
Changing the Status Quo
A Community-Based Program
The GW eOTD program strives to connect its students with the world around them. Students will engage with the international community across the lifespan in the vibrant city of Washington, D.C. to support societal needs and become holistic, person-centered, and solution-focused professionals.
Our curriculum is rooted in community and fieldwork opportunities throughout our nation's capital reflecting our belief that occupational therapy empowers people and communities. We prepare students with the knowledge and experience they need to advance occupational therapy into the future.
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Hybrid Education
Students have the option to live anywhere; however, they are required to be on-campus, 6 days per month, for hands-on and experiential activities to develop the clinical competencies for occupational therapy practice. The small class size enables students to engage in critical thinking activities that facilitate effective clinical decision making and problem solving. Faculty members use innovative teaching strategies that integrate clinical experiences to facilitate learning and content retention throughout the curriculum and beyond.
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Program Values
Program Highlights

Award-Winning Faculty
Learn from a diverse set of global researchers, community leaders, and social change agents.

Excellent Location in Nation's Capital
Receive access to unique experiences throughout the Washington, D.C. area and to our state-of-the-art facility.
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Program Accreditation & National Certification
The GW eOTD program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
The program must have a pre-accreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and receive accreditation status before graduates will be eligible to sit for the occupational therapist national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
After successful completion of the exam, a graduate will be an occupational therapist, registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. If accredited, graduates are eligible to take the national licensing exam which meets licensing requirements in the jurisdictions listed here. Applicants from jurisdictions not listed should inquire about requirements for licensing in that jurisdiction.
A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
(301) 652-AOTA
www.acoteonline.org