NBCOT^®'s Certification Renewal Audit
Any OTR^® or COTA^® renewing certification with NBCOT^® will be subject to a random audit for compliance with the Professional Development Requirements for Certification Renewal.  Any certificant may challenge the audit if he/she is not in agreement with the audit results.

When will the Audit Occur?

• Audits will occur triennially, beginning April, July, and November
• Three percent (3%) random selection March
• First 1% notified April
• Certificants should maintain documentation for one (1) year following the completion of renewal cycle

What areas will be addressed?

• Quantitative review of number of Professional Development Units (PDUs)
• Minimum 50% or 18 PDUs related to the Delivery of OT Services
• Remainder of PDUs related to Professional Role
• Maximum PDUs per activity
• Approved versus other providers

Who will review my compliance?

• Occupational therapists, NBCOT^® staff driven activity
• Process will remain confidential
• Burden of proof on the certificant
• Incomplete responses or insufficient numbers of PDUs (will require supporting documentation)

Audit and Documentation Requirments

• Maintain the original documentation of professional development activities
• Copies of official documentation will be accepted
• Professional development activity summary table to document your activities
• You may submit your state regulatory board’s education card

Audit and Documentation Requirments

• If you did not satisfy the professional development requirements (thirty-six 36 Professional Development Units), you will have up to six (6) months to complete the requirement.

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Posted: August 2003

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