OTA Outcomes
RESULTS OF NATIONAL BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (NBCOT) EXAMINATION
| Calendar Year | Number of Program Graduates | Number of first-time test takers* | Number of first-time test takers who passed the exam | Percentage of first-time test takers who passed the exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 90% |
| 2010 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 88% |
| 2011 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 77% |
| Total 3-year | 62 | 49 | 41 | 83.7% |
*Defined by NBCOT as new graduates who took the certification exam within 12 months after graduation. Newman’s OTA Commencement is in December, so NU graduates typically do not sit for the NBCOT examination the same calendar year that they complete their degrees.
