Association Policies

Abstract

As stated in American Occupational Therapy Association Policy E.6, the Association recognizes dual points of entry for the education of occupational therapy assistants and occupational therapists.

Policy E.6

Subject: Entry-Level Education of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants

Effective: 4/89

Revised: 5/20

BPPC Reviewed: 7/15

Rescinded:

Code: RA Motion 4/83, 4/87, 4/89, 2003M54, 2003M56, 2011AprC5;

RAM02-040419, RAM10-05132020

Purpose: To state the education required for entry into occupational therapy.

The Association recognizes dual points of entry for the education of occupational therapy assistants and occupational therapists, as follows:

Occupational therapy assistants—associate's and bachelor's degrees; and

Occupational therapists—master's and doctoral degrees.