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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — COTA

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Description

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, disciplinary actions, and regulatory and certification renewal issues.

Certifying Organization

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Unknown
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Related Programs

16 Occupational Therapy Assistant programs on Career School App.

Keiser University

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Miami Campus
Miami, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Pembroke Pines Campus
Pembroke Pines, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Melbourne Campus
Melbourne, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Fort Myers Campus
Fort Myers, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Jacksonville Campus
Jacksonville, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
West Palm Beach Campus
West Palm Beach, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
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Suggested because Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant applies to Occupational Therapy Assistants. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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Other Certifications from National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
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