Step
One – Pre-Screening Program
Download and complete the Pre-screening Packet for International
Applicants from the NBCOT web site at www.nbcot.org
or click here.
Please complete and follow the instructions as outlined in the Pre-screening
Packet Instructions. Incomplete forms will cause a delay in processing.
Once the NBCOT has received payment of $400.00 and all required
documents, it will take approximately 6-8 weeks for review.
Please note that your pre-screening application will not be approved
until you have passed all of the English Examinations.
Step Two – English Language Examinations
Apply and write both the TOEFL/TWE
and TSE English Language Examinations. Please remember to request
that your TOEFL/TWE and TSE scores be forwarded directly to NBCOT
from ETS. The NBCOT institution code number is 9953.
The passing scores for the English Language Examinations are:
- TOEFL iBT - Overall 89 and Speaking 26
- TOEFL - 220
- TWE - 4.5
- TSE - 50
Please note that your English results must be received prior to
you receiving eligibility to write the OTR Exam.
Step Three – OTR Examination
Once your Pre-Screening Application has been approved the NBCOT
will provide you with the International
Candidate Handbook
Please read the International candidate Handbook and complete the
NBCOT Examination Application form. Once you have completed your
Application form please send the application form and payment to
NBCOT Application Process Address as indicated in the Handbook on
page six. The OTR Examination Application fee is $520.00US (includes adminstration fee) and test
results are sent three weeks after the examination.
Once the NBCOT has received your OTR Examination Application forms
and payment they will review the application and provide you with
your Authorization to Test (ATT). Please note that you will be able
to check
the status of your application on line. Your ATT will be valid
for 180 days. Within this time period you will be required to write
the OTR examination.
To
schedule your exact date you will need to contact the Prometric
Testing Center and inform them which testing center you would like
to write the OTR Exam at. Please note that NBCOT has
opened three international testing centers. These testing centers
are in the Philippines, Singapore and in the United Kingdom.
The
scheduled spring dates for the OTR exam at the International Testing
Centers are:
Saturday,
July 1, 2006 – Manila, Philippines
Saturday,
October 28, 2006 – St. Francis Methodist School, Singapore
OTR Examination Details
The Occupational Therapists Registered Examination (OTR) is a four
hour exam consisting of 170 four-option multiple choice items. A
passing score of 450 is required in order to receive certification.
OTR Examination Review Material
Below is a list of review material that has been used by previous
candidates:
1. OTR
Examination Outline
2. The NBCOT offers to sell candidates an OTR
Prep Guide that includes:
a. Study tips
b. 70 practice test questions with answers
c. Book reference List
d. Certification Examination Content Outline
3. The NBCOT also offers a practice
examination that is available on-line for a fee of $45.00US.
Please visit the NBCOT
for more information.
Please note that every state in the United States has different
licensing requirements. Please visit the NBCOT
Useful Links Page to access the listing of the individual states
web sites.
