HPU's Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has officially entered the candidacy phase for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.
HPU proudly announced a significant step forward in its commitment to excellence in occupational therapy education. The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has officially entered the candidacy phase for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
This achievement underscores HPU's dedication to delivering top-tier hybrid graduate healthcare education, emphasizing quality, innovation, and community impact. The OTD program is designed to empower future occupational therapists with cutting-edge knowledge and skills, promoting compassionate care, evidence-based practice, and community engagement.
HPU's OTD program boasts an innovative curriculum, a team of dedicated faculty, and brand-new facilities being built in Las Vegas for the Doctor of Occupational and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. ACOTE's accreditation signifies a thorough evaluation process, ensuring the program adheres to the highest standards of quality and effectiveness in occupational therapy education.
“The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program in Las Vegas (OTD-LV) is honored to be awarded candidacy status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)!” Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, FAOTA, HPU Program Director of the Las Vegas OTD program remarked. She continued, ”This achievement represents the crucial step in our accreditation journey and based on the united effort and dedication of the entire OTD—LV faculty-leadership team. We are so excited to welcome the inaugural cohort, Class of 2026 in August 2024 to share the exclusive experience of engaging with faculty and bonding with the Las Vegas community.”
The ACOTE candidacy process involves an in-depth review of mission, curriculum, faculty qualifications, and student outcomes. HPU OTD—LV is actively collaborating with ACOTE evaluators, providing comprehensive documentation to showcase its commitment to excellence in occupational therapy education.
As HPU OTD—LV moves towards accreditation, the program remains committed to its mission of producing compassionate and knowledgeable occupational therapists who contribute meaningfully to society. This achievement is a significant milestone in advancing the field of occupational therapy and meeting the evolving needs of healthcare.
Applications for the HPU OTD—LV program are open until June 7, 2024, with the inaugural cohort set to matriculate on August 26, 2024.
For more details about HPU’s OTD—LV program, please visit: https://www.hpu.edu/gchs/otd/las-vegas/index.html.
