Occupational Therapy Schools in Delaware

Wesley College is the only occupational therapy school in Delaware, which provides entry-level master degree (MOT). Along with this, the Delaware Technical Community college offers an associate degree in Occupational therapy Assistant.

Occupational Therapy in Delaware-

Delaware is a small state but offers a better workplace for occupational therapy professionals. Like other states, Delaware also has an occupational therapist association.

The Delaware Occupational Therapy Association represents the profession of Occupational Therapy to the public of Delaware. The Association also promotes access to OT services, foster research, and study of OT.

Occupational therapy license in Delaware-

The Board of Occupational Therapy Practice issues licenses to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, including temporary licenses.

Follow the steps to apply for the occupational therapy or OTA license in Delaware-

• Pass the entry-level master degree
• Pass the NBCOT examination
• Submit an application for Licensure as an OT or OTA.
• Pay the required fees. Occupational Therapist – $194 and Occupational Therapist Assistant – $68.
• Complete the Criminal History Record Check

Occupational Therapy Schools in Delaware-

Wesley College-
Wesley’s entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree (MOT) program has received Candidacy Status by the  ACOTE of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

The Wesley College’s OT program was started from Fall 2016. The college accepts application through the OT Centralized Application Service (OTCAS).

Wesley College Department of Occupational Therapy
Course Offered–	Master of Occupational therapy (MOT) – Candidacy Status
University Campus	Dover, DE.
Public or Private-	Private Institute.
Program Director-	Varleisha Gibbs, Ph.D.
Course Duration- MOT	2-year program (64 credit hours course) including fieldwork.
Seat capacity	21
OT Admission	Once a year (Fall)
Application Procedure	Application through OTCAS.
Minimum Requirement	Undergraduate degree; Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Completion of required prerequisite courses; Documented observation hours with an OTR (hours not specified). Observation of more than 2 client populations are recommended. 3 letters of recommendation, one from an OTR Applicant interview if required. TOEFL scores For International applicants.
Pre-requisite Course work	Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab; English; Statistics; Physics or Human Movement (i.e. Biomechanics and Kinesiology; or Exercise Science courses); Sociology or Cultural Anthropology; General Psychology; Abnormal Psychology; Developmental Psychology or Life Span Development or Human Development.
Address	Occupational Therapy Department 120 N. State Street Dover, DE 19901-3835 (302) 736-2487 Email- [email protected]
Website	www.wesley.edu

Delaware Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs-

There is one occupational therapy assistant school, which provides an associate degree in Occupational therapy assistant in Delaware. This OTA School is fully accredited by the ACOTE. The Delaware Tech Community College offers OTA associate degree in 2 campuses.

#1 Delaware Technical Community College, George Campus
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Allied Health/Science Department
300 N. Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
www.dtcc.edu

#2 Delaware Technical Community College, Owens Campus
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
21179 College Drive
Georgetown, DE 19947-0610
www.dtcc.edu

Occupational Therapy Jobs and Salary in Delaware-

According to the BLS, the average annual and hourly income of occupational therapist in Delaware was $85,930 and $41.31 (in May 2016), respectively. And the average annual and hourly income of occupational therapy Assistant in Delaware was $64,250 and $31.66 (in May 2016), respectively. As per indeed.com salary of an occupational therapist in Delaware was $82,000 as of May 2016.