Enabling Student Success for the NBCOT Exam: A Pilot Education Program

ABSTRACT

This piloted asynchronous online course enabled students to prepare for the certification examination during the students' second level II clinical experience. Instructional strategies included creation of individualized resource materials and study plans, weekly assignments, and practice tests' data. A comparison of cohorts will be discussed, as well as lessons learned for future course development and instructional design that will enable students to learn skills required to successfully complete the certification examination.

KEYWORDS:

• NBCOT
• certification examination
• hybrid course delivery
• examination preparation

About the Author

Adele Breen-Franklin, OTD, JD, OTR/L, Director of the DrOT Program and Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA.