NBCOT Cost of Preparation and First-Time Pass Rate: A Pilot Study

Time: 10:15 - 11:45am

Location: 111

Presenter(s): SarahAustin, OTL/L, PhD; BryaFullilove, MOTS

Contributing Author(s): JillianTyson, MOTS; JasmineJennings, MOTS; SieraMoore, MOTS; CarinaRazo, MOTS; JesicaPatterson, MOTS

Content Areas: Academic Education / Fieldwork; General

Target Audience: Student, Advanced-level

Course Description: This nationwide pilot study explores how recent occupational therapy graduates prepare for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This will include factors that are correlated with how much graduates spend on preparation and first-time pass rates.  Researchers will engage session participants in a discussion about recommendations to improve student success based on study results and their experiences with NBCOT preparation.