Welcome and thank you for visiting the webpage for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU). Founded in 1897, LMU has a rich tradition in delivering a comprehensive values-based learning community dedicated to providing quality educational experiences at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. The LMU OTD program is housed within the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine- Knoxville campus located in West Knoxville, Tennessee, alongside many other healthcare programs, such as, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA), and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
Over the course of three years, students complete 6 semesters in the classroom (Didactic Phase) and 3 semesters in clinical experiences (Clinical Phase). During the didactic phase, students are introduced to occupational therapy, immersed in anatomy, guided through research, and prepared for clinical experiences. Throughout these 2 years, students receive a variety of learning experiences including traditional lectures, small group projects, laboratory sessions, and simulated patient experiences. During the clinical phase, students complete two, 12-week Level II Fieldwork experiences and a 14-week Capstone experience. Clinical experiences allow for the knowledge learned in the didactic phase to be put into practice while also providing space for active learning and self-reflection.
Being positioned within a health sciences campus, our students are provided with opportunities to interact with other healthcare professionals. This includes two courses that are taken alongside the DPT students to increase knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy’s distinct value within an interdisciplinary team.
We are committed to providing our OTD students with the best graduate experience possible! Our faculty and staff create a student friendly environment while utilizing state-of-the-art facilities. Our classroom and laboratory spaces are designed to bridge education and practice, better preparing you for your rewarding career as a Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
Please, feel free to peruse our webpage. If you would like to learn more about our program, please email us at OTDadmissions@LMUnet.edu..
Sincerely,
Dr. Colleen Bullen
 Diverse curriculum provides training in multiple practice areas |
 Occupational Therapy (OT), ranked by U.S. News and World Report, as #11 in "Best Health Care Jobs" in 2022 |
 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 17% increase in employment from 2020-2030 |
 Median annual wage of over $85,570 according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
ACCREDITATION STATUS
The Lincoln Memorial University Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork as well as an individual 14-week capstone experience within 24 months following the completion of the didactic portion of the program. The doctoral capstone experience must be started after completion of all coursework and Level II fieldwork as well as completion of preparatory activities defined in 2018 ACOTE OTD Standard D.1.3.
For more information on the OTD program contact:
865.338.5817
OTDadmissions@LMUnet.edu
