Occupational Therapy

Welcome to UF OT!

Welcome to the department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Florida. Housed within the College of Public Health and Health Professions, we lead research innovations, present thriving and varied educational programs, embrace a clinician–scientist model, and serve the occupational needs of people, organizations and populations.

UF Occupational Therapy ranked #5 among all public universities in the United States

Fast Facts

1st Public university in Florida to offer OTD program, and nationally to offer BHS-OTD & CDRT programs

100% Pass rate for our graduates on the NBCOT exam over multiple consecutive years

5th Our graduate program ranking among public AAU universities

10 Faculty members who are on the AOTA Roster of Fellows or inducted into the AOTF’s Academy of Research

Our Programs

BHS-OTD

Occupational Therapy Combined Program

For undergraduate students applying to the Bachelor of Health Science program at the University. of Florida

OT programs

DRT

Professional Certificate in Driver Rehabilitation Therapy

For licensed health care professionals with at least a bachelor’s degree.

OT programs

CEU

Continuing Education Online Program

Learn from experts in the field, University of Florida faculty, with unlimited access to all online CEU courses.

OT programs

Recent News

PHHP alumni and friends “Stand Up and Holler” on Giving Day

Donors contributed to scholarships, student professional development and travel assistance funds, and the college’s areas of greatest need.

Pillar Talks preview: Michael Moorhouse

Faculty share a sneak peek of their pillar talk topics ahead of PHHP Days 2026.

UF researchers identify priorities for intellectual and developmental disability studies as part of national work group

Jessica Kramer, Ph.D., OTR/L, and Elijah Thomas were members of a PCORI work group tasked with recommending a research agenda for IDD studies.

Where education meets community: the Occupational Therapy Equal Access Clinic

Clients receive a range of in-person and telehealth services for people with stroke, brain injury, chronic pain, chronic illness and other conditions.

In the Spotlight

Assistant Professor And Director Of Sensory Development Lab

Stefanie Bodison, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Welcome to the department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Florida. Housed within the College of Public Health and Health Professions, we lead research innovations, present thriving and varied educational programs, embrace a clinician–scientist model, and serve the occupational needs of people, organizations and populations.

Stefanie Bodison

Alumni & Giving

We are proud of our amazing alumni!

Drs. Becky Piazza and Sherrilene Classen celebrate with alumni during the PHHP Outstanding Alumni Awards Ceremony 2022.

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