Contact the department for information regarding the OTA Program for 2008-2009.
Program tuition rates 2008-2009 (PDF)
The MOT program begins on June 16, 2008. The PPMOT program begins quarterly.
The Occupational Therapy Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), P. O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220, (301) 652-2682.
Graduates of the MOT programs will be able to take the national certification examination for occupational therapists administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this examination, the individual will be an occupational therapist, registered (OTR).
Upon satisfactory completion of the entry-level MOT degree—including completion of Level II fieldwork within twenty-four months following completion of academic preparation and upon recommendation of the faculty—the graduate is eligible to take the national certification examination administered by The National Board for Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). The board offers computerized examinations on demand throughout the year.
Many states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination. The American Occupational Therapy Association provides recognition essential to the practice of occupational therapy in the United States and most foreign countries. Information about qualifying examinations can be obtained at the office of the department chair.
When the graduate applies to write the certification examination with the NBCOT, s/he will be asked to answer questions related to the topic of felonies. Felony convictions may affect a candidate's ability to sit for the national certification examination or attain state licensure. For further information on these limitations, contact NBCOT at 800 South Frederick Avenue, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4150; or telephone (301) 990-7979. Graduates practicing in the state of California must acquire licensure from the California Board of Occupational Therapy. For further information, contact CBOT at (916) 322-3394; E-mail cbot@dca.ca.gov. The office address is 444 N. 3rd Street, Suite 410, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Selection is based on recommendation letters, GPA, work/volunteer experience in an occupational therapy department, and interview.
The type of student we are especially looking for is one who is sincerely and actively people-oriented, emotionally stable, and able to give and take in a positive manner. The student must not be easily disturbed by living stresses. Occupational therapy students do not need to be specifically artistic, but they should be high in mechanical aptitude, resourcefulness, and critical thinking. We feel it is our obligation to assure quality care of patients by preparing students who meet these qualifications.
Loma Linda University was established to provide education in a distinctive Christian environment, and our students are expected to have adopted Christian ethical standards as a basis for their conduct. It must be understood further that, in harmony with the University's emphasis on health and the health professions and the practices of the supporting church, that applicants who use tobacco, alcoholic beverages, or narcotics should not expect to be admitted.
Number of acceptances per year: 30
Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.00
Minimum science GPA: 3.00
Application to matriculate into the program may be made during any quarter of the year. Students admitted into the program are required to have:
Appointments can be made with our program coordinator, Madge Oh, and our admissions director, Helen Martinez, to review or seek counseling for admission into our programs. You may call our department to set up an appointment. Please have transcripts (unofficials are ok) available at the time of your appointment. You may also fax your transcripts for review per Attention: Madge. Please note when applying you will need to request that your schools send official transcripts directly to our admissions office.
You may request further information by emailing our department or submitting your contact information for our database. Please include full name and address, phone number, an unblocked email, and which program you are interested in. (The information we send may be downloaded above). We will attempt to send you a packet via email and, if unsuccessful, through post.
We are available Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You may also leave a voicemail if you do not reach us, and we will call you back at our earliest convenience.
Once you have chosen a program and have a financial plan to fund your education, you will need to complete an application for your chosen program. You need only to complete one online application for the University and program. (There is a $60 application fee due at the time of application submission.)
Phone: (909) 558-4628
Fax: (909) 558-0239
Email: octh.sahp@llu.edu
Last Revised: Mon, May 12, 2008
