NBCOT Self-Assessment
Free tool to identify your knowledge, skills, and experience in entry-level OT practice.
Free Tool for OT and OTA Students
Why Use a Self-Assessment
Identify gaps
Use the tool before and after fieldwork to streamline your study plan
Find strengths and weaknesses
Focus on areas of the content outline where your knowledge is low
Included in the StudyPack
The self-assessment is included in the StudyPack
Entry-Level Self-Assessment for OTR
Use this self-assessment if you are an OT student in an MOT or OTD program. If you are planning to take the exam in 2024 or later, use the 2024 self-assessment.
Entry-Level Self-Assessment for COTA
Use this self-assessment if you are an OTA student in an associate or a bachelor's program. If you are planning to take the exam in 2024 or later, use the 2024 self-assessment.
Self-Assessment Questions Answered
The current self-assessment is based on the 2018 exam outline and is for students testing in 2023. The new 2024 self-assessment is based on the 2022 exam outline and is for students testing in 2024 and onward.
“ Take a self-assessment first to see where you have strengths and weaknesses”
*This is one of many study tools to prepare for the exam. Using this resource alone or with other resources does not guarantee a passing score on the certification examination