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Knowledge is the key to unlocking your potential
Whether you're thinking about becoming an OT student or looking for educational opportunities to advance your career, AOTA offers resources to help you find a school, grow your knowledge, and start your professional journey
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Find a school
AOTA provides access to tools and information regarding occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant school. Find an accredited school to kickstart or advance your career in occupational therapy.
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Exam prep
We’ve worked with industry leaders to bring you the next generation of exam prep to help you prepare for the NBCOT exam efficiently and with minimal stress. Confidently prepare for your certification exam with AOTA’s NBCOT® Exam Prep, and earn the necessary credentials to get started on your OT career.
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Fieldwork management
AOTA provides resources about fieldwork education including resources for new programs, and more.
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Academic Leadership Councils
The Academic Leadership Councils (ALC) provide forums at the national level for deans, department chairs, program directors, and academic fieldwork and capstone coordinators to present, examine, and debate educational issues in the occupational therapy arena.
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AOTA Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Institute and Mentoring Program
Using mentored inquiry communities, the AOTA Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Institute and Mentoring Program provides faculty with knowledge and opportunities necessary to design, implement, and disseminate evidence-based pedagogical knowledge regarding occupational therapy education.