The National Boardfor Certification in Occupational Therapy recently issued a reminder aboutOccupational Therapy Eligibility Determination (OTED) standards. The OTEDprocesses applications from non-US trained Occupational Therapists. Thecriteria for submitting an OTED application is that the foreign-trained OT musthave an educational background that is comparable to a US-entry OccupationalTherapist. This entry standard has been a master’s degree since January1, 2013.
OTED now reminds applicantsthat after July 31, 2013 all applications will be closed unless the applicationincludes evidence that a US-equivalent Master’s Degree has been obtained. Documentary evidence includes:
– Official schooltranscript
– OfficialCourse Syllabi with descriptions
– Verification ofAcademic Credential Form
– Program DirectorForm
– Verificationof OT License, Registration, Certification or Other Form of OfficialGovernment Recognition Request form