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x remove Allied Health Sciences, B.S. - Histotechnology emphasis x remove Occupational Therapy, Dr.O.T.
Credits Required
120
36
Format
Face To Face
Hybrid
Location

All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Coursework

In addition to an introductory medical laboratory science course, prerequisite science courses include:

  • Chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Hematology
  • Human anatomy and physiology
  • Immunology
  • Microbiology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Physics
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Dr.O.T. students will study a variety of topics, including:

  • Occupational science
  • Public policy, advocacy, and leadership
  • Education
  • Advanced practice

Application deadline is August 1 for fall semester and December 1 for winter semester. The $30 application fee is waived if the applicant previously applied to GVSU.

  • Two years of practice experience as an OTR.
  • GPA of 3.25 over the last 60 credit hours.
  • Critical evaluation of an occupational therapy article.
  • Personal statement, including identification of specific goals and timelines in completing Dr.O.T. program.
  • Personal interview with two OST department faculty members.
  • Three letters of support from professional colleagues, supervisors, or department heads.
  • Professional resume outlining work history and continuing education experiences.
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Career Options

Histotechnologists are in demand in:

  • Clinics and hospitals
  • Dermatopathology labs
  • Forensic pathology
  • Public health facilities
  • Research laboratories
  • Veterinary pathology
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want
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The D.R.O.T. program at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in the occupational therapy field.

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Basic Life Support
  • Nursing
  • Home Care
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Caregiving
  • Geriatrics
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