Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)

The goal of USC’s Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) chapter is to build diversity and inclusion within the Chan Division by increasing the profession’s visibility and accessibility to underrepresented groups and increasing cultural humility by sharing and learning about different lived experiences. This student-led organization also aims to provide safe spaces where students can engage in meaningful discussions surrounding current affairs, implicit biases, culture’s impact on occupations, and the importance of representation in healthcare. Additionally, chapter leaders will have the opportunity to collaborate with other COTAD chapters around the nation.

Here, members can share ideas and resources on how to create more supportive and diverse occupational therapy education programs. As the USC chapter continues to grow, we hope to see today’s student leaders become tomorrow’s advocates by learning the skills necessary to provide equitable services to clients, whilst promoting diversity and inclusion.

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Instagram | @usccotadchapter
Faculty advisor | Dr. Janis Yue

2023–2024 Executive Board

2022–2023 Executive Board

ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) is accredited by ACOTE®. View our program’s ACOTE® standards public data. ACOTE® c/o the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org.

Professional program graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. All states require licensure to practice; a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT® OTR certification examination or attain state licensure. Program results from the NBCOT® can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.