Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at Dominican College of Blauvelt 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 New York colleges that offer occupational therapy program.

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Dominican College of Blauvelt

Also known as Dominican College

802 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY

Dominican provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Orangeburg, NY and operated as a private institution. Dominican has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1180 - 1470 on the SAT, or 18 - 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 71% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 31% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at Dominican College of Blauvelt may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Dominican has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to view more about Dominican can check out their website at http://www.dc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dominican College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $87860
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $88680

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