Certification, Licensure, and Statistics
Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification, Licensure, and Statistics
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistant. This test is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Felony convictions may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT exam. More information can be found at http://www.nbcot.org.
In addition, most states, including Missouri, require licensure in order to practice. Missouri state licensure is based on information obtained through an application and results of the NBCOT examination. Felony convictions may affect a graduate's ability to attain state licensure. For information regarding Missouri licensure, contact the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy, Division of Professional Registration, P.O. Box 1335, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, phone 573-751-0877, or find it on the web at http://www.pr.mo.gov.
Program Statistics
Total number of students admitted to the OTA Program each year: 20
Average number of applicants to the OTA Program: 73
Results of National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Examination for the most recent calendar years (2008, 2009, 2010).
| 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--OTC | Percentage of first-time test takers who passed the exam—U.S. | Average Passing Score OTC |
Average Passing Score U.S. |
| 2008 |
14 |
14 | 12 | 86% | 83% | 502 | 494 |
| 2009 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 100% | 86% | 503 | 494 |
| 2010 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 100% | 84% | 505 | 484 |
| Total 3-Year | 50 | 50 | 48 | 95% | 84% | 503 | *494 |
*NBCOT Passing Score is 450.