NBCOT® - OTR® & COTA® Certification

NBCOT® - OTR® & COTA® Certification OTR®& COTA® are certification marks of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Today, NBCOT honors Juneteenth, the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States and a day to reflect on fre...
06/19/2026

Today, NBCOT honors Juneteenth, the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States and a day to reflect on freedom, justice, and the work that continues toward equity.
The NBCOT office will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of the holiday. We'll resume regular operations on Monday.

The first-ever national Promote OT Challenge brought together OT students and faculty from across the country to raise a...
06/18/2026

The first-ever national Promote OT Challenge brought together OT students and faculty from across the country to raise awareness of occupational therapy.

Through hundreds of outreach activities, participants introduced new audiences to the impact and opportunities within the profession.

The numbers tell part of the story.

The bigger story is the students who became advocates for OT.

Swipe to see the impact, and stay tuned as we recognize this year's state winners.

Why Choose OT

06/18/2026

Never give up on your dreams! Congrats to everyone who earned their national occupational therapy certification today!

06/17/2026

professionals, check out the newly designed Navigator Case Simulation, Caregiver Education and Dementia! This case focuses on an older adult client in an independent living apartment who has dementia and whose spouse is the primary caregiver.

As a professional, you can earn up to 36 units for free with the Navigator. These units can be applied to certification renewal and are accepted as an option for licensure renewal in the majority of states. Don't miss out on this valuable tool - log into your MyNBCOT account to learn more: https://ow.ly/IQ7450VXrcJ

06/16/2026

and professionals check out the newly designed Navigator Case Simulation, Ethics! In this realistic simulation, you will develop resources to assist OT co-workers in successfully navigating ethical dilemmas in the workplace.

Due to the criticality and importance of this topic, the Ethics Case Simulation has a unit value of 1.25. As an OTR or COTA professional, you can earn up to 36 units for free with the Navigator. These units can be applied to certification renewal and are accepted as an option for licensure renewal in the majority of states. Don't miss out on this valuable tool - log into your MyNBCOT account to learn more: https://ow.ly/32p650VXqWc

06/15/2026

Job interview tips from practitioner Laura! OT job interviews aren’t just about skills—they’re about how you collaborate. Be ready for unexpected questions, pull from experiences before OT school, and show how you connect with coworkers and clients.

Sarah McKinnon, OTR, wrote a children's book about a potato chip — and yes, the OT lesson is baked right in!The Cheerful...
06/14/2026

Sarah McKinnon, OTR, wrote a children's book about a potato chip — and yes, the OT lesson is baked right in!

The Cheerful Chip uses food and mealtime to teach kids about friendship, confidence, and social-emotional growth. McKinnon, OT Department Chair at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, also runs Southie OT LLC, a community consulting practice bringing pediatric OT education and support to families in South Boston.

Look for The Cheerful Chip at Barnes & Noble in 2026. Watch her CBS Boston segment here: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/occupational-therapist-from-massachusetts-writes-book-to-teach-children-about-life-through-food/

June is PTSD Awareness Month.Trauma-informed care is OT work. From veterans to survivors of violence, from first respond...
06/13/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month.

Trauma-informed care is OT work. From veterans to survivors of violence, from first responders to those carrying trauma quietly for years, OT practitioners help people rebuild daily life after what they've lived through. Routines, roles, a sense of safety in the ordinary. Recovery happens in the everyday.

To the OT practitioners doing trauma-informed work across every setting: thank you for showing up with patience, skill, and care. The profession is stronger because of you.

Samia Alamgir was in the middle of her doctoral occupational therapy training at the University of Florida when she was ...
06/12/2026

Samia Alamgir was in the middle of her doctoral occupational therapy training at the University of Florida when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She graduated in December 2025 — and used what she learned navigating her own care to build something bigger.

Her program, Conserve & Conquer, is a virtual fatigue management initiative shaped in partnership with the MS Foundation and over 40 neurologists. It exists so no one living with MS has to face symptom management alone.

Read Samia's story in her own words: https://news.ufl.edu/2026/05/multiple-sclerosis/

06/11/2026

You shoot..you SCORE! Congrats to everyone who earned their national occupational therapy certification today!

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