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OT program in Texas

Shaping the future of OT

The entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) is designed to educate future occupational therapists to be leaders in the profession and health care.

Occupational Therapy 

The  OTD degree program at UT Health San Antonio is an exciting curriculum that prepares graduates to be highly skilled and compassionate practitioners. 

Sample plan of study

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OT at UT Health SA
 

  • Comparable to MOT education tuition
  • Brand-new, state-of-the-art labs
  • Interprofessional opportunities as part of the Health Science Center
  • Community engagement

 

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  • Military City, USA
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  • World-class education

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OTD vs MOT
 

  • Highest entry-level degree in the field
  • ACOTE requirement for all graduates by 2027
  • Preparation for leadership roles upon graduation
  • Advance leadership techniques needed at global health care institutions
ALTC

First state-supported institution to offer a Doctor of Occupational Therapy program in Texas. 

Faculty 

Welcome to UT Health San Antonio Department of Occupational Therapy where our students, faculty, and staff are committed to excellence in education, research, and service in occupational therapy. We invite you to learn more about our dynamic entry-level Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program that prepares graduates to be outstanding practitioners and leaders in our profession. 

Bridgett Piernik-Yoder, Ph.D., OTR
Associate Professor & Chair 
 

Meet our faculty

Dr. Piernik-Yoder

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