Hi Ron... Some companies would not hire you if there is not a formal registration agency behind the title (of an applicant). Companies particularly in the few states that have no licensure for OT's only have NBCOT to ensure some degree of competency. A new grad that has not presented the exam...I don't know I feel certain that minimal knowledge is obtained along with supervised hands-on experiences ( internships) to be a safe provider of OT services. I don't think I would want to work with OT's that may or may not have the basic requirements for initial certification. The unfortunate dispute between AOTA and NBCOT for propriety of credentials only created more confusion that was necessary... I think every OT practitioner should have a R or C behind their credentials. Licensure requirements would only have a basic scrutiny on OT specific knowledge...just about anyone can pay and attend a COnt Ed course...you can even do them online for free!!! Would that measure competency?...I wonder ... Carmen> Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:14:11 -0400> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [OTlist] NBCOT Recert?> > Hello All:> > What are your opinions on maintaining NBCOT certification? Is there any> real-world advantage?> > Thanks,> > Ron> > -- > Ron Carson, MHS, OTR/L> www.OTnow.com> > > -- > Options?> www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > > Archive?> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]> > **************************************************************************************> Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career.> www.otdegree.com/otn> ************************************************************************************** _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_oct -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com
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