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- School Code: 311550
- Phone: (813) 874-0094
- School Homepage
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
50.53%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
7:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,957Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Occupational Therapy Program
The occupational therapy program at Adventist University of Health Sciences 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 Florida colleges that offer occupational therapy program.
The Occupational Therapy program at Adventist University of Health Sciences is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education since 2013.
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Adventist University of Health Sciences
Also known as Florida Hospital College
4202 W Spruce, Tampa, FL
Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU) is a Seventh-day Adventist institution specializing in healthcare education. The University’s guiding philosophy is “based on the idea that true wellness is not achieved through medical care alone, but through healing relationships that speak to peoples' minds, bodies, and souls.”
Located near downtown Orlando, ADU sits next to Florida Hospital and specializes in allied health and nursing education. Degree programs include:
- Nursing
- Radiography
- Radiologic Sciences
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (general or cardiovascular ultrasound)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Occupational Therapy
- Pre-Professional Studies
- Biomedical Science
ADU also has certification programs in diagnostic medical sonography, cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, mammography, and nuclear medicine.
On top of studies, Campus Ministries offers students Christian educational experiences including: assembly programs, music, and drama. Students also have access to the Florida Hospital Seventh-day Adventist Church, which is a short walk from campus.
ADU offers free tutoring for all students in general education and nursing programs as well as professional programs—Sonography, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Nurse Anesthesia, and Occupational Therapy. They also offer confidential counseling to promote prevention, early detection, and treatment of undiagnosed mental disorders and addictions.
Request more information by filling out this form (http://www.adu.edu/contact/informationrequest)
Visit this page (http://www.adu.edu/financial-information/cost-information/undergraduate-fees-and-expenses-2013-2014) for Undergraduate fees and expenses for the 2013-2013 school year.
Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Adventist University of Health Sciences offers a master's degree program in occupational therapy.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 28 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| White | 14 |
| Multiple Races | 2 |
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
Students who have completed the Occupational Therapy program at Adventist University of Health Sciences, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Total Employment: 820
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.97
- Average Annual Salary: $78980
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Florida Hospital College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Adventist University of Health Sciences may provide services to students including:
- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment