NATIONAL BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (NBCOT)

• NBCOT is a not-for-profit credentialing agency that provides certification for the occupational therapy profession.
• NBCOT serves the public interest by developing, administering, and continually reviewing a certification process that reflects current standards of competent practice in occupational therapy.
• Certification is regulated by NBCOT
  • Certification indicates that practitioner has completed all education, fieldwork, and exam requirements
  • Certification is generally required for initial licensure, but not for renewal
  • Certification is renewable through application and proof of continuing competence activity
  • Enables practitioner to use credentials: OTR or COTA

For more information, please refer to: www.nbcot.org

North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT)

• NCBOT is the state licensure board, which was established by the 1984 session of the NC General Assembly and began issuing licenses in 1986.
• NCBOT responds to questions and concerns from licensees.
• NCBOT investigates all allegations of impaired or incompetence practice in NC.
• NCBOT enforces the NC Occupational Therapy Practice Act and the Rules.
  • Licensure entitles practitioner to use credentials: /L
  • NC license must be renewed yearly
  • Current NBCOT certification is NOT required for license renewal
  • 15 points of continuing competence is required for annual renewal
  • 1 hour of continuing education regarding ethics in OT is required yearly
  • Licensure period is July 1- June 30
  • New applicants must pass a jurisprudence exam online

If you choose to practice in another state then you will need to check that state’s licensing requirements and practice guidelines.

For more information, please refer to: www.ncbot.org