"Our program is for hands-on learners who want to be completely comfortable with what they’re doing. It’s one-hundred percent face-to-face."
Dr. Kirchen, Ph.D., OTR/L, CLA OTD Program Founding Director
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Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
Community-Focused, Student-Led, Faculty-Driven.
The OTD Program is currently admitting students for our next class beginning in January 2024. Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis. Apply early!
The Rocky Mountain College (RMC) Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program prepares students to become clinicians, educators, researchers and leaders in the profession through engaged, experiential and evidence-based educational opportunities. The RMC OTD program is run by diverse, distinguished faculty in a facility custom-designed for Occupational Therapy essentials.
Located in Billings, Montana which is a city that serves as the medical hub for a geographic region larger than the state of Texas. Through interdisciplinary therapeutic approaches and community engagement, the RMC OTD program empowers students to address critical local and regional needs while in the program, so in the future they may excel in addressing needs wherever their degree takes them.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- Degree Offered: Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program Length: 9 consecutive semesters (including summers)
- Total Number of Credits: 115
- Cohort Size: 30
- Program Start: One start per year in January
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Hands-On Learning from the Start
"We started clinical practices within our first month as students. We’re learning things most programs don’t tackle until year two. All aspects of the program fit together and line up perfectly. I couldn’t be more satisfied with our progress."
Joe Cangialosi, OTD student from Wayne, New Jersey
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Student-Led Research Opportunities at Rocky Mountain College's Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program
Are you a future leader in occupational therapy? At Rocky Mountain College's Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, you can be part of
groundbreaking research and community engagement initiatives.
Our program has secured over $300,000 in grant funding over the past several years, fueling student-led research projects that benefit underserved communities:
- Telehealth for Rural Mothers: Explores maternal healthcare services through telehealth.
- Native American Adolescent Mental Health: Looks at the well-being of Native American adolescents with culturally appropriate interventions.
- Community-Engaged Research: Works closely with communities to tailor services to their needs.
What's more, many student groups enjoy the opportunity to attend national conferences, where they can present their research and gain valuable exposure.
Join us at Rocky Mountain College's Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program and be part of a community that's making a real-world impact! Explore your future today.
Additional News
- RMC SOTA November 2022 Newsletter
- RMC SOTA September 2022 Newsletter
- RMC SOTA End of Semester May 2022 Newsletter
- RMC SOTA March 2022 Newsletter
- RMC SOTA May 2022 Newsletter
- Occupational therapy career to service agriculturalists
- Summer Term: From Spring Blossoms Summer
- Measuring Occupational Performance
- OTD Students Advocate In Washington D.C.
- RMC OTD Welcomes Class of 2023
- Inaugural Rural Health Research Symposium
- Fill Fridge Fundraiser
- Blending Batter and Building Traditions
Rocky Mountain College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Hands-On Learning
Fieldwork
Discover where you belong.
Fieldwork education is a crucial part of professional preparation. The RMC OTD program has strategically integrated Level I and Level II placements as a component of the curriculum design. The RMC OTD fieldwork experiences promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice in a variety of settings across the lifespan.
Learn more about the fieldwork experience
Where do Occupational Therapists work?
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Long-term Care/Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Outpatient Clinics
- Community Health Organizations
- ...and more!
Faculty & Staff
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