therapy Practice Framewrk.. Be able t plan and apply evidencebased ccupatinal therapy interventins t address the physical, cgnitive, functinal cgnitive, psychscial, sensry, and ther aspects f perfrmance in a variety f cntexts and envirnments t supprt engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, wellbeing, and quality f life, as infrmed by the Occupatinal Therapy Practice Framewrk.. Be prepared t be a lifelng learner t keep current with evidence-based prfessinal practice. Uphld the ethical standards, values, and attitudes f the ccupatinal therapy prfessin. Understand the distinct rles and respnsibilities f the ccupatinal therapist and the ccupatinal therapy assistant in the supervisry prcess fr service delivery. Be prepared t effectively cllabrate with and supervise ccupatinal therapy assistants in service delivery. Be prepared t effectively cmmunicate and wrk interprfessinally with all wh prvide services and prgrams fr activities, ccupatins, and rles and situatins in hme, schl, wrkplace, cmmunity, and ther settings, as infrmed by the Occupatinal Therapy Practice Framewrk.. Be able t apply evidence-based ccupatinal therapy interventins t address the physical, cgnitive, functinal cgnitive, psychscial, sensry, and ther aspects f perfrmance in a variety f cntexts and envirnments t supprt engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, wellbeing, and quality f life., as infrmed by the Occupatinal Therapy Practice Framewrk. Be prepared t be a lifelng learner t keep current with the bestevidence-based prfessinal practice. Uphld the ethical standards, values, and attitudes f the ccupatinal therapy prfessin. Understand the distinct rles and respnsibilities f the ccupatinal therapist and the ccupatinal therapy assistant in the supervisry prcess fr service delivery. Be prepared t effectively cllabrate with ccupatinal therapists in service delivery. Be prepared t effectively cmmunicate and wrk interprfessinally with all wh prvide services and prgrams fr persns, grups, and/r ppulatins. Be prepared t advcate as a activities, ccupatins, and rles and situatins in hme, schl, wrkplace, cmmunity, and ther settings, as infrmed by the Occupatinal Therapy Practice Framewrk.. Be able t apply evidence-based ccupatinal therapy interventins t address the physical, cgnitive, functinal cgnitive, psychscial, sensry, and ther aspects f perfrmance in a variety f cntexts and envirnments t supprt engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, wellbeing, and quality f life, as infrmed by the Occupatinal Therapy Practice Framewrk.. Be prepared t be a lifelng learner t keep current with evidence-based prfessinal the best practice. Uphld the ethical standards, values, and attitudes f the ccupatinal therapy prfessin. Understand the distinct rles and respnsibilities f the ccupatinal therapist and the ccupatinal therapy assistant in the supervisry prcess fr service delivery. Be prepared t effectively cllabrate with ccupatinal therapists in service delivery. Be prepared t effectively cmmunicate and wrk interprfessinally with all wh prvide services and prgrams fr persns, grups, and/r ppulatins. 2
N cmmunicate and wrk interprfessinally with all wh prvide services and prgrams fr persns, grups, and/r ppulatins. Be prepared t advcate as a prfessinal fr the access t ccupatinal therapy services ffered and fr the recipients f thse services. Be prepared t be an effective cnsumer f the latest research and knwledge bases that supprt ccupatinal therapy practice and cntribute t the grwth and disseminatin f research and knwledge. Demnstrate in-depth knwledge f delivery mdels, plicies, and systems related t practice in settings where ccupatinal therapy is currently practiced and settings where it is emerging. persns, grups, and/r ppulatins. Be prepared t advcate as a prfessinal fr the access t ccupatinal therapy services ffered and fr the recipients f thse services. Be prepared t be an effective cnsumer f the latest research and knwledge bases that supprt ccupatinal therapy practice and cntribute t the grwth and disseminatin f research and knwledge. Demnstrate the ability t be actively invlved in prfessinal develpment, leadership, and advcacy. prfessinal fr the access t ccupatinal therapy services ffered and fr the recipients f thse services. Demnstrate active invlvement in prfessinal develpment, leadership, and advcacy. Demnstrate the ability t synthesize advanced in-depth knwledge in a practice area thrugh the develpment and cmpletin f a baccalaureate capstnein prject in ne r mre f the fllwing areas: clinical practice skills, administratin, leadership, advcacy, and educatin. Be prepared t advcate as a prfessinal fr the access t ccupatinal therapy services ffered and fr the recipients f thse services. Demnstrate active invlvement in prfessinal develpment, leadership, and advcacy. Demnstrate active invlvement in prfessinal develpment, leadership, and advcacy. Demnstrate the ability t synthesize advanced in-depth knwledge in a practice area thrugh the develpment and cmpletin f a dctral capstne in ne r mre f the fllwing areas: clinical practice skills, schlarship, administratin, leadership, prgram and plicy develpment, advcacy, educatin, and thery develpment. FOR ALL STANDARDS LISTED BELOW, IF ONE COMPONENT OF THE STANDARD IS NONCOMPLIANT, THE ENTIRE STANDARD WILL BE CITED. THE PROGRAM MUST DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL COMPONENTS OF THE STANDARD IN ORDER FOR THE AREA OF NONCOMPLIANCE TO BE REMOVED. 3
N SECTION A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A.1.1. A.1.2. A.1.3. A.1.4. A.1.0. SPONSORSHIP AND ACCREDITATION The spnsring institutin(s) and affiliates, if any, must be accredited by the recgnized reginal accrediting authrity. Fr prgrams in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an equivalent external review prcess. Spnsring institutin(s) must be authrized under applicable law r ther acceptable authrity t prvide a prgram f pstsecndary educatin and have apprpriate dctral degree granting authrity. Accredited ccupatinal therapy educatinal prgrams must be established in senir clleges, universities, r medical schls. The spnsring institutin(s) must assume primary respnsibility fr appintment f faculty, admissin f students, and curriculum planning at all lcatins where the prgram is ffered. This wuld include curse cntent, satisfactry cmpletin f the educatinal prgram, and granting f the degree. The spnsring institutin(s) must als be respnsible fr the crdinatin f classrm teaching and supervised fieldwrk practice and fr prviding assurance that the practice activities assigned t students in a fieldwrk setting are apprpriate t the prgram. THE DEGREES MOST COMMONLY CONFERRED ARE THE OCCUPATIONAL The spnsring institutin(s) and affiliates, if any, must be accredited by the recgnized reginal accrediting authrity. Fr prgrams in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an equivalent external review prcess. Spnsring institutin(s) must be authrized under applicable law r ther acceptable authrity t prvide a prgram f pstsecndary educatin and have apprpriate degree-granting authrity. Accredited ccupatinal therapy educatinal prgrams must be established in senir clleges, universities, r medical schls. The spnsring institutin(s) must assume primary respnsibility fr appintment f faculty, admissin f students, and curriculum planning at all lcatins where the prgram is ffered. This wuld include curse cntent, satisfactry cmpletin f the educatinal prgram, and granting f the degree. The spnsring institutin(s) must als be respnsible fr the crdinatin f classrm teaching and supervised fieldwrk practice and fr prviding assurance that the practice activities assigned t students in a fieldwrk setting are apprpriate t the prgram. THE DEGREES MOST COMMONLY CONFERRED ARE THE MASTER OF The spnsring institutin(s) and affiliates, if any, must be accredited by a recgnized reginal accrediting authrity. Spnsring institutin(s) must be authrized under applicable law r ther acceptable authrity t prvide a prgram f pstsecndary educatin and have apprpriate degree-granting authrity, r the institutin must be a prgram ffered within the military services. Accredited ccupatinal therapy assistant educatinal prgrams must be established in cmmunity, technical, junir, and senir clleges; universities; medical schls; r military servicesinstitutins. The spnsring institutin(s) must assume primary respnsibility fr appintment f faculty, admissin f students, and curriculum planning at all lcatins where the prgram is ffered. This wuld include curse cntent, satisfactry cmpletin f the educatinal prgram, and granting f the degree. The spnsring institutin(s) must als be respnsible fr the crdinatin f classrm teaching and supervised fieldwrk practice and fr prviding assurance that the practice activities assigned t students in a fieldwrk setting are apprpriate t the prgram. THE DEGREES MOST COMMONLY CONFERRED AREIS THE BACHELOR OF The spnsring institutin(s) and affiliates, if any, must be accredited by a recgnized reginal r natinal accrediting authrity. Spnsring institutin(s) must be authrized under applicable law r ther acceptable authrity t prvide a prgram f pstsecndary educatin and have apprpriate degree-granting authrity, r the institutin must be a prgram ffered within the military services. Accredited ccupatinal therapy assistant educatinal prgrams must be established in cmmunity, technical, junir, and senir clleges; universities; medical schls; vcatinal schls r institutins; r military servicesinstitutins. The spnsring institutin(s) must assume primary respnsibility fr appintment f faculty, admissin f students, and curriculum planning at all lcatins where the prgram is ffered. This wuld include curse cntent, satisfactry cmpletin f the educatinal prgram, and granting f the degree. The spnsring institutin(s) must als be respnsible fr the crdinatin f classrm teaching and supervised fieldwrk practice and fr prviding assurance that the practice activities assigned t students in a fieldwrk setting are apprpriate t the prgram. THE DEGREES MOST COMMONLY CONFERRED ARE THE ASSOCIATE OF 4
N THERAPY DOCTORATE (OTD) AND DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (DrOT). OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (MOT), MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (MSOT), AND MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS). PROGRAMS OFFERING COMBINED BACCALAUREATE/MASTER S (BS/MS OR BS/MOT) DEGREES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO AVOID USING BACCALAUREATE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AS THE BACCALAUREATE PORTION OF THE DEGREE NAME TO AVOID CONFUSING THE PUBLIC. DEGREE NAMES FOR THE BACCALAUREATE PORTION OF THE PROGRAM MOST COMMONLY USED ARE BACCALAUREATE IN HEALTH SCIENCES, BACCALAUREATE IN ALLIED HEALTH, BACCALAUREATE IN OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE, AND BACCALAUREATE IN HEALTH STUDIES. SCIENCE (BS) AND THE BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA). APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) AND ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS). A.1.5. The prgram must: The prgram must: The prgram must: The prgram must: Infrm ACOTE f the transfer f prgram spnsrship r change f the institutin s name within 30 days f the transfer r change. Infrm ACOTE f the transfer f prgram spnsrship r change f the institutin s name within 30 days f the transfer r change. Infrm ACOTE f the transfer f prgram spnsrship r change f the institutin s name within 30 days f the transfer r change. Infrm ACOTE f the transfer f prgram spnsrship r change f the institutin s name within 30 days f the transfer r change. Infrm ACOTE within 30 days f the date f ntificatin f any adverse accreditatin actin taken t change the spnsring institutin s accreditatin status t prbatin r withdrawal f accreditatin. Infrm ACOTE within 30 days f the date f ntificatin f any adverse accreditatin actin taken t change the spnsring institutin s accreditatin status t prbatin r withdrawal f accreditatin. Infrm ACOTE within 30 days f the date f ntificatin f any adverse accreditatin actin taken t change the spnsring institutin s accreditatin status t prbatin r withdrawal f accreditatin. Infrm ACOTE within 30 days f the date f ntificatin f any adverse accreditatin actin taken t change the spnsring institutin s accreditatin status t prbatin r withdrawal f accreditatin. Ntify and receive ACOTE apprval fr any significant prgram changes prir t the admissin f students int the new/changed prgram. Ntify and receive ACOTE apprval fr any significant prgram changes prir t the admissin f students int the new/changed prgram. Ntify and receive ACOTE apprval fr any significant prgram changes prir t the admissin f students int the new/changed prgram. Ntify and receive ACOTE apprval fr any significant prgram changes prir t the admissin f students int the new/changed prgram. Infrm ACOTE within 30 days f the resignatin f the prgram directr r appintment f a new r interim prgram directr. Infrm ACOTE within 30 days f the resignatin f the prgram directr r appintment f a new r interim prgram directr. Infrm ACOTE within 30 days f the resignatin f the prgram directr r appintment f a new r interim prgram directr. Infrm ACOTE within 30 days f the resignatin f the prgram directr r appintment f a new r interim prgram directr. Pay accreditatin fees within 90 days f the invice date. Pay accreditatin fees within 90 days f the invice date. Pay accreditatin fees within 90 days f the invice date. Pay accreditatin fees within 90 days f the invice date. Submit a Reprt f Self-Study and Submit a Reprt f Self-Study and Submit a Reprt f Self-Study and Submit a Reprt f Self-Study and 5
N ther required reprts (e.g., Interim Reprt, Plan f Crrectin, Prgress Reprt) within the perid f time designated by ACOTE. All reprts must be cmplete and cntain all requested infrmatin. ther required reprts (e.g., Interim Reprt, Plan f Crrectin, Prgress Reprt) within the perid f time designated by ACOTE. All reprts must be cmplete and cntain all requested infrmatin. ther required reprts (e.g., Interim Reprt, Plan f Crrectin, Prgress Reprt) within the perid f time designated by ACOTE. All reprts must be cmplete and cntain all requested infrmatin. ther required reprts (e.g., Interim Reprt, Plan f Crrectin, Prgress Reprt) within the perid f time designated by ACOTE. All reprts must be cmplete and cntain all requested infrmatin. Agree t a site visit date befre the end f the perid fr which accreditatin was previusly awarded. Agree t a site visit date befre the end f the perid fr which accreditatin was previusly awarded. Agree t a site visit date befre the end f the perid fr which accreditatin was previusly awarded. Agree t a site visit date befre the end f the perid fr which accreditatin was previusly awarded. Demnstrate hnesty and integrity in all interactins with ACOTE. Demnstrate hnesty and integrity in all interactins with ACOTE. Demnstrate hnesty and integrity in all interactins with ACOTE. Demnstrate hnesty and integrity in all interactins with ACOTE. Cmply with the current requirements f all ACOTE plicies. Cmply with the current requirements f all ACOTE plicies. Cmply with the current requirements f all ACOTE plicies. Cmply with the current requirements f all ACOTE plicies. A.2.0. ACADEMIC RESOURCES A.2.1. The prgram must identify an individual as the prgram directr wh is assigned t the ccupatinal therapy educatinal prgram as a full-time cre faculty member as defined by ACOTE. The directr may be assigned ther institutinal duties that d nt interfere with the management and administratin f the prgram. The institutin must dcument that the prgram directr has sufficient release time t ensure that the needs f the prgram are being met. The prgram directr must be an initially certified ccupatinal therapist wh is licensed r therwise regulated accrding t regulatins in the state(s) r jurisdictin(s) in which the prgram is lcated. The prgram directr must hld a dctral degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a reginal accrediting bdy recgnized by the U.S. Department f Educatin (USDE). The dctral degree is nt limited t The prgram must identify an individual as the prgram directr wh is assigned t the ccupatinal therapy educatinal prgram as a full-time cre faculty member as defined by ACOTE. The directr may be assigned ther institutinal duties that d nt interfere with the management and administratin f the prgram. The institutin must dcument that the prgram directr has sufficient release time t ensure that the needs f the prgram are being met. The prgram directr must be an initially certified ccupatinal therapist wh is licensed r therwise regulated accrding t regulatins in the state(s) r jurisdictin(s) in which the prgram is lcated. The prgram directr must hld a dctral degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a reginal accrediting bdy recgnized by the U.S. Department f Educatin (USDE). The dctral degree is nt limited t The prgram must identify an individual as the prgram directr wh is assigned t the ccupatinal therapy educatinal prgram as a full-time cre faculty member as defined by ACOTE. The directr may be assigned ther institutinal duties that d nt interfere with the management and administratin f the prgram. The institutin must dcument that the prgram directr has sufficient release time t ensure that the needs f the prgram are being met. The prgram directr must be an initially certified ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant wh is licensed r therwise regulated accrding t regulatins in the state(s) r jurisdictin(s) in which the prgram is lcated. The prgram directr must hld a minimum f a master s degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a reginal accrediting bdy recgnized by the The prgram must identify an individual as the prgram directr wh is assigned t the ccupatinal therapy educatinal prgram as a full-time cre faculty member as defined by ACOTE. The directr may be assigned ther institutinal duties that d nt interfere with the management and administratin f the prgram. The institutin must dcument that the prgram directr has sufficient release time t ensure that the needs f the prgram are being met. The prgram directr must be an initially certified ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant wh is licensed r therwise regulated accrding t regulatins in the state(s) r jurisdictin(s) in which the prgram is lcated. The prgram directr must hld a minimum f a master s degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a reginal accrediting bdy recgnized by the 6
N a dctrate in ccupatinal therapy. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and equivalent external review prcess. The prgram directr must have a minimum f 8 years f dcumented experience in the field f ccupatinal therapy. This experience must include: Clinical practice as an ccupatinal therapist. Administrative experience including, but nt limited t, prgram planning and implementatin, persnnel management, evaluatin, and budgeting. Schlarship (e.g., schlarship f applicatin, schlarship f teaching and learning). Understanding f the rle f the ccupatinal therapy assistant At least 3 years f experience in a full-time academic appintment with teaching respnsibilities at the pstbaccalaureate level. The prgram directr must be respnsible fr the management and administratin f the prgram, including planning, evaluatin, budgeting, selectin f faculty and staff, maintenance f accreditatin, and cmmitment t strategies fr prfessinal develpment. The prgram directr psitin cannt be shared. a dctrate in ccupatinal therapy. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and equivalent external review prcess. The prgram directr must have a minimum f 8 years f dcumented experience in the field f ccupatinal therapy. This experience must include: Clinical practice as an ccupatinal therapist. Administrative experience including, but nt limited t, prgram planning and implementatin, persnnel management, evaluatin, and budgeting. Schlarship (e.g., schlarship f applicatin, schlarship f teaching and learning). Understanding f the rle f the ccupatinal therapy assistant. At least 3 years f experience in a full-time academic appintment with teaching respnsibilities at the pstsecndary level. The prgram directr must be respnsible fr the management and administratin f the prgram, including planning, evaluatin, budgeting, selectin f faculty and staff, maintenance f accreditatin, and cmmitment t strategies fr prfessinal develpment. The prgram directr psitin cannt be shared. U.S. Department f Educatin (USDE). The master s degree is nt limited t a master s degree in ccupatinal therapy. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and equivalent external review prcess. The prgram directr must have a minimum f 5 years f dcumented experience in the field f ccupatinal therapy. This experience must include: Clinical practice as an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant. Administrative experience including, but nt limited t, prgram planning and implementatin, persnnel management, evaluatin, and budgeting. Schlarship (e.g., schlarship f applicatin, schlarship f teaching and learning). Understanding f and experience with ccupatinal therapy assistants. At least 2 years f experience in a full-time academic appintment with teaching respnsibilities at the pstsecndary level. The prgram directr must be respnsible fr the management and administratin f the prgram, including planning, evaluatin, budgeting, selectin f faculty and staff, maintenance f accreditatin, and cmmitment t strategies fr prfessinal develpment. U.S. Department f Educatin (USDE). The master s degree is nt limited t a master s degree in ccupatinal therapy. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and equivalent external review prcess. The prgram directr must have a minimum f 5 years f dcumented experience in the field f ccupatinal therapy. This experience must include: Clinical practice as an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant. Administrative experience including, but nt limited t, prgram planning and implementatin, persnnel management, evaluatin, and budgeting. Schlarship (e.g., schlarship f applicatin, schlarship f teaching and learning). Understanding f and experience with ccupatinal therapy assistants. At least 2 years f experience in a full-time academic appintment with teaching respnsibilities at the pstsecndary level. The prgram directr must be respnsible fr the management and administratin f the prgram, including planning, evaluatin, budgeting, selectin f faculty and staff, maintenance f accreditatin, and cmmitment t strategies fr prfessinal develpment. 7
The prgram directr psitin cannt be shared. N The prgram directr psitin cannt be shared. A DOCTORAL DEGREE THAT WAS AWARDED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2015, FROM AN INSTITUTION THAT WAS NOT REGIONALLY ACCREDITED IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO MEET THIS STANDARD ONLY IF THE INSTITUTION IS SEEKING OR HAS BEEN AWARDED REGIONAL ACCREDITATION SINCE THAT TIME. A MASTER S OR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE THAT WAS AWARDED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2015, FROM AN INSTITUTION THAT WAS NOT REGIONALLY OR NATIONALLY ACCREDITED IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO MEET THIS STANDARD ONLY IF THE INSTITUTION IS SEEKING OR HAS BEEN AWARDED REGIONAL OR NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SINCE THAT TIME. A.2.2. (N related Standard) (N related Standard) The prgram must have at least three fulltime equivalent (FTE) faculty psitins at each accredited lcatin where the prgram is ffered. A.2.3. The prgram directr and faculty must pssess: The academic and experiential qualificatins and backgrunds (identified in dcumented descriptins f rles and respnsibilities) that are necessary t meet prgram bjectives and the missin f the institutin. Dcumented expertise in their area(s) f teaching respnsibility (e.g., schlarship) and knwledge f the cntent delivery methd (e.g., distance learning). Evidence f expertise in teaching assignments might include dcumentatin f cntinuing prfessinal develpment, relevant experience, faculty develpment plan reflecting acquisitin f new cntent, incrpratin f feedback frm curse evaluatins, and ther surces. The ccupatinal therapy faculty at each accredited lcatin where the The prgram directr and faculty must pssess: The academic and experiential qualificatins and backgrunds (identified in dcumented descriptins f rles and respnsibilities) that are necessary t meet prgram bjectives and the missin f the institutin. Dcumented expertise in their area(s) f teaching respnsibility (e.g., schlarship)and knwledge f the cntent delivery methd (e.g., distance learning). Evidence f expertise in teaching assignments might include dcumentatin f cntinuing prfessinal develpment, relevant experience, faculty develpment plan reflecting acquisitin f new cntent, incrpratin f feedback frm curse evaluatins, and ther surces. The ccupatinal therapy faculty at each accredited lcatin where the At a minimum, each prgram must have a cre faculty wh is an ccupatinal therapist and a cre faculty wh is an ccupatinal therapy assistant. The prgram directr and faculty must pssess: The academic and experiential qualificatins and backgrunds (identified in dcumented descriptins f rles and respnsibilities) that are necessary t meet prgram bjectives and the missin f the institutin. Dcumented expertise in their area(s) f teaching respnsibility (e.g., schlarship) and knwledge f the cntent delivery methd (e.g., distance learning). Evidence f expertise in teaching assignments might include dcumentatin f cntinuing prfessinal develpment, relevant experience, faculty develpment plan reflecting acquisitin f new cntent, incrpratin f feedback frm curse evaluatins, and ther surces. The ccupatinal therapy assistant faculty at each accredited lcatin The prgram must have at least tw fulltime equivalent (FTE) faculty psitins at each accredited lcatin where the prgram is ffered. At a minimum, each prgram must have a cre faculty wh is an ccupatinal therapist and a cre faculty wh is an ccupatinal therapy assistant. The prgram directr and faculty must pssess: The academic and experiential qualificatins and backgrunds (identified in dcumented descriptins f rles and respnsibilities) that are necessary t meet prgram bjectives and the missin f the institutin. Dcumented expertise in their area(s) f teaching respnsibility (e.g., schlarship) and knwledge f the cntent delivery methd (e.g., distance learning). Evidence f expertise in teaching assignments might include dcumentatin f cntinuing prfessinal develpment, relevant experience, faculty develpment plan reflecting acquisitin f new cntent, incrpratin f feedback frm curse evaluatins, and ther surces. The ccupatinal therapy assistant faculty at each accredited lcatin 8
N prgram is ffered must pssess tthe expertise necessary t ensure apprpriate curriculum design, cntent delivery, and prgram evaluatin. The faculty must include individuals cmpetent t ensure delivery f the brad scpe f ccupatinal therapy practice. prgram is ffered must pssess tthe expertise necessary t ensure apprpriate curriculum design, cntent delivery, and prgram evaluatin. The faculty must include individuals cmpetent t ensure delivery f the brad scpe f ccupatinal therapy practice. where the prgram is ffered must pssess tthe expertise necessary t ensure apprpriate curriculum design, cntent delivery, and prgram evaluatin. The faculty must include individuals cmpetent t ensure delivery f the brad scpe f ccupatinal therapy practice. where the prgram is ffered must pssess tthe expertise necessary t ensure apprpriate curriculum design, cntent delivery, and prgram evaluatin. The faculty must include individuals cmpetent t ensure delivery f the brad scpe f ccupatinal therapy practice. A.2.4. The prgram must identify an individual fr the rle f academic fieldwrk crdinatr wh is specifically respnsible fr the prgram s cmpliance with the fieldwrk requirements f Standards Sectin C.1.0 and is assigned t the ccupatinal therapy educatinal prgram as a fulltime cre faculty member as defined by ACOTE. The academic fieldwrk crdinatr may be assigned ther institutinal duties that d nt interfere with the management and administratin f the fieldwrk prgram. The institutin must dcument that the academic fieldwrk crdinatr has sufficient release time and supprt t ensure that the needs f the fieldwrk prgram are being met. The prgram must identify an individual fr the rle f academic fieldwrk crdinatr wh is specifically respnsible fr the prgram s cmpliance with the fieldwrk requirements f Standards Sectin C.1.0 and is assigned t the ccupatinal therapy educatinal prgram as a fulltime cre faculty member as defined by ACOTE. The academic fieldwrk crdinatr may be assigned ther institutinal duties that d nt interfere with the management and administratin f the fieldwrk prgram. The institutin must dcument that the academic fieldwrk crdinatr has sufficient release time and supprt t ensure that the needs f the fieldwrk prgram are being met. The prgram must identify an individual fr the rle f academic fieldwrk crdinatr wh is specifically respnsible fr the prgram s cmpliance with the fieldwrk requirements f Standards Sectin C.1.0 and is assigned t the ccupatinal therapy educatinal prgram as a fulltime cre faculty member as defined by ACOTE. The academic fieldwrk crdinatr may be assigned ther institutinal duties that d nt interfere with the management and administratin f the fieldwrk prgram. The institutin must dcument that the academic fieldwrk crdinatr has sufficient release time and supprt t ensure that the needs f the fieldwrk prgram are being met. The prgram must identify an individual fr the rle f academic fieldwrk crdinatr wh is specifically respnsible fr the prgram s cmpliance with the fieldwrk requirements f Standards Sectin C.1.0 and is assigned t the ccupatinal therapy educatinal prgram as a fulltime cre faculty member as defined by ACOTE. The academic fieldwrk crdinatr may be assigned ther institutinal duties that d nt interfere with the management and administratin f the fieldwrk prgram. The institutin must dcument that the academic fieldwrk crdinatr has sufficient release time and supprt t ensure that the needs f the fieldwrk prgram are being met. This individual must be an ccupatinal therapist wh is licensed r therwise regulated accrding t regulatins in the state(s) r jurisdictin(s) in which the prgram is lcated. Crdinatrs must have at least tw years f clinical practice experience as an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant and hld a minimum f a dctral degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a USDE-recgnized reginal accrediting bdy. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and This individual must be an ccupatinal therapist wh is licensed r therwise regulated accrding t regulatins in the state(s) r jurisdictin(s) in which the prgram is lcated. Crdinatrs must have at least tw years f clinical practice experience as an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant and hld a minimum f a master s degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a USDE-recgnized reginal accrediting bdy. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and This individual must be an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant wh is licensed r therwise regulated accrding t regulatins in the state(s) r jurisdictin(s) in which the prgram is lcated. Crdinatrs must have at least tw years f clinical practice experience as an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant and hld a minimum f a baccalaureate degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a USDE-recgnized reginal accrediting bdy. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and This individual must be an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant wh is licensed r therwise regulated accrding t regulatins in the state(s) r jurisdictin(s) in which the prgram is lcated. Crdinatrs must have at least tw years f clinical practice experience as an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant and hld a minimum f a baccalaureate degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a USDE-recgnized reginal r natinal accrediting bdy. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and 9
A.2.5. N equivalent external review prcess. equivalent external review prcess. equivalent external review prcess. equivalent external review prcess. A DOCTORAL DEGREE THAT WAS AWARDED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2015, FROM AN INSTITUTION THAT WAS NOT REGIONALLY ACCREDITED IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO MEET THIS STANDARD ONLY IF THE INSTITUTION IS SEEKING OR HAS BEEN AWARDED REGIONAL ACCREDITATION SINCE THAT TIME. The prgram must identify an individual fr the rle f capstne crdinatr wh is specifically respnsible fr the prgram s cmpliance with the capstne requirements f Standards Sectin D.1.0 and is assigned t the ccupatinal therapy educatinal prgram as a fulltime cre faculty member as defined by ACOTE. The capstne crdinatr may be assigned ther institutinal duties that d nt interfere with the management and administratin f the capstne prgram. The institutin must dcument that the capstne crdinatr has sufficient release time and supprt t ensure that the needs f the capstne prgram are being met. This individual must be a licensed r therwise regulated ccupatinal therapist. Crdinatrs must hld a dctral degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a USDErecgnized reginal accrediting bdy. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and equivalent external review prcess. A MASTER S DEGREE THAT WAS AWARDED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2015, FROM AN INSTITUTION THAT WAS NOT REGIONALLY ACCREDITED IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO MEET THIS STANDARD ONLY IF THE INSTITUTION IS SEEKING OR HAS BEEN AWARDED REGIONAL ACCREDITATION SINCE THAT TIME. (N related Standard) A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE THAT WAS AWARDED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2015, FROM AN INSTITUTION THAT WAS NOT REGIONALLY ACCREDITED IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO MEET THIS STANDARD ONLY IF THE INSTITUTION IS SEEKING OR HAS BEEN AWARDED REGIONAL OR NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SINCE THAT TIME. (N related Standard) The prgram must identify an individual fr the rle f capstne crdinatr wh is specifically respnsible fr the prgram s cmpliance with the capstne requirements f Standards Sectin D.1.0 and is assigned t the ccupatinal therapy assistant educatinal prgram as a full-time cre faculty member as defined by ACOTE. The capstne crdinatr may be assigned ther institutinal duties that d nt interfere with the management and administratin f the capstne prgram. The institutin must dcument that the capstne crdinatr has sufficient release time and supprt t ensure that the needs f the capstne prgram are being met. This individual must be a licensed r therwise regulated ccupatinal therapy practitiner. Crdinatrs must hld a minimum f a master s degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a USDErecgnized reginal accrediting bdy. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and equivalent external review prcess. A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE THAT WAS AWARDED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2015, FROM AN INSTITUTION THAT WAS NOT REGIONALLY OR NATIONALLY ACCREDITED IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO MEET THIS STANDARD ONLY IF THE INSTITUTION IS SEEKING OR HAS BEEN AWARDED REGIONAL OR NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SINCE THAT TIME. (N related Standard) 10
N A DOCTORAL DEGREE THAT WAS AWARDED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2015, FROM AN INSTITUTION THAT WAS NOT REGIONALLY ACCREDITED IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO MEET THIS STANDARD ONLY IF THE INSTITUTION IS SEEKING OR HAS BEEN AWARDED REGIONAL ACCREDITATION SINCE THAT TIME. A MASTER S DEGREE THAT WAS AWARDED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2015, FROM AN INSTITUTION THAT WAS NOT REGIONALLY ACCREDITED IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO MEET THIS STANDARD ONLY IF THE INSTITUTION IS SEEKING OR HAS BEEN AWARDED REGIONAL OR NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SINCE THAT TIME. A.2.6. Cre faculty wh are ccupatinal therapy practitiners and teaching ccupatinal therapy cntent must be currently licensed r therwise regulated in any United States the state r jurisdictin as an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant. Cre faculty wh are ccupatinal therapy practitiners and teaching ccupatinal therapy cntent must be currently licensed r therwise regulated in any United Statesthe state r jurisdictin as an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant. Cre faculty wh are ccupatinal therapy practitiners and teaching ccupatinal therapy cntent must be currently licensed r therwise regulated in any United Statesthe state r jurisdictin as an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant. Cre faculty wh are ccupatinal therapy practitiners and teaching ccupatinal therapy cntent must be currently licensed r therwise regulated in any United Statesthe state r jurisdictin as an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistant. Faculty in residence and teaching at additinal lcatins must be currently licensed r therwise regulated accrding t regulatins in the state r jurisdictin in which the additinal lcatin is lcated. Faculty in residence and teaching at additinal lcatins must be currently licensed r therwise regulated accrding t regulatins in the state r jurisdictin in which the additinal lcatin is lcated. Faculty in residence and teaching at additinal lcatins must be currently licensed r therwise regulated accrding t regulatins in the state r jurisdictin in which the additinal lcatin is lcated. Faculty in residence and teaching at additinal lcatins must be currently licensed r therwise regulated accrding t regulatins in the state r jurisdictin in which the additinal lcatin is lcated. Fr prgrams utside f the United States r its jurisdictins, cre faculty wh are ccupatinal therapists r ccupatinal therapy assistants and wh are teaching ccupatinal therapy cntent must be licensed r regulated in accrdance with their cuntry s regulatins. Fr prgrams utside f the United States r its jurisdictins, cre faculty wh are ccupatinal therapists r ccupatinal therapy assistants and wh are teaching ccupatinal therapy cntent must be licensed r regulated in accrdance with their cuntry s regulatins. Fr prgrams utside f the United States r its jurisdictins, cre faculty wh are ccupatinal therapists r ccupatinal therapy assistants and wh are teaching ccupatinal therapy cntent must be licensed r regulated in accrdance with their cuntry s regulatins. Fr prgrams utside f the United States r its jurisdictins, cre faculty wh are ccupatinal therapists r ccupatinal therapy assistants and wh are teaching ccupatinal therapy cntent must be licensed r regulated in accrdance with their cuntry s regulatins. A.2.7. All full-time faculty wh are ccupatinal therapy practitiners teaching in the prgram must hld a dctral degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a USDE-recgnized reginal accrediting bdy. The dctral degree is nt limited t a dctrate in ccupatinal therapy. At least 50% f full-time faculty must have a pst-prfessinal dctrate. and that demnstrates schlarly achievement with dcumented research expertise, The majrity f full-time faculty wh are ccupatinal therapy practitiners must hld a dctral degree. All full-time faculty must hld a minimum f a master s degree. All degrees must be awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a USDE-recgnized reginal accrediting bdy. The degrees are nt limited t ccupatinal therapy. At least 50% f full-time faculty must hld a dctral degreetes. The prgram directr is cunted as a faculty member. The majrity f full-time faculty wh are ccupatinal therapy practitiners must hld a minimum f a master s degree. All full-time faculty must hld a minimum f a baccalaureate degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a USDErecgnized reginal accrediting bdy. The degrees are nt limited t ccupatinal therapy. At least 50% f full-time faculty must hld a minimum f a master s degree. The prgram directr is cunted as a All full-time faculty wh are ccupatinal therapy practitiners must hld a minimum f a baccalaureate degree awarded by an institutin that is accredited by a USDE-recgnized reginal r natinal accrediting bdy. The degrees are nt limited t ccupatinal therapy. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and equivalent external review prcess. 11
N which includes awarded grants and/r first-authr publicatins in peerreviewed jurnals. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and equivalent external review prcess. At least 25% f full-time faculty must have a pst-prfessinal dctrate. that demnstratesand schlarly achievement with dcumented research expertise, which includes awarded grants and/r first-authr publicatins in peerreviewed jurnals. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and equivalent external review prcess. faculty member. Fr degrees frm institutins in cuntries ther than the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and equivalent external review prcess. A DOCTORAL DEGREE THAT WAS AWARDED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2015, FROM AN INSTITUTION THAT WAS NOT REGIONALLY ACCREDITED IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO MEET THIS STANDARD ONLY IF THE INSTITUTION IS SEEKING OR HAS BEEN AWARDED REGIONAL ACCREDITATION SINCE THAT TIME. A DOCTORAL OR MASTER S DEGREE THAT WAS AWARDED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2015, FROM AN INSTITUTION THAT WAS NOT REGIONALLY ACCREDITED IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO MEET THIS STANDARD ONLY IF THE INSTITUTION IS SEEKING OR HAS BEEN AWARDED REGIONAL ACCREDITATION SINCE THAT TIME. A MASTER S OR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE THAT WAS AWARDED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2015, FROM AN INSTITUTION THAT WAS NOT REGIONALLY ACCREDITED IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO MEET THIS STANDARD ONLY IF THE INSTITUTION IS SEEKING OR HAS BEEN AWARDED REGIONAL ACCREDITATION SINCE THAT TIME. A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE THAT WAS AWARDED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2015, FROM AN INSTITUTION THAT WAS NOT REGIONALLY ACCREDITED IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO MEET THIS STANDARD ONLY IF THE INSTITUTION IS SEEKING OR HAS BEEN AWARDED REGIONAL ACCREDITATION SINCE THAT TIME. A.2.8. Fr prgrams with additinal accredited lcatin(s), the prgram must identify a cre faculty member wh is an ccupatinal therapist as site crdinatr at each lcatin wh is respnsible fr ensuring unifrm implementatin f the prgram and nging cmmunicatin with the prgram directr. Fr prgrams with additinal accredited lcatin(s), the prgram must identify a cre faculty member wh is an ccupatinal therapist as site crdinatr at each lcatin wh is respnsible fr ensuring unifrm implementatin f the prgram and nging cmmunicatin with the prgram directr. Fr prgrams with additinal accredited lcatin(s), the prgram must identify a cre faculty member wh is an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistanttherapy practitiner as site crdinatr at each lcatin wh is respnsible fr ensuring unifrm implementatin f the prgram and nging cmmunicatin with the prgram directr. The ccupatinal therapy assistant faculty at each accredited lcatin where the prgram is ffered must be sufficient in number ensure apprpriate curriculum design, cntent delivery, and prgram evaluatin. The faculty must include individuals cmpetent t ensure delivery f the brad scpe f ccupatinal therapy practice. Multiple adjuncts, part-time faculty, r full-time faculty may be cnfigured t meet this gal. Fr prgrams with additinal accredited lcatin(s), the prgram must identify a cre faculty member wh is an ccupatinal therapist r ccupatinal therapy assistanttherapy practitiner as site crdinatr at each lcatin wh is respnsible fr ensuring unifrm implementatin f the prgram and nging cmmunicatin with the prgram directr. The ccupatinal therapy assistant faculty at each accredited lcatin where the prgram is ffered must be sufficient in number t ensure apprpriate curriculum design, cntent delivery, and prgram evaluatin. The faculty must include individuals cmpetent t ensure delivery f the brad scpe f ccupatinal therapy practice. Multiple adjuncts, part-time faculty, r full-time faculty may be cnfigured t meet this gal. A.2.9. (cntent deleted already cvered in A.2.3.) The ccupatinal therapy faculty at each accredited lcatin where the prgram is ffered must be sufficient in number ensure apprpriate curriculum design, cntent delivery, and prgram evaluatin. The faculty must include individuals cmpetent t ensure delivery f the brad scpe f ccupatinal therapy practice. Multiple adjuncts, parttime faculty, r full-time faculty may be cnfigured t meet this gal. Each accredited additinal lcatin must have at least ne full-time cre equivalent The ccupatinal therapy faculty at each accredited lcatin where the prgram is ffered must be sufficient in number ensure apprpriate curriculum design, cntent delivery, and prgram evaluatin. The faculty must include individuals cmpetent t ensure delivery f the brad scpe f ccupatinal therapy practice. Multiple adjuncts, parttime faculty, r full-time faculty may be cnfigured t meet this gal. Each accredited additinal lcatin must have at least ne full-time cre equivalent 12