How can I verify OTR or COTA certification for a practitioner?
You may request to see the individuals certificate documents. NBCOT provides current certificants with a large calligraphy-style certificate in addition to a wallet-size certificate card. These documents verify an individuals initial certification date and reissue date. In many cases, employers require their practitioners who have obtained OTR and COTA certification to hang their certificates on the wall so that the public they serve has access to and the opportunity to review this important information. In addition, interested parties can verify an individuals certification status by requesting a NBCOT Certification Verification Letter. This certification information is reported on letterhead and carries the NBCOT official stamp. The letter is mailed directly from NBCOT to the addressee (e.g., employer, regulatory entity). The fee for this service is $30. We do not provide provides verbal/e-mail verifications to employers or other parties.
