“Many of the classes offer exciting labs and the faculty is very helpful. They are always available and willing to help.”

Occupational Therapy - Skills for the Job of Living

Welcome to the Mount Mary College Occupational Therapy Department web page. We invite you to act on your dreams and discover the possibilities at Mount Mary College. Please click on the link that best describes your interest in the occupational therapy program.

Click on the link below that best describes you and your interests:
	I have not attended college before and want to become an occupational therapist.
	I have a bachelor's degree in another field other than occupational therapy and want to become a registered occupational therapist.
	I am an occupational therapist and want to earn a post-professional master's degree.
	I am an occupational therapy assistant and want to become a registered occupational therapist.
	I want to transfer my college credits from another college and have not yet earned a college degree.

What is occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy is a health profession that focuses on redesigning daily occupations in order to maximize independence in living. Occupational therapy students engage in experiential learning in laboratory settings both on campus and in the professional world.

Making Headlines

Occupational Therapy graduate student, Arti Berry, has recently been named Chairperson for the Wisconsin Arthritis Action Council, 2009-2011, based on work she has done for the Arthritis Inventory and her participation as a council member. Ms. Berry will graduate from Mount Mary in May 2010.

Mount Mary alumna, Kim Berndt, conducted a TV interview regarding her work as an Occupational Therapist for Aurora Health Care in Oshkosh, Summer 2009.

In October 2008, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. released new information regarding the employment outlook for occupational therapy. The press release headline reads "Occupational Therapy Named One of Nation's 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs - Occupational Therapy Among the Best Paying, Fastest Growing Jobs."

In December 2008, US News and World Report released "Best Careers 2009" which listed occupational therapy as a top career choice. Read press release.

For personalized attention, contact the Occupational Therapy Department.