What Does it Mean to Be Board Certified by NBCOT?
Occupational therapy professionals who are certified with NBCOT will have one of the following credentials:
- Occupational Therapist Registered OTR®
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA®
OTR and COTA professionals have completed occupational therapy education and passed a national certification exam. They have agreed to follow NBCOT’s Practice Standards and Code of Conduct and to fulfill continuing professional development requirements. Only those who maintain an Active in Good Standing status with NBCOT can use the OTR or COTA credential. OTR and COTA professionals are committed to providing safe and effective services to all clients.
OTR and COTA professionals are also state-licensed professionals.
Look for the OTR or COTA certification when seeking an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant for yourself or a loved one.
Role of the OTR and COTA Professional
The OTR and COTA professionals work collaboratively. The OTR professional evaluates the client, plans therapeutic interventions, and completes discharge documents. The OTR professional also provides clinical supervision of the COTA professional. The COTA professional implements and documents the therapeutic interventions, and provides feedback to the OTR professional on the client's progress during treatment.
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Look for the OTR or COTA certification when seeking an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
“ Every profession experiences continual change. There are always new techniques and interventions to learn. I need to stay at the top of my game to ensure I am always providing my patients with quality care and maintaining my COTA certification helps me do that.”