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MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

 

MISSION:

The mission of the Medical College of Georgia's Department of Occupational Therapy is to develop competent occupational therapists by fostering the discovery of evidence based knowledge and skills, to provide innovative methods to improve occupation based outcomes and to foster client and family centered care for diverse populations. The program will strive to develop OTs with leadership, advocacy and ethical values. The tripartite mission of the University is fulfilled by the following ....

 

■ Education: To provide quality, state of the art health care education which includes health promotion and disease prevention, as well as evidence based services when illness or injuries occur. MCG is dedicated to the preparation of occupational therapists to advocate for cultural competent, client and family centered healthcare. MCG's Department of OT develops advocates and future leaders that strive to address the health care needs of the state, a national changing demographics and a global society.

 

■ Research: To promote the discovery of evidenced based research and scholarship that includes advancing the application of occupational therapy services as well as health care delivery, modifications, and the use of technology.


■ Service: To provide caring client and family centered care leadership in providing excellence in all advocacy, service delivery, supervisory, and leadership roles. A commitment to prepare the MCG OT graduate's dedication to ethical care and cultural competency in all interactions in order to meet the health care needs of a widely dispersed and diverse population.    (top) 
 
 ""GOALS: Students should be able to promote health practices and apply effective interventions to reduce the burden of illness and disability. OT students should be able to meet academic standards; display appropriate behaviors, interpersonal skills and professionalism; use effective communication; apply competent therapeutic skills, and advocate for optimal health promotion practices. Occupational therapy students need a realistic under-standing of the profession within varied practice settings. Students should understand the role distinction between the occupational therapist and the occupational therapy assistant. OT graduates should be able to work effectively with a variety of populations cross the age span with a respectful understanding of diverse impairments or disabilities, cultures, socioeconomic status, spirituality, and race.

The Master of Health Science in OT program is offered on MCG's Augusta campus. The program’s instructional methods include classroom, laboratory, and fieldwork experiences (including six months of full-time Level II Fieldwork). State of the art laboratories are available to enhance the educational experiences. (top)