Debate 4 Padlet by https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j Post two or more questions related to the debated topic that you would like responded to before April 5th. 1. Occupational therapy has debated the importance of moving from the Masters of Occupational Therapy entry-level degree to the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy entry-level degree. Why or why not is this good for the profession? en-us 2017-03-23 14:09:40 UTC 2017-04-09 02:00:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Caitlin Sterrett https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/164493573 As I am sure who ever is debating this topic will cover this in their statements.  What are the benefits to the degree being changed to a Doctorate? Also what will be required for current OT's who already have their masters? Will they be required to return for their doctorate ?]]> 2017-04-03 23:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/164493573 Katie Baszner https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/164496863 1. Workforce forecasts show there is currently a shortage of OTs and that this shortage will continue to grow through 2030. (Study found at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25724851). Is there any concern that requiring a Doctorate may increase the shortage? 
2. If OTs are required to invest more in their education be obtaining a doctorate, is there any indication that compensation would also increase?]]> 2017-04-04 00:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/164496863 Kelsey Gilmartin https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/164666719 1. What are the differences between an entry-level OT master’s program and an OT doctoral-level program?
2. What would be the impact of moving to a doctoral entry-level degree on fieldwork requirements?

]]> 2017-04-04 16:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/164666719 Clemmie Flanders https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/164670824 1. What topics have been debated for moving from the masters entry-level degree to the doctorate of OT entry-level degree?
2. If the entry-level degree changes to a doctorate, what happens to schools that don't have a doctoral program? ]]> 2017-04-04 16:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/164670824 Steven Crouchley https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/164722467 1. What is the purpose of the change?  are more classes required to properly prepare us for our careers (more credits)?
2. For potential Doctorate programs, what are the amount of fieldwork hours required? compared to the masters.]]> 2017-04-04 19:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/164722467 Amber Quillen https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/164774542 1. What happens to the current occupational therapist that have obtained only a masters degree?
2. What would the benefits of transitioning our profession to a doctorate program rather than an entry level masters program?]]> 2017-04-05 02:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/164774542 Kelli Lambert https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/165382228 Will the transition from a master's to a doctorate degree effect the job opportunities for therapists who have recently earned their master's in the profession?

With the difference in education, will there be a difference in leadership/management opportunities and a higher compensation?]]> 2017-04-07 13:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/165382228 Martin Nolasco https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/165435259 1.- Do you think that is better to go for a Doctorate in OT model or it is better to stay with the Master degree and have a set of post-specializations?
2.- Do you know if the Doctorare already exist in any University or State or it is still just a project?
]]> 2017-04-07 16:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/165435259 Chris Bucci https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/165519166 1. In regards to other medical professionals, how many of them/which ones require a doctorate?
2. Typically, how much more education is it?]]> 2017-04-08 18:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/165519166 Adriane Knight https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/165528728 1. Do you feel that requiring OT's to obtain their doctorate will lend a higher level of credibility to the profession to those that have otherwise been "on the fence" about the need or effectiveness of OT?
2.  Since OT is one of the fastest rising professions in the US, do you feel that requiring a doctorate will deter people from entering the profession that otherwise would have if it remained a Master's program?]]> 2017-04-08 23:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/165528728 Ashley Gibson https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/165530940 What are some of the biggest concerns about transitioning to all doctorate level degrees? How would this affect schools, existing therapist, and current students?

What are the benefits of having an entry-level doctorate vs. masters degree ]]> 2017-04-09 01:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/zu8h9b71nq3j/wish/165530940