How to become an OT?
Trinidad & Tobago
There is a Masters of Science OT programme available at the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC)!
USC website: usc.edu.tt/admissions/graduate-admissions/
Instructions for Application: usc.edu.tt/files/resources/instructions-for-application-to-msot_18.pdf
Email: occupational.therapy@usc.edu.tt
Phone: 1(868)662-2241 Ext 2752
There is a Masters of Science OT programme available at the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC)!
USC website: usc.edu.tt/admissions/graduate-admissions/
Instructions for Application: usc.edu.tt/files/resources/instructions-for-application-to-msot_18.pdf
Email: occupational.therapy@usc.edu.tt
Phone: 1(868)662-2241 Ext 2752
United States
In 2007 the US converted all OT programme entry-level practice degrees to be the MS, Master’s of Science or MOT, Master’s of Occupational Therapy. Individuals may also study at the doctorate level leading to OTD Occupational Therapy Doctorate in focused clinical practice areas, or leading to Ph.D in Occupational Science focusing on research/academia.
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American College of Occupational Therapy: www.aota.org
Write to: accred@aota.org or educate@aota.org for more information.
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There is no centralised system for applying to study O.T in the U.S. Entry requirements and courses offered differ from state to state, and school to school. Please refer to the web site and e-mail specific questions about U.S courses to the AOTA.
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Canada
In Canada the practice degree currently offered is at the Bachelors and Master’s level. By 2010 the entry-level practice degree will be the MS, Master’s of Science or MOT, Master’s of Occupational Therapy.
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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy: www.caot.ca
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There is no centralised system for applying for O.T training in Canada. Applications, courses offered and entry requirements differ from province to province. To apply, prospective students are required to contact the university directly (you will find this information on the web site on the pages highlighted above). The page on ‘how to become an O.T’ on the web site will also give some information about studying in Canada.
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United Kingdom
Courses are 3 & 4 years full time, 2 years accelerated (for those with relevant first degree), or 4 years part time. A lot of students who study part time also work as an Occupational Therapy assistant, gaining more experience and assisting with finances along the way. Courses differ from each other in the nature of degree they offer, but generally the qualification offered is BSc (hons) Occupational Therapy. Requirements for each course and university/college will differ slightly, so it is better to check with the specific institution. Generally there is a requirement for 5 CXE’s, grade C or above, and 3 ‘A’ Levels, reaching 160 UCAS points minimum (please check the UCAS web site for details).
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College of Occupational Therapy: www.cot.org.uk, app.req@ucas.ac.uk, +44 (0)845 60 60 655
Universities and Colleges Admission Service: www.ucas.com +44 (0)870 11 222 11
(All applications to U.K universities are made through UCAS)
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Other countries
Occupational Therapy courses are also offered in Australia, New Zeland, and various other places in the world. For further information on these courses, and on specific countries, please check www.wfot.org (World Federation of Occupational Therapy), and click on ‘country profiles’ for details.
Local information
Although no programmes exist in the Caribbean, there is a WFOT Caribbean representative, and a Caribbean Association of O.T who can be contacted via the following information:
Association Caribbean Occupational Therapists
c/o OTAJ
P.O. Box 8677
CSO
Kingston, Jamaica,
Caribbean
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We have compiled here a list of useful links that may help with your personal search of any questions you may have about O.T:
For local information regarding studying in the U.K, please try the following contacts:
www.britishcouncil.org/tt
British council Education Corner,
Adults Library
1st Floor,National Library,
P.O.S
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Also e-mail Jenny Atherton on enquiries@ukesc.co.uk who is the local representative for U.K training.
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For local information regarding studying in Canada, please try contacting the Canadian embassy based in P.O.S. They have a library which can be accessed by members of the general public, and they will support you with any questions you have. The National Library in P.O.S on the first floor (adults library) also has information on studying in Canada, ask at the front reception for assistance.
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For local information regarding studying in the U.S, please try the U.S education and library facility in P.O.S (opposite the U.S embassy). They are open between 1.30 and 4pm daily and will provide information required regarding studying in the U.S
In 2007 the US converted all OT programme entry-level practice degrees to be the MS, Master’s of Science or MOT, Master’s of Occupational Therapy. Individuals may also study at the doctorate level leading to OTD Occupational Therapy Doctorate in focused clinical practice areas, or leading to Ph.D in Occupational Science focusing on research/academia.
.
American College of Occupational Therapy: www.aota.org
Write to: accred@aota.org or educate@aota.org for more information.
.
There is no centralised system for applying to study O.T in the U.S. Entry requirements and courses offered differ from state to state, and school to school. Please refer to the web site and e-mail specific questions about U.S courses to the AOTA.
.
Canada
In Canada the practice degree currently offered is at the Bachelors and Master’s level. By 2010 the entry-level practice degree will be the MS, Master’s of Science or MOT, Master’s of Occupational Therapy.
.
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy: www.caot.ca
.
There is no centralised system for applying for O.T training in Canada. Applications, courses offered and entry requirements differ from province to province. To apply, prospective students are required to contact the university directly (you will find this information on the web site on the pages highlighted above). The page on ‘how to become an O.T’ on the web site will also give some information about studying in Canada.
.
United Kingdom
Courses are 3 & 4 years full time, 2 years accelerated (for those with relevant first degree), or 4 years part time. A lot of students who study part time also work as an Occupational Therapy assistant, gaining more experience and assisting with finances along the way. Courses differ from each other in the nature of degree they offer, but generally the qualification offered is BSc (hons) Occupational Therapy. Requirements for each course and university/college will differ slightly, so it is better to check with the specific institution. Generally there is a requirement for 5 CXE’s, grade C or above, and 3 ‘A’ Levels, reaching 160 UCAS points minimum (please check the UCAS web site for details).
.
College of Occupational Therapy: www.cot.org.uk, app.req@ucas.ac.uk, +44 (0)845 60 60 655
Universities and Colleges Admission Service: www.ucas.com +44 (0)870 11 222 11
(All applications to U.K universities are made through UCAS)
.
Other countries
Occupational Therapy courses are also offered in Australia, New Zeland, and various other places in the world. For further information on these courses, and on specific countries, please check www.wfot.org (World Federation of Occupational Therapy), and click on ‘country profiles’ for details.
Local information
Although no programmes exist in the Caribbean, there is a WFOT Caribbean representative, and a Caribbean Association of O.T who can be contacted via the following information:
Association Caribbean Occupational Therapists
c/o OTAJ
P.O. Box 8677
CSO
Kingston, Jamaica,
Caribbean
.
We have compiled here a list of useful links that may help with your personal search of any questions you may have about O.T:
For local information regarding studying in the U.K, please try the following contacts:
www.britishcouncil.org/tt
British council Education Corner,
Adults Library
1st Floor,National Library,
P.O.S
.
Also e-mail Jenny Atherton on enquiries@ukesc.co.uk who is the local representative for U.K training.
.
For local information regarding studying in Canada, please try contacting the Canadian embassy based in P.O.S. They have a library which can be accessed by members of the general public, and they will support you with any questions you have. The National Library in P.O.S on the first floor (adults library) also has information on studying in Canada, ask at the front reception for assistance.
.
For local information regarding studying in the U.S, please try the U.S education and library facility in P.O.S (opposite the U.S embassy). They are open between 1.30 and 4pm daily and will provide information required regarding studying in the U.S
