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.

Mission Statement

Above all else, the mission for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT) is to serve the public interest. NBCOT provides a world-class standard for certification of occupational therapy practitioners. NBCOT will develop, administer, and continually review a certification process based on current and valid standards that provide reliable indicators of competence of the practice of occupational therapy.