We do, too.

Debora
Professor/Program Director
Florida A&M University

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> We also require 40 hours of observation, signed off, for the same reason.
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> Beth Cardell, PhD, OTR/L
> Associate Professor- Lecturer
> Program Director, Occupational Therapy
> Fellow, Academy of Health Science Educators
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: ot-pd@aotalists.org <ot-pd@aotalists.org>
> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 8:31 AM
> To: ot-pd@aotalists.org
> Subject: [OT-PD List - AOTA] - Re: Observation Hours
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> We require 40 hours of observation with an OT and the hours need to be signed off by the OT. We believe that the observations help students more clearly understand the scope of the profession before starting their studies and helps retain students.
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> Mary Kientz, OTD, MS, OTR
> Associate Professor Occupational Therapy Program Director Stockton University
> 101 Vera King Farris Drive
> Galloway, NJ 08205
> 609-626-6843
> Office: West Quad 213
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> From: ot-pd@aotalists.org <ot-pd@aotalists.org> on behalf of AOTA ot-pd List <ot-pd@aotalists.org>
> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 10:20 AM
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> Subject: [OT-PD List - AOTA] -  RE: Observation Hours
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> We do not require but strongly encourage doing observation hours to speak to multiple areas of occupational therapy during their interview.
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> Jennifer C. Radloff, OTD, OTR/L, CDRS
> Associate Professor | Graduate Program Director Department of Occupational Therapy O 407-303-9182 F 407-303-0871 [cid:image002.png@01DA193F.AAE7C140]
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> From: ot-pd@aotalists.org <ot-pd@aotalists.org>
> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 10:00 AM
> To: ot-pd@aotalists.org
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [OT-PD List - AOTA] - Observation Hours
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> Hello!  I was wondering if anyone had any data regarding the percentage of OT programs that require observation hours as part of their admissions process?  I haven't been able to locate and would like to present facts when requesting this be required.  Thank you!
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> Dr. Jodie Hanrahan, OTD, MS, OTR/L
> Team Lead MS-OT Program
> College of Nursing & Health Care Professions Grand Canyon University
> 3300 West Camelback Road | Office 33-133 | Phoenix, AZ 85017
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