B.O.T. in Occupational Therapy - Program for New Olim

Program Highlights

Clinical training that immerses you in the methodologies of Israel’s leading treatment and rehabilitation centers, including institutions within the healthcare and educational system

.Personal attention, with a curriculum that integrates theoretical learning, practical training, and simulation based exercises in our state of the art stimulation center

.A career-ready profession: Our extensive and practical OT degree ensures you’ll graduate fully equipped to make a real difference in the clinic

Overview

If you are driven by a passion for therapeutic work or wish to transition into a meaningful and highly rewarding profession,

this is the place for you!

That moment when your patient regains functionality and starts believing in themselves is truly unparalleled.

Occupational Therapy is a distinct therapeutic profession that offers countless meaningful moments.

If you have always aspired to work in a field that helps rehabilitate individuals and designs accessible environments

– our specialized program provides the best tools for achieving this.

Occupational Therapy encompasses work with diverse populations, from infancy to old age, and offers opportunities to integrate into various

settings, including hospitals, clinics, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Social Affairs, as well as private practice.

Among the subjects studied

First Year

Foundation of occupational therapy
Human anatomy
Introduction to histology and general pathology
Child development
Chemistry
Physics
Introduction to the health professions
Sociology and anthropology
Introduction to psychology
Social involvement
Analysis of a scientific article and search in databases
Statistics
Interview, observation and therapeutic contract
Non-verbal communication as a therapeutic tool
Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system
Scientific and professional writing
Study with the patient, person, and familyIntroduction to genetics
Introduction to general physiology
Introduction to systems pathology
Environment: culture and community
Developmental psychology
The sequence of the therapeutic process
Research methods

Second Year

Psychiatry – psychopathology
Simulation training
Occupational therapy exercise in the field of physical disabilities
Diagnosis and treatment of cognitive
impairments
Orthopedics
Gerontology
Basics of mental health in occupational therapy
Scientific and professional writing
Introduction to clinical neuropsychology
Neurology
Developmental neurology and neonatology
Activity analysis
Diagnostics course
Kinesiology – practical
Occupational therapy in the field of children –theoretical
Occupational therapy in the field of physical disabilities
Occupational therapy from theory to practice
Administration of health services in Occupational therapy
Practical orthopedics
Medical ethics and therapist-patient relationship
CPR and first aid
Practical training
From student to professional
Applied Neurology
Social psychology
Occupational therapy in the field of geriatrics for the healthy elderly
Clinical Fieldwork I

Third Year

Simulation training
Diagnosis and treatment in occupational therapy in the field of children
Ergonomics
Occupational therapy approaches and models in mental health
Surgery of the hand
Communication skills
Health services administration (educational frameworks) – health professions in the ministry of education
Upper limb rehabilitation workshop (practical)
Research seminar
Occupation and participation during life
Psychiatry of the adolescent child
Friending – introduction to sign language – elective course
Friending – therapeutic assistance with the help of animals elective course
Occupational therapy in the geriatric field – nursing elderly
Occupational therapy in the field of physical disabilities
Occupational therapy going out into the community – elective course
Occupational therapy from theory to practice
Theoretical upper body rehabilitation
Group processes
Diagnosis and treatment in occupational therapy in the field of children
Applied mental health
Group therapy in occupational therapy
From student to professional
Workshop – remote treatment
Workshop on housing adaptation
Research seminar
Occupational therapy in the field of physical disabilities
Occupational therapy from theory to practice
Clinical Fieldwork II

Final Semester

Patient’s social involvement and advocacy –people and frameworks
Health services administration – (occupational orientation)
From student to professional
Clinical Fieldwork III

*Example curriculum and is subject to change

More about the studies

A 100% success rate on governmentlicensing exams.
Ono Academic College proudly stands as the first private academic institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education in Israel to award a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (B.O.T.).
A state-of-the-art simulation center, the only one of its kind in Israel, replicates a professional work environment, allowing you
to engage with scenarios inspired by case studies. The center provides opportunities to develop and enhance professional skills,
critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving in real-time.
Through the ‘friending’ method, students from the Occupational Therapy Department and young people with disabilities study side by side, fostering an immediate connection between individuals with and without disabilities. These courses emphasize equal learning alongside people with challenges, rather than learning about them.
Hybrid English / Hebrew program

Skills you will have upon graduation:

Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Lead diagnostic and evaluation processes
Provide therapeutic interventions for diverse populations across the lifespan
Guide and support families and caregivers
Deliver professional training to multidisciplinary teams

Career opportunities in the field
Graduates of the degree work as Occupational Therapists in the following settings:

Hospitals
HMO’s
Rehabilitation frameworks
Housing frameworks
Educational frameworks
Accompanying employees in companies
Private clinics
Early intervention centers

I Believe

Maya Camille Bavli Graduate

Occupational therapy studies at the Ono Academic College have included many practical experiences including field training that have contributed to theoretical and practical understanding. During my studies, the personal attitude and professionalism on the part of the academic staff was felt, which contributed to my sense of connection to the profession and the feeling of being able to do something professional.

I Believe

Dr. Naomi Ferziger Head of Program

As occupational therapists we believe that every person, with or without limitation, from infancy to old age, has the desire and right to be involved in meaningful occupations. The studies in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Ono are fascinating and rich in knowledge from various fields. Human functioning is a complex thing, so in order to improve human abilities, students learn to analyze the various functioning systems - motor skills, feeling, cognition, emotion and to integrate between these systems. Our students learn from innovative and applied teaching methods. I am proud of the success of our graduates in integrating into diverse work frameworks, with different populations and pursuing graduate degrees in Israel and around the world.

Our Program Graduates Speak

"I had many significant experiences learning at Ono from people who really love what they do. They dare to think differently. It's contagious, and it has stayed with me."

Vered Goldman-Gerber

Occupational Therapist at Hadassah Hospital, Mount Scopus

"Ono is home. The best lecturers there are. I got the best tools to deal as an occupational therapist, a perfect combination of professional academia with preparation for field work."

Dovrat Cohen

Occupational Therapist at Geha Hospital and Gil Nursing Home

"The program provided a robust connection between the rich theory and diverse experiences in the field. There is a professional infrastructure that helps me grow every day and use the important tools I have gained, which include love for the profession and patients, curiosity for knowledge, mental flexibility, and creativity."

Ophir Luz Dekel

Occupational Therapist at Ofek School and Southern Sharon Region MATYA (Local/Regional Support Center)

Study Days and Placement

2025 Cycle

Savion Junction

5 days a week Including Ulpan 3.5 years

More About the Program

The Ono Academic College is proud to be the first private academic institution to receive certification from Israel’s Council of Higher Education to award a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B.O.T).
Occupational therapy studies last about three and a half years (including practical training). Upon completion, graduates must pass certification exams from the Ministry of Health to obtain a professional certificate in occupational therapy.
A sought-after profession that provides an occupational horizon
Learn about disability alongside people with disabilities: Students and lecturers with different disabilities take part in the degree
Joint activity with professional frameworks such as the Ministry of Education and the HMOs, which include meeting and getting to know the needs of different populations and sectors
Learning in professional skills courses in small groups
100% success rate among degree graduates in the government licensing exams
Hundreds of graduates have already integrated successfully into the field
Hybrid English / Hebrew program

Scholarships:

Israel Student Authority at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration.
Internal and external scholarships

Assistance for New Olim This hybrid learning program is offered in collaboration with the Israel Student Authority at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration Participants in this program can receive extensive support which includes Tuition scholarship Academic assistance Rent scholarship for student who made aliyah from 032024 English-speaking counselors Social and cultural events and more

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B.O.T. in Occupational Therapy -Program for New Olim