1. Online Education in Occupational Therapy: Highlighting The University of Utah’s Online Educational OTD Program UOTA Conference October 5, 2013 Brenda Lyman, Doctoral Student Kelly Brown, Academic Advisor Power point designed by Dr. Jo Wright, PhD

2. Learning Outcomes define a post-professional doctorate degree in occupational therapy identify methods used for instruction with online education compare classroom vs. online instruction

3. 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

4. Why an OTD??? Discussion with group define a post- professional doctorate degree in occupational therapy

6. Curriculum Outline

7. What is on-line learning like? identify methods used for instruction with online education compare classroom vs. online instruction

8. 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

9. 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

10. So What Is It Really Like?

11. Questions? www.health.utah.edu/OT or OTD@hsc.utah.edu or Dr JoAnne Wright 801-585-7788 or kelly.brown@hsc.utah.edu

12. References 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.