HPD OT Ft Lauderdale Students Entering 2021

8 | Occupational Therapy Graduates of NSU’s entry-level M.O.T. program will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, individuals will be registered occupational therapists permitted to use the OTR credential. In addition, most states require licensure to practice. Issuance of a license to practice is typically dependent upon the results of the NBCOT certification examination. Prospective students who have a disciplinary record with law enforcement are en- couraged to utilize the Early Determination review to learn if they will be eligible to sit for the exam once they have completed all other eligibility requirements. Please go to nbcot.org/en/students/services and scroll down to Early Determination for more infor- mation on how to request a review. A felony conviction may affect a student’s ability to complete the fieldwork portion of several courses in the curriculum, as well as a gradu- ate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT Certification Examination or attain state licensure. Our curriculum enables graduates to compete in the evolving health care market by building students’ leadership skills, critical thinking, and resourcefulness through pro- gressive coursework and innovative fieldwork opportunities. ENTRY-LEVEL M.O.T. COURSE OF STUDY, continued Did You Know? On the basis of its exceptional educational quality, NSU’s Master of Occupational Therapy Program received a 10-year review cycle in 2010 by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Accreditation Department, 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. Phone: (301) 352-6611 ext. 2914. For more information please visit aota.org/education-careers /accreditation.aspx.