Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science

Student Handbook 2011-2012

VI. Professional Organizations

E. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy 

“The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (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. We also work with state regulatory authorities, providing information on credentials, professional conduct, and regulatory and certification renewal issues” (NBCOT, 2009).
http://www.nbcot.org/ (Retrieved February 1, 2011).

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