NBCOT Plan

Sources

Priority: P0 official exam authority → P1 government/regulator → P2 professional organisation → P3 academic → P4 reputable secondary. Competitor prep sites are never used as a source of truth.

SourcePublisherTypeRetrievedVerifiedRe-check everyStatus
Certification Exam Handbook (2025)
OTR 180 items, COTA 190 items; both four hours of exam time in an appointment of about four hours 45 minutes; domain proportions from the content outlines effective January 2024; ATT reissue fee $115; application valid 90 days.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)primary2026-09-222026-09-2245dactive
Get Certified — exam application, eligibility and fees
Current exam fees are published here rather than in the handbook; confirm at application time.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)primary2026-09-222026-09-2230dactive