Occupational therapy is a fast growing career in health care, projected to increase by 29 percent by 2022. These professionals help those who are ill or injured relearn the skills they need to function independently. Read on to learn more about the best occupational therapy schools in Florida.

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Programs:

• Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy - Bridge Program
• Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assistant
• And more...

Locations:  West Palm Beach ,  Melbourne ,  Tampa , More...

Find Accredited Occupational Therapy Schools in Florida

To become an occupational therapist, you must attend a master’s degree program that’s accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). These programs are typically two to three years; in addition, doctoral programs are available. AOTA maintains a list of accredited schools by state on its official website.

Occupational Therapy Certification in Florida

The Florida Board of Occupational Therapy is responsible for licensure of this profession within the state. To be eligible for a license, you must graduate from an accredited occupational therapy program recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), complete at least six months of supervised field work as part of that education program, and pass the official examination for occupational therapists given by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Once licensed, occupational therapists in the state are required to complete continuing education hours each year to remain certified in good standing.

Nearby States

• Georgia
• Alabama

Salaries for Occupational Therapy Jobs in Florida

Occupational therapists in Florida make an average annual wage of $80,810, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary is substantially above the estimated national average salary of $77,890. In addition, jobs are plentiful for those who pursue an occupational therapy license in the state of Florida. With approximately 6,180 jobs, Florida has the fourth highest level of occupational therapists in the entire nation, largely because of its aging population.

List of Occupational Therapy Programs in Florida

• Adventist University of Health Sciences
  Orlando, FL 32803
  www.adu.edu/academics/occupational-therapy/occupational-therapy-program
• Barry University
  Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695
  
  www.barry.edu/chs/MSprograms/OccupationalTherapy/
• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
  Tallahassee, FL 32307-3500
  www.famu.edu/index.cfm?alliedHealth&Division-OccupationalTherapy
• Florida Gulf Coast University
  Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
  www.fgcu.edu/CHPSW/OT/otmsel
• Florida International University
  Miami, FL 33199
  http://cnhs.fiu.edu/ot/index.html
• Nova Southeastern University
  Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328-2018
  www.nova.edu/ot/
• University of Florida
  Gainesville, FL 32611
  www.ot.phhp.ufl.edu
• University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
  St. Augustine, FL 32086-5783
  www.usa.edu

To learn more about degree programs at any of these schools, contact the program advisor directly.

Occupational Therapy Training Centers in Florida