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What is Occupational Therapy?

"Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. Occupational therapy gives people the 'skills for the job of living' that are needed for independent and satisfying lives." The American Occupational Therapy Association

It is neither wealth nor splendor, but tranquility and occupation that gives happiness.
- Thomas Jefferson

U.S. News & World Report
names OT a "Best Career" in 2008

Fieldwork at Jefferson

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy
Doctoral (OTD) Program (Main Page)

New ONLINE Post-Professional Masters program

Sensory Integration Courses begin soon!

New funded research assistantships in gerontology!

see also Department Happenings section for more news

Occupational Therapy in Action at Jefferson

*Enhancing Practice*	Promoting Research	Reaching Out
The focus of Department faculty and students includes the three complementary areas of practice, research, and service. Click on the pictures above for examples of Department of Occupational Therapy projects in Practice, Research, and Service.
ATTENTION: The Online Application for the 2008-2009 academic year is now available! Please note the new Self-Managed Application instructions. All application materials (initial transcripts, fees, recommendation letters, test scores, English proficiency requirements and essay) for Fall 2008 entrance to JCHP are due by July 15, 2008. The only exception is for final transcripts for classes taken in the summer of 2008. (Students applying for Spring 2008 entrance must submit all materials by November 15, 2007. Students applying for the 2008-09 FACT program must submit all materials by April 1, 2008.) If you have any questions about this deadline, please contact the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management, 1-877-JEFF-CHP or 215-503-8890.

Meet Our Alumni

Michelle Barr
Occupational Therapy
BS ‘03, MS ‘04

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Occupational Therapist

“Jefferson gave me a strong basis of knowledge in many treatment areas, including non-traditional areas such as clinics. Jefferson helps you to think beyond traditional occupational therapy roles, to be open to new opportunities, and to get involved in innovative areas.”

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Teal Benevides
Occupational Therapy
MS ‘04

Jefferson College of Health Professions
Full-Time Faculty, Department of Occupational Therapy

“Jefferson values professional leadership and encourages students to get involved in community based projects and professional associations like the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).”

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