Occupational Therapy (MSOT)

Program Outcomes

PLO #1 Apply principles from biological, physical, social, and behavioral sciences to analyze human occupation and guide evidence-informed occupational therapy interventions.

1. The student will apply the interrelationships between biological, developmental, and behavioral sciences to analyze how physical, cognitive, and psychosocial factors impact occupational participation and performance across the lifespan.
2. The student will analyze the influence of culture, social determinants of health, and epidemiological factors to develop evidence-based occupational therapy interventions for individuals, groups, and populations.
3. The student will implement appropriate standardized and non-standardized assessments by applying statistical concepts, research evidence, and client-centered considerations.

PLO #2 Apply occupational therapy theories, models, and frames of reference to guide ethical, client-centered practice while advocating for social responsibility, accessible services, occupational engagement, and health promotion.

1. The student will apply scientific evidence, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference to guide occupation-based interventions across practice settings that facilitate occupational balance, promotion of health, and prevention of illness.
2. The student will examine the evolution of occupational therapy, its philosophical base, and the sociopolitical influences that shape current and future practice.
3. The student will analyze the interaction of occupation, activity demands, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts, and client factors to develop holistic, client-centered interventions.
4. The student will communicate the distinct role of occupation in promoting health, wellness, and participation to stakeholders.
5. The student will analyze the impact of dysfunction on occupational performance.
6. The student will apply the AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice to navigate ethical dilemmas, ensure professional integrity, guide clinical decision-making, and adhere to safety standards in occupational therapy practice.
7. The student will demonstrate personal and professional strengths to enhance leadership skills and support ongoing professional development.
8. The student will deliver a structured educational experience by applying instructional design principles, establishing clear learning objectives, implementing assessment strategies, and incorporating opportunities for self-reflection.

PLO #3 Perform client-centered screenings, evaluations, and interventions using theoretical perspectives, evidence-based practice, and clinical reasoning to enhance occupational performance and participation for individuals, groups, and populations.

1. The student will demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including effective communication.
2. The student will implement and assess occupation-based intervention plans that promote health, function, and well-being.
3. The student will select appropriate standardized and non-standardized assessments.
4. The student will implement and interpret standardized and non-standardized assessments.
5. The student will develop safe and effective discharge and transition plans.
6. The student will engage in addressing community mobility.
7. The student will engage in addressing functional mobility.
8. The student will engage in addressing feeding and swallowing disorders.
9. The student will apply knowledge of physical agent modalities.
10. The student will implement appropriate assistive technologies and devices in the plan of care.
11. The student will implement appropriate orthoses and prosthetic devices in the plan of care.
12.  The student will engage in interprofessional and intraprofessional collaboration, including effective communication.
13. The student will utilize technology to enhance practice.
14. The student will use educational methods and health literacy approaches for effective client care.
15. The student will advocate for access to primary care programs and community resources.

PLO #4 Demonstrate engagement in managing occupational therapy services across various contexts.

1. The student will evaluate the impact of federal, state, and local policies on occupational therapy practice to identify opportunities for enhancing service accessibility and quality.
2. The student will demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement systems, coding requirements, and funding mechanisms to effectively document and justify occupational therapy services.
3. The student will apply the business aspects of occupational therapy practice within various service delivery models.
4. The student will understand credentialing, licensure, and certification requirements.
5. The student will engage in care coordination, case management, and transition planning while evaluating quality improvement processes to optimize client outcomes and enhance service delivery across various healthcare models.
6. The student will understand the role of the occupational therapist in the supervision of personnel.

PLO #5: Integrate research and clinical expertise to inform best practices, contribute to professional knowledge, and advance occupational therapy through lifelong learning.

1. The student will critically appraiseresearch to support occupational therapy practice.
2. The student will integrate scholarly research and methodologies to inform evidence-based practice and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
3. The student will adhere to ethical policies and procedures for research, ensuring responsible conduct, participant protection, and integrity in scholarly activities.

Program Performance

The total number of graduates from the Baker College Center for Graduate Studies Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program during the three-year period of 2022 – 2024 was 45, with an overall graduation rate of 100%.

Baker College routinely tracks the pass rates for all graduates of the national certification examination for occupational therapy. The direct link to the NBCOT program data results is: https://www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.