Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at Salus University prepares students for careers in a hospital, school, industry, community or private agencies, and outpatient clinics. The program focuses on assisting patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health. Program courses include: basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer occupational therapy program.

The Occupational Therapy program at Salus University is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education since 2014.

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Salus University

2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA

Salus University, located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, was established in 2008 as the graduate studies arm of the Pennsylvania School of Optometry. The Pennsylvania School of Optometry is one of the oldest of its kinds having been founded in 1929.

Salus University confers degrees in a small number of health related fields, including:

• Audiology
• Doctor of Optometry
• Orientation and Mobile Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to apply to Salus University must complete the application and submit all required transcripts and forms prior to the admissions deadline posted each year. After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled which may or may not result in admission to the school. Salus University offers financial aid through a variety of means, including work opportunities. Students interested in obtaining financial aid should download the financial aid handbook available on the Salus University website.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Salus University has offered the following programs for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Occupational Therapists

Description

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, occupational therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 26.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $89200
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 790
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $77950
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $86620

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).