The NBCOT certification examinations are constructed based on the results of practice analysis studies. The 2008 Practice Analysis summaries apply to examinations administered prior to December 31, 2013.  The 2012 Practice Analysis summaries apply to examinations administered from January 31, 2013 onward. Click on the following links for information on the practice analysis studies for the current OTR and COTA examinations:

2008 Executive Summary of the Practice Analysis Study for the Occupational Therapist Registered OTR

2008 Executive Summary of the Practice Analysis Study for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

2012 Executive Summary of the Practice Analysis Study for the Occupational Therapist Registered OTR

2012 Executive Summary of the Practice Analysis Study for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA