Occupational Therapy | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Service OrientationActive ListeningMonitoringSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingCritical ThinkingSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Therapy and CounselingPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine real
Complete and maintain necessary records.
Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community s
Recommend adaptive equipment to individuals to increase independence in daily living activities.

Technology

Medical softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWord processing softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Adaptive cutleryAdjustable bedsAlternative computer keyboardsBraille printersComputer switch interfacesDrill pressesElectric knivesElectric wheelchairsElectronic blood pressure unitsExercise ballsGait and transfer beltsGoniometers or arthrometersHoistsJoy sticksLaptop computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high29-1122.00	Occupational Therapists	title_inference	$98,340 median$129,830 top	+13.81%	2,210

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

Occupational therapy service lines — establish strategic direction, scope, and quality benchmarks for departmental or organizational programs serving diverse patient populations across a healthcare system.
Clinical supervision and workforce development — mentor and evaluate emerging and developing occupational therapists, structuring competency-based learning pathways within academic medical centers or large rehabilitation organizations.
Organizational rehabilitation policy — lead the design and implementation of institution-wide protocols governing occupational therapy assessment, documentation, and outcomes measurement across all practice settings.
Community and population health programs — architect large-scale occupational therapy initiatives addressing disability, aging, and developmental needs at the community, regional, or public health system level.
Research and knowledge translation — direct clinical research programs, disseminate findings through publication or professional conference presentation, and integrate evidence into organizational and field-level practice standards.
Interdisciplinary system integration — lead cross-functional coalitions of physicians, administrators, educators, and payers to embed occupational therapy services into value-based care and integrated delivery models.
Technology and innovation strategy — evaluate and champion adoption of emerging medical software, digital health tools, and assistive technologies that advance patient outcomes at organizational scale.
Caregiver and community training ecosystems — design scalable education programs for caregivers, community health workers, and allied health staff, extending the reach of occupational therapy expertise beyond direct clinical care.
Accreditation and regulatory leadership — represent the organization in interactions with licensing bodies, accrediting agencies, and professional associations, shaping compliance standards and advocacy priorities.
Ethical and cultural stewardship — model and institutionalize values of empathy, equity, and social orientation in organizational culture, policy, and patient care practices across all occupational therapy service contexts.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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