What does Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) stand for?
• Graduated from an accredited occupational therapy assistant education program and completed fieldwork requirements. • Attested to understanding and adhering to NBCOTs Candidate/Certificant Code of Conduct. • Passed NBCOTs national certification examination for COTA. The examination is based upon a comprehensive practice analysis conducted to determine critical knowledge, skills, and abilities of occupational therapy assistants. What is the value of NBCOT certification? NBCOT certification serves the public interest because it provides a high national standard for professionals that help drive quality care and service in occupational therapy. It is a means for employers, patients and clients to recognize professionals who have met a standard of achievement beyond state licensure. Earning and maintaining OTR and COTA means that the occupational therapy practitioner adheres to a code of professional conduct, which helps protect consumers from receiving substandard services and helps lim
