Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Rehabilitative Sciences (PSRS) 2025–2026 321 Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual 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. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork as well as an individual 14–16-week capstone experience within 24 months following the completion of the didactic portion of the program. The doctoral capstone experience must be started after completion of all coursework and Level II fieldwork as well as completion of preparatory activities defined in 2023 ACOTE OTD Standard D.1.3. Department of Physical Therapy The Physical Therapy program at Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue, Ste. 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; Telephone: (703) 706-3245; Email: accreditation@apta.org; Website: www.capteonline.org. Department of Speech-Language Pathology The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850-3289, (800) 498-2071 or (301) 296-5700. Student Organizations Officially Recognized by the University A variety of organizations are available in which students may participate. Alpha Eta Society The Alpha Eta Society is a national scholastic honor society for allied health professionals. The purpose of the society is the promotion and recognition of significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the allied health professions by students, faculty members, and alumni.
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