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B.S. in Occupational Therapy

McKendree University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 51.2306

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Lebanon, Illinois

    701 College Rd, Lebanon, Illinois, 62254-1291

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 29-1122.01

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingInstructingLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationReading ComprehensionActive LearningCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWriting

Knowledge

English LanguagePsychologyEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryTransportationTherapy and CounselingBiology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionInductive ReasoningFluency of IdeasInformation OrderingNear Vision

Tasks

  • Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.
  • Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, long canes, ele
  • Train clients with visual impairments to use mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog
  • Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine real
  • Complete and maintain necessary records.
  • Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community s
  • Recommend adaptive equipment to individuals to increase independence in daily living activities.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer based training softwareMedical softwareWord processing softwareDevice drivers or system softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareInternet browser softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning softwareElectronic mail softwareCalendar and scheduling software

Tools

Adjustable task lampsAmsler gridsAnti-glare visorsAstigmatism wheel chartsBailey-Lovie Acuity ChartBar magnifiersBraille embossersBraille label makersBraille laptop computersBraille personal digital assistantsBraille writersCheck writing guidesClosed circuit television monitorsColor discsCone adaptation test setsAdaptive cutleryAdjustable bedsAlternative computer keyboardsBraille printersComputer switch interfacesDrill pressesElectric knivesElectric wheelchairsElectronic blood pressure unitsExercise ballsGait and transfer beltsGoniometers or arthrometersHoistsJoy sticksLaptop computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists29-1122.01
  • Occupational Therapists29-1122.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Comprehensive functional assessment — conduct autonomous, multi-domain evaluations of vision, cognition, social-emotional status, physical ability, and orientation skills for clients with complex or co-occurring conditions in diverse service environments.
  • Complex cane and travel skill instruction — teach advanced cane techniques, route planning, and self-protective strategies to clients navigating non-familiar, high-traffic, and environmentally challenging travel situations.
  • Technology-integrated mobility solutions — evaluate, recommend, and train clients in the full spectrum of adaptive mobility devices and electronic travel aids, including emerging systems, tailoring selection to individual functional profiles.
  • Non-routine rehabilitation planning — design individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation programs for clients with atypical presentations, adjusting goals and modalities dynamically as clinical evidence and client feedback evolve.
  • Advanced sensory training — develop and implement specialized curricula to maximize proprioceptive, kinesthetic, and remaining visual function for clients with progressive or complex visual conditions in community and independent living settings.
  • Outcome-oriented documentation — produce high-quality clinical reports, funding justification letters, and follow-up outcome analyses that meet regulatory and third-party payer standards without supervisory review.
  • Psychosocial support integration — apply counseling principles and social perceptiveness to address emotional adaptation, self-efficacy, and social participation barriers within a holistic vision rehabilitation framework.
  • Systems-level problem analysis — analyze environmental, organizational, and systemic factors affecting client access to rehabilitation services, and design solutions that address root causes across a service area.
  • Mentorship of emerging practitioners — supervise, coach, and formally evaluate practicum students and new staff in clinical settings, providing structured feedback grounded in occupational competency standards.
  • Interdisciplinary program leadership — lead cross-disciplinary case conferences, contribute to care pathway development, and represent vision rehabilitation expertise in hospital, school, or community agency planning processes.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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