National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
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We certify the knowledge of occupational therapy professionals.
We work to ensure that occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants have the knowledge and skills they need to provide high-quality patient care.
We work to ensure that occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants have the knowledge and skills they need to provide high-quality patient care.
Know an OT or OTA who deserves the spotlight? Or are you one of them? The NBCOT Impact Award honors practitioners who go above and beyond—using exceptional skills, dedication, and client-centered care to create meaningful improvements in clients’ lives.
https://www.nbcot.org/awards/impact-award
https://www.nbcot.org/awards/impact-award
January 21, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Know an OT or OTA who deserves the spotlight? Or are you one of them? The NBCOT Impact Award honors practitioners who go above and beyond—using exceptional skills, dedication, and client-centered care to create meaningful improvements in clients’ lives.
https://www.nbcot.org/awards/impact-award
https://www.nbcot.org/awards/impact-award
Ohio, Minnesota, and West Virginia are the first states to issue OT Compact privileges! Learn more and apply: https://otcompact.gov/before-you-apply/
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Ohio, Minnesota, and West Virginia are the first states to issue OT Compact privileges! Learn more and apply: https://otcompact.gov/before-you-apply/
January is National Mentoring Month! Thank you to all mentors who support professional growth in the OT community. #NBCOT #OccupationalTherapy #MentoringMonth
January 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
January is National Mentoring Month! Thank you to all mentors who support professional growth in the OT community. #NBCOT #OccupationalTherapy #MentoringMonth
Renewal is officially open.
Certified OTR and Certified COTA professionals can now log in to complete the 2026 renewal process.
Get started early and avoid the rush.
Log in to your NBCOT account to renew: https://ow.ly/TkBH50XML2q
#NBCOTCertification #OccupationalTherapy
Certified OTR and Certified COTA professionals can now log in to complete the 2026 renewal process.
Get started early and avoid the rush.
Log in to your NBCOT account to renew: https://ow.ly/TkBH50XML2q
#NBCOTCertification #OccupationalTherapy
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Renewal is officially open.
Certified OTR and Certified COTA professionals can now log in to complete the 2026 renewal process.
Get started early and avoid the rush.
Log in to your NBCOT account to renew: https://ow.ly/TkBH50XML2q
#NBCOTCertification #OccupationalTherapy
Certified OTR and Certified COTA professionals can now log in to complete the 2026 renewal process.
Get started early and avoid the rush.
Log in to your NBCOT account to renew: https://ow.ly/TkBH50XML2q
#NBCOTCertification #OccupationalTherapy
Most Principle 9 violations involve NBCOT study tool copyright infringement. Uploading copyrighted NBCOT practice questions to sites like Quizlet or Facebook - or even saving NBCOT content uploaded by someone else - is a violation. #OTCertificationMatters #CopyrightInfringement
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Most Principle 9 violations involve NBCOT study tool copyright infringement. Uploading copyrighted NBCOT practice questions to sites like Quizlet or Facebook - or even saving NBCOT content uploaded by someone else - is a violation. #OTCertificationMatters #CopyrightInfringement
Principle 8 is all about patient privacy. Be careful about posting online. Always make sure no personal identifying information is visible in a photo or video that you share. Be cautious about what you discuss in a public space. #OTCertificationMatters
October 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Principle 8 is all about patient privacy. Be careful about posting online. Always make sure no personal identifying information is visible in a photo or video that you share. Be cautious about what you discuss in a public space. #OTCertificationMatters
Did you know that, while NBCOT must have clear & convincing evidence of a violation of the Code of Conduct in order to take action, a violation does not always result in a sanction? NBCOT may dismiss a violation if action has been taken by another entity. #OTCertificationMatters
October 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Did you know that, while NBCOT must have clear & convincing evidence of a violation of the Code of Conduct in order to take action, a violation does not always result in a sanction? NBCOT may dismiss a violation if action has been taken by another entity. #OTCertificationMatters
This is another principle that includes behaviors outside of OT practice. NBCOT determined violation of Principle 6 to be certificants found to have perpetrated abuse, or engaged in harassment, threats, stalking, etc. Next week we'll break down Principle 7 #OTCertificationMatters
October 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This is another principle that includes behaviors outside of OT practice. NBCOT determined violation of Principle 6 to be certificants found to have perpetrated abuse, or engaged in harassment, threats, stalking, etc. Next week we'll break down Principle 7 #OTCertificationMatters
To self-report a criminal offense, including a deferred or diverted charge, send an email to [email protected]. We'll see you next week to break down Principle 6. #OTCertificationMatters
October 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
To self-report a criminal offense, including a deferred or diverted charge, send an email to [email protected]. We'll see you next week to break down Principle 6. #OTCertificationMatters