Through Pitt’s CScD in Occupational Therapy program, you’ll be trained in:
Clinical specialization
Innovative educational methods and technologies
Health care policy and advocacy, and
Professional leadership.
The online CScD in Occupational Therapy program is designed to prepare eligible or already credentialed or licensed individuals to practice clinically with competencies above and beyond those expected of entry-level professionals.
Students develop advanced skills to identify and implement evidence in clinical practice, as well as professional communication, leadership and clinical teaching skills. This program provides a foundation for moving into leadership positions in clinical, community and educational settings.
Graduates often find employment in a range of occupational therapy roles with a median salary of $84,950. Since each graduate is unique, students should evaluate their personal goals after graduation to assess their earning potential.
Learning Outcomes:
Engage stakeholders at the level of the client, program, population and system
Identify a need for change and opportunities for improvement in areas of specialization
Appraise, interpret, synthesize and apply evidence and data-driven strategies
Understand trends, identify barriers to and facilitators of change and influence change
Apply effective negotiation, communication, advocacy and conflict management strategies
Implement, evaluate and disseminate evidence-based practice
Advanced Practice Certificate in Implementation of Evidence in Clinical Practice
Students enrolled in this program will also receive the Advanced Practice Certificate in Implementation of Evidence in Clinical Practice, the only one of its kind offered by a post-professional Clinical Science Doctorate in Occupational Therapy program. Certificate-only program is also available.
