Certification
Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Students must pass a certification exam to obtain a license to practice. The National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) develops the examination to certify the attainment of an entry-level knowledge base for practice. A felony or illness that is considered a potential danger to the public may prevent an individual from practice in occupational therapy.

From January 2005 to December 2007, 22 Mount Mary College occupational therapy students sat for the NBCOT National Certification Exam in order to obtain certification to practice as registered occupational therapists. Of the 22 candidates who sat for the exam, 18 passed on the first attempt, which is a pass rate of 82 percent. The pass rate for all test takers nationally ranged from 83 to 87 percent in 2005-2007.