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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
We certify the knowledge of occupational therapy professionals
About National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®) is a national not-for-profit organization that provides certification to over 180,000 occupational therapy professionals. NBCOT develops, administers, and continually reviews its certification process based on current and valid standards that provide reliable indicators of competence of occupational therapy practice. Above all else, our mission is to serve the public interest. Initial certification from NBCOT is a requirement for licensure in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. We also work with state regulators and employers to provide information on credentials, professional conduct, and regulatory issues. NBCOT's certification programs have received and maintained accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Mission: Serving the public interest by advancing client care and professional practice through evidence-based certification standards and the validation of knowledge essential for effective practice in occupational therapy. Vision: Certified occupational therapy professionals providing effective evidence-based services across all areas of practice worldwide.
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Signals from National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
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Presence & Recognition
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) recognized Cathy Nañez, MS, OTR/L, as a 2026 NBCOT Impact Award recipient.
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People
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) notes that Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Eye Center are closing the gap in vision rehabilitation training for Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) students, embedding them in the Eye Center for at least 350 hours of clinical training alongside ophthalmologists, optometrists, and OT practitioners like Omar Mohiuddin, OTR/L, CLVT, with graduates immediately eligible for the CLVT exam.
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Products & Services
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) offers Certified OTRs earning up to 36 units for free with the Navigator Case Simulation, Fine Motor Skills Delay.
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Research & Knowledge
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) released the StudyPack to help OT practitioners prepare for the certification exam.
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Research & Knowledge
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) released the StudyPack to help OT practitioners prepare for the certification exam.
Reported by Gina L.