Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

BS to OTD

Designed with You in Mind

Maintain balance between life, work, and school and earn your online post professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ppOTD) degree from the University of Montana powered by Rehab Essentials. The innovative, world-class curriculum is taught by the best and brightest faculty. The contemporary 100% online format engages you from virtually anywhere, when you are ready, on your schedule and at your pace. And all with a budget friendly tuition. Plus, the University of Montana is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). You have 24/7 online access to your courses and assignments when you are ready from virtually anywhere. Courses can be viewed and reviewed anytime within the semester. Deadlines and key dates for assignments, quizzes and exams are easily found in the course dashboard to keep you on track.

Be Empowered. Move Your Career Forward.

Throughout this post-professional program you will gain advanced critical thinking, professional knowledge, and skills to apply of the science and art of occupational therapy. In just 7 semesters, you can have your post professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. You will be empowered to move your career forward and be better prepared to become a leader in occupational therapy. The University of Montana ppOTD program provides a critical career advancement pathway for therapists who already have a BOT or BSOT degree.

World-class professors, just a click away.

The online courses are taught by the best and brightest faculty from all over the United States. As a student, you will have direct access to these expert faculty and to a diverse, experienced peer group. You will become part of vibrant, collaborative online community.

Key Dates

Application & Materials Deadlines:
Fall 2025 Cohort	July 28, 2025
Spring 2026 Cohort	December 1, 2025
Projected Semester Start Dates*:
Summer 2025	April 14, 2025
Fall 2025	August 25, 2025
Spring 2026	December 29, 2025

*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.

Curriculum

BS to OTD41 CREDIT, 7 SEMESTER PROGRAM*

*The University of Montana, an institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), ACOTE does not accredit post professional OTD programs.

Tuition

For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.
BS to OTD$17,425* (in-state and out-of-state students)
Application Fee (non refundable)$40 when you apply by July 14th (regularly $85)
Graduation Fee (non refundable)$45

*$425 per credit. Payment option is available.

Course Sequence

SEQUENCE: FALL 2025 COHORT
For different cohort, learn more here.
August - December 2025Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory, Concepts, and Application (3 credits)
Professional Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
January - April 2026Evidence-Based Practice Methods and Application (3 credits)
Methods of Evaluation in Occupational Therapy Practice (2 credits)
April - August 2026Prevention, Health, and Disability (3 credits)
Outcomes Measurement and Assessment (3 credits)
August - December 2026Personal Leadership for the Health Professional: Essentials to Transform Practice (3 credits)
Trends in OT Practice (3 credits)
Professionalism: The Doctoring Profession* (2 credits)
January - April 2027Teaching and Learning: Continuum of Education (2 credits)
Technology and OT (2 credits)
Leading Change in OT (2 credits)
April - August 2027Occupational Science and Health (2 credits)
Career Pathways and Professional Growth (2 credits)
Capstone I (2 credits)
August - December 2027Capstone II (4 credits)

For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.

Benefits

- 100% online and asynchronous solution creates flexibility allowing you to study on your schedule and view your courses on almost any internet connected device
- Budget-friendly tuition
- Communicate directly with our expert faculty
- Contemporary content from nationally-recognized subject matter experts
- Advanced critical thinking and professional knowledge you can apply immediately in your Occupational Therapy role
- You will be empowered to move your career forward
- Prepared to become a leader in occupational therapy
- Graduate with a Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Montana, an institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Requirements

If you are a US licensed Occupational Therapist:

BOT or BSOT
Official transcripts must come directly from your degree granting institution or National Student Clearinghouse.
Copy of US Occupational Therapy license

If you are a Foreign Licensed Occupational Therapist:

BOT or BSOT
Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
Copy of Occupational Therapy license
Academic equivalency documentation that states your degree is equivalent to US Bachelors or US Masters in OT from Institute of Foreign Credential Services (select General Analysis)
English proficiency results:
- Taken in the last 2 years
- Qualifying scores:
  - Duolingo English Test: 120 or better
  - Pearson Academic English Test: 64 or above
  - TOEFL: 92 or better (internet-based test)
  - IELTS: 6.5 or better
  - iTEP: 4.2 or better
  - For students with PT education in English, the proficiency requirement may be waived. In order to waive the requirement, a letter stating the PT program was taught in English will need to be sent directly from the university to OTD@rehabessentials.com.

For all applicants seeking a US OT license:

All courses taken through this program are graduate level courses. While the ppOTD coursework can assist toward the fulfillment of the educational requirements toward US licensure, it does not guarantee a US license. All occupational therapists seeking US OT licensure should follow all steps outlined by the NBCOT. Visit https://www.nbcot.org/get-certified/eligibility#international for more information.

How to Apply

Apply by July 14, 2025 for only $40 (a savings of $45 from the regular fee)!

Applying is easy! Email OTD@rehabessentials.com with any questions.

Ensure you have an electronic copy of your occupational therapy license and your English proficiency results (if required) to upload during the application process.
Complete the online application and have official transcripts or academic credentialing (where available) sent electronically or to the address below:

Rehab Essentials, Inc
ATTN: Admissions Coordinator
1889 Tamarack Lane
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Email: OTD@rehabessentials.com

All required materials must be received via email or postmarked no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

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