eAccreditation Site is Down
The eAccreditation site is down. We will continue to post updates on the homepage of the ACOTE Website. Thank you for your patience and understanding! Accreditation staff
Educational Opportunities
June Self-Study Workshop There are a few seats available in the upcoming Self-Study Workshop (See Events & Workshops)! The Self-Study Workshop is designed to meet the needs of program directors and faculty preparing for an upcoming self-study review and new program directors wanting to understand more about the accreditation process. The workshop includes didactic instruction […]
Updated link for 2023 ACOTE Standards for Occupational Therapy Assistant Education (Baccalaureate & Associate)
Due to technical issues, please be advised that the AOTA Learn link for the 2023 ACOTE Standards for Occupational Therapy Assistant Education (Baccalaureate & Associate) informational course has been updated. The course registration (including the Zoom Q&A session) can now be accessed directly by clicking on the new link: 2023 ACOTE Standards for OTA Education […]
ACOTE has MOVED!
Please update your website and published materials used by the institution to maintain compliance with ACOTE Standard A.4.3. Publication of ACOTE Information. NEW ADDRESS: 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814 The ACOTE phone number remains the same. Compliance with the address change will be reviewed at the program’s next report. If programs do […]
Upcoming Workshops
Registration for the Virtual New Program Workshop and Virtual Self Study Workshop is open! Registration links are available below: New Program Workshop – May 22, 2024 Self Study Workshop – June 11-12, 2024
2023 ACOTE Standards Information Sessions
At AOTA INSPIRE 2024 in Orlando, Florida, ACOTE will host the following program information sessions on the 2023 ACOTE® Standards: Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 Room: Rosen Grand Ballroom E
Standards Commonly Cited – December 2023
NEW ACOTE® ACCREDITATION STANDARDS ADOPTED
After an extensive 2-year process, including multiple surveys to the communities of interest and several open hearings, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) has adopted new accreditation standards for doctoral-degree-level occupational therapy programs, master’s-degree-level occupational therapy programs, baccalaureate-degree-level occupational therapy assistant programs, and associate-degree-level occupational therapy assistant programs. The new Standards are available […]
Reminder: Upcoming Workshops
There are a few seats available in the upcoming New Program Workshop and Self Study Workshop! New Program Workshop: Thinking about starting an OT or OTA program? Or have you recently started the process? This is the workshop for you! The Accreditation Department will be having a 1-day virtual workshop on February 9, 2024, for […]
Director’s Update – January 2024
Happy New Year! The December ACOTE meeting has concluded. ALL action letters are processed within 4-6 weeks post ACOTE meeting. Below are updates and reminders from ACOTE and the Accreditation Department. UPDATED ACOTE STANDARDS ACOTE voted to adopt the 2023 Standards! The new Standards will go into effect July 31, 2025. The new Standards will be posted […]
