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| Occupational Therapy Advanced Practice
Certificates |
Not ready to commit to a master's program?
Advanced practice certificates are designed to assist practitioners
to expand
practice and leadership skills in an area of special interest. Certificates
are available in the areas of Children's Services; Adult Neuro-rehabilitation
and Hand Rehabilitation. Student may propose additional
practice concentrations consistent with course offerings and faculty
expertise. By obtaining an advanced practice certificate,
practitioners will have increased knowledge about:
- Advanced occupational therapy, occupational
science theories
- Advanced practice skills in selected
specialty practice arenas
- Organizational, legal, and ethical issues
affecting practice
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The coursework taken in the Advance Practice
Certificate Program can be applied toward the Post-Professional Master's in
Occupational Therapy. Additionally, coursework is intended to support
practitioners seeking advanced practice credentials awarded by professional organizations.
Program
Certificate programs consist of coursework in advanced theory and advanced
practice for a total of 12 credit hours. Required courses for all
certificates are asterisked; adviser must approve specific coursework for each
specialty area.
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Advanced theory (6 credits required)
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hrs
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| OT
500 Clinical Research |
1 |
| OT
625 Health Education and Promotion |
3 |
| OT
660 Administrative Issues in Healthcare |
3 |
| OT
645 & 650 Advanced Practice Electives |
2 |
- Neurorehablitation in the Context of
Occupation
- OT for Hand Injured
- Sensory Integration
- Early Intervention
- Assistive Technology
- Work Programming
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2 |
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705 Instruments and Measurement in OT |
3 |
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710 Advanced Anatomy of the Upper Limb |
3 |
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714 Advanced Neuroscience |
3 |
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600 Exceptional Children and Youth |
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| Advanced
theory (6 credits required) |
hrs |
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600 Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy |
3 |
| OT
601 Occupational Theories in Research and Practice |
3 |
| OT
670 Occupation and Adaptation |
3 |
| Summary
of Requirements |
hrs |
| Advanced
theory |
6 |
| Advanced
practice |
6 |
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Class Schedules
Most classes offered by the Occupational Therapy Department will be
offered in the evening format in Atlanta and/or Gainesville.
Some may consist of a blend of on-ground and on-line formats. Students may also
obtain permission to attend daytime classes Gainesville as needed to permit
timely program completion.
For More Information Contact
Brenau University
Graduate Admission Office
500 Washington Street SE
Gainesville, GA 30501
Please call us at 770 538-4390 if you have any questions.
Michelle Leavell, Graduate Admissions
Coordinator
Occupational Therapy Advanced Certificate Program Application Checklist
Thank you for your interest. Criteria for
acceptance is
- Undergraduate grade point average of at
least a 2.5 from a regionally accredited institution
- Proof of initial certification from AOTCB or
NBCOT, or proof of licensure as an occupational therapist in any of the
United States
- Positive interview
with adviser
In order to fully process your application, the
following documentation is required:
- Completed application form:
a. Conditional Enrollment Form
b. Compliance with Family Education Right Act Form
c. Graduate Application for Admission
- Official transcripts from all previous
attended institutions beyond high school. These transcripts must come
directly from the institution
- An interview form completed by the student's
occupational therapy adviser and forwarded to the Graduate Admissions office at Brenau
University, Graduate Admission Office, 500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville,
GA 30501
- A copy of initial or current certification
by NBCOT or AOTCB as an occupational therapist, registered or a copy of
current licensure as an occupational therapist in any of the United States
To begin taking classes on Conditional
Enrollment, the applicant must have a completed application, and application
fee on file with the Graduate Admission Office. The application process must
be completed and approved during the first semester of conditional enrollment
to permit continued registration.
For More Information Contact
Brenau University
Graduate Admission Office
500 Washington Street SE
Gainesville, GA 30501
Please call us at 770 538-4390 if you have any questions.
Michelle Leavell, graduate admissions
coordinator
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