30+ OT Certifications and Specialties

At OT Potential, we help you explore new occupational therapy (OT) evidence and stay on top of best practices. And, we base our continuing education courses on this research—which means we end up covering a wide variety of topics each year.

But, there is also value in diving really deep into one particular topic and obtaining an advanced OT certification.

There are TONS of additional certifications out there, all of which allow you to hone your skills and master new techniques so you can provide expert treatment to a diverse range of clients.

Below are the most popular OT certifications for both pediatrics and adult rehab. (I think you will also find this list helpful if you found this post while researching OT credentials!)

Note: The post is part of a series on therapy certifications. To learn more about certification in other professions, check out our posts on SLP Certifications, OTA Certifications, and PT Certifications.

For each certification, I provide a ballpark estimate of the time investment and cost. Note that I did not factor in the time needed to prepare for (or take) the certification exam, as that varies from person to person.

Links are not endorsements of certain programs. Please do your research if you decide to pursue a particular topic. Certification requirements can change somewhat frequently, so this resource is intended to give you a ballpark idea of what each certification entails.

Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)

Thank goodness for the assistive technology professionals (ATPs) with whom I’ve consulted over the years. As a generalist OT, you will quickly discover that the world of assistive technology can be hard to keep up with when you are managing a busy caseload.

ATPs in North America are certified by RESNA. Certification requires:

• Time: 1,000 hours of work experience

• Cost: $125 application fee for non-RESNA members (waived for members); $625 exam fee

• Renewal: Every two years; requirements include a $215 fee and documentation of related work experience and continuing education

Visit RESNA’s ATP info page.

See OT Directory members with an ATP Certification.

Seating and Mobility Specialist (ATP/SMS)

A seating and mobility specialist (SMS) is a specialized ATP. I have worked with SMS OTs in wheelchair-related matters, and have relied heavily on their expertise in assessment, funding options, and follow-ups.

• Prerequisite: ATP certification

• Time: 1,000+ hours in seating and mobility-related service

• Cost: $125 application fee; $300 exam fee

• Renewal: Every two years; $50 renewal fee

Visit RESNA’s SMS info page. 

Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise Certification (ATRIC)

Back when I was still practicing, I was always jealous when our PTA headed off to the pool for aquatic sessions. It seemed like such a cool niche that OTs could also explore—so why not dive into the benefits of aquatic therapy with a certification of your own?

• Prerequisite: 15 hours of aquatic therapy, aquatic rehab, and/or aquatic therapeutic exercise education

• Time: Time to take the exam, as well as the 15 hours of prerequisites (if you don’t already have them)

• Cost: There is a full package for $675; exam only (onsite or online) is $255

• Renewal: $49 (per renewal year)

Visit the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute website. 

Basic DIRFloortime Certification

As a refresher, DIR stands for The Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-Based Model. Floortime is Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s framework for understanding play. This certification prepares clinicians to develop a DIRFloortime intervention program tailored to the unique challenges and strengths of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental challenges.

Following the basic training, there are additional tiers of certification. You can read about those here.

• Time: 40 hours for two courses

• Cost: $868 (for certificate and two courses)

Visit the DIRFloortime info page. 

Neuro-Developmental Treatment Certification (C/NDT)

NDT is a hands-on approach based on movement analysis, and it is most commonly utilized with adults who have sustained strokes or other brain injuries. NDT is also effective for children with cerebral palsy and other neuromotor disorders.

• Time: Completion of a certification course, which can be completed in two weeks (or over a series of weekends)

• Cost: Courses range from $2,500–$3,000; first-time certification fee is $50

• Renewal: Every three years; requirements include 20 hours of continuing education plus a $150 renewal fee for NDTA members ($550 for non-members)

Visit the NDT certification info page. 

Certified Autism Specialist (CAS)

If you regularly work with clients who fall on the autism spectrum, this certification is one way to demonstrate that you have continued education in the area of autism—and that you have achieved competency standards.

• Prerequisite: Two years working as an OT (or 10 years if you don’t have a master’s degree or higher)

• Time: 14 CEU hours related to autism

• Cost: Registration fee for the exam is $495

• Renewal: $199 every two years

For more information, visit the CAS information page. 

See OT Directory members with the CAS certification.

Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)

If you’re like me, you’ve probably recommended a home modification without fully understanding what its implementation would entail.

Developed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), The CAPS certification signifies training in design, marketing, and business management—all with a focus on helping seniors age in place. The certification entails:

• Time: Three full-day courses (course fee is $220 for NAHB members and $330 for non-members)

• Cost: $218 graduation fee ($145 for NAHB members)

• Renewal: $83 annual renewal fee ($55 for NAHB members) as well as 12 hours of continuing education every three years

Visit the CAPS information page. 

See CAPS certified OTs on the OT Directory.

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)

If you regularly work with patients who have brain injuries, joining The Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists might be worthwhile. A nice added perk for all new (paid) applicants includes a one-year subscription to the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation—a $130 value!

• Time: 500 hours of direct contact experience with individuals who have brain injuries—and completion of training or self-study

• Cost: $225–325 application fee (depending on number of candidates)

• Renewal: $70 annually; application and 10 CEUs also required on an annual basis

Visit the CBIS certification info page. 

See CBIS OTs on the Directory.

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

This certification is most beneficial to practicing OTs who work in primary care or community health, as a CDCES specializes in pre-diabetes treatment and diabetes prevention and management. This certification can also be helpful for those interested in landing a non-clinical OT role as a diabetes educator in the acute care setting.

• Prerequisite: Two years of OT practice

• Time: A minimum of 1,000 hours providing diabetes care and education (DCE) within the five-year period immediately prior to your application date, with at least 20% (or 200) of those hours accrued in the most recent year preceding application.

• Cost: $350 application fee plus $200 exam fee; cost of continuing education varies

• Renewal: Every five years; 75 hours of continuing education and a renewal fee of $250

Visit the CDCES certification info page. 

Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (CEAS®)

If you’re considering a career in ergonomics, you might want to pursue the CEAS. It’s one of the more recognizable ergonomic certifications, and you can opt to stop at level i or work all the way through level iii. Many practitioners stop at level i, which certifies their ability to perform basic ergonomics analyses on multiple task jobs in office, industrial, and healthcare environments. As a CEAS, you’ll also learn to use the OSHA ergonomics assessment tools: W-1, D-2, and WAC.

• Time: Live two-day workshop or online (self-paced) formats; online format has a 90-day window for completion

• Cost: $599 for level i

Visit the CEAS certification info page.

See CEAS OTs on the Directory.

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Most of the OTs I know with this specialty had decided to pursue hand therapy early in their careers. Due to the large number of hours required to become a CHT, this is not a certification that you stumble into. You can practice hand therapy on a basic level with your OT degree, but a CHT certification will set you apart in the eyes of referring providers. Basic requirements include:

• Prerequisite: Three years of experience as an OT

• Time: 4,000 hours of direct practice experience in hand therapy

• Cost: $500 application fee for the certification exam

• Recertification: You can recertify by logging professional development hours or by retaking the certification exam

Visit the Hand Therapy Certification Commission’s info page for CHT.

See CHT OTs on the Directory.

Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator (CIEE)

This certification is a lesser-known alternative to CEAS. However, if you’re specifically interested in industrial, warehouse, and manufacturing ergonomics, you might want to opt for this cert instead. It is a great springboard to landing work in industrial rehabilitation and work hardening.

• Time: Three-day course (either in-person or online)

• Cost: $875 course fee; $350 application fee

• Renewal: $350 fee paid every four years

Visit the CIEE certification info page. 

See CIEE OTs on the Directory.

Certified Industrial Rehabilitation Specialist (CIRS) 

The CIRS is similar to the CIEE, but it focuses more on the rehabilitative side of things. This cert is a great pick if you’re looking to implement or enhance a full-fledged industrial rehab or return-to-work rehabilitation program!

• Time: Three-day course (either in-person or online)

• Cost: $975 course fee and $350 processing fee

• Renewal: $350 fee paid every four years

Visit the CIRS certification info page. 

Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP)

If you love that colorful tape, a CKTP certification is a great way to incorporate Kinesio Taping into your practice with full confidence. The certification process enables you to specialize in Neurological Concepts, Sports Orthopedic Concepts, Myofascial Massage Concepts, Lymphatic Concepts, Pediatric Concepts and Hand Therapy Concepts. This certification is also available to OTAs!

• Time: Two-part course totaling 20 contact hours

• Cost: $749 course fee; $99 exam fee

• Renewal: Annual membership in Kinesio Taping Association International is required ($54/year minimum)

Visit the CKTP info page. 

See CKTP therapists on the OT Directory.

Certified Lifestyle Medicine Diplomate

This comprehensive certification from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine provides a deep-dive into therapeutic lifestyle interventions for chronic conditions. Certified Lifestyle Medicine Diplomates are included in the ACLM comprehensive listing of certified providers.

• Prerequisite: Healthcare professionals with master’s-level or higher degree (bachelor’s-level eligibility was phased out in 2023, but bachelor’s-level trained practitioners in fields that now require a master’s degree—such as OT—are grandfathered into eligibility)

• Time: At least 30 hours of specific lifestyle medicine online education, at least 20 hours of in-person education from lifestyle medicine oriented conferences, and passage of a rigorous certification exam

• Cost: $2,600 estimated for all prerequisites, training, and exam

• Renewal: Every five years; recertification requirements include reading and completing quizzes for three expert-selected articles, as well as completion of 30 continuing medical education hours

Visit the American College of Lifestyle Medicine certification info page. 

Certified Living in Place Professional (CLIPP)

The course for this certification teaches skills for making homes accessible, comfortable, and safe for everyone—regardless of ability. CLIPP-certified professionals perform comprehensive home assessments, enabling them to identify and offer solutions for home accessibility and safety.

• Prerequisites: Requirements include five years of prior work experience and liability insurance

• Time: 16 hours of course time

• Cost: $400 (there may be scholarship funds or discounts available to members of trade associations; there is also a $50 early-bird registration discount)

• Renewal: $75 per year

Visit the CLIPP info page. 

See CLIPP OTs on the directory.

Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) 

In the SNF setting, I practiced basic lymphedema management under the close supervision of a CLT. However, the opportunity to serve more clients by expanding my expertise was obvious. There are many CEU courses focused on lymphedema management, but the requirements for becoming a full-fledged CLT are shown below.

• Time: 135 hours of instruction

• Cost: $3,300

• Recertification: There’s a pretty involved, two-part recertification process (details are explained on the info page linked below)

Visit the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy’s info page. 

See CLT OTs on the Directory.

Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT)

The CLVT uses functional vision evaluation instruments to assess vision impairment and address disability. CLVTs evaluate visual acuity, visual fields, contrast sensitivity function, color vision, stereopsis, visual perceptual and visual motor functioning, literacy skills in reading and writing, etc.

• Prerequisites: Verification from CLVT supervisor that the applicant demonstrates basic competency in all core domain areas

• Time: 350 hours of discipline-specific, supervised practice

• Cost: $755 for eligibility, exam, and certification fees

• Renewal: Multiple renewal options of varying interval periods available; see details and pricing here

Visit the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals’ CLVT info page. 

See CLVT OTs on the Directory.

Certified Perinatal Health Specialist Training (PHS)

After talking with Rebeca and Jenna Seagraves on the OT Potential podcast, I am so thrilled for this certification course they created. It guides professionals on developing a new program or expanding an existing service that improves maternal and infant health with rehabilitation in the hospital and at home.

Time: 30-hour CEU training
Cost: $2,997 (30% discount for Pelvic Health Network members)
Renewal: Every two years; 10 CE hours required; $200 recertification fee (30% discount for Pelvic Health Network members)

Visit the Certified Perinatal Health Specialist Training site.

Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT)

The CNT certification distinguishes therapists—including OTs, PTs, and SLPs—who possess specialized skills and expertise in providing neuroprotective, family-centered care to high-risk infants in the NICU. If you are an OT who is interested in working within this niche, becoming a CNT not only helps you deliver the best possible care to NICU babies and families, but also bolsters your credibility within the greater medical team and hospital leadership.

Time: Prerequisite education and experience hours as noted below; 2 hours for 90–100 question exam
Requirements: 3 years as a credentialed professional (e.g., OT, PT, or SLP); 3,500 hours of NICU experience; 40 hours of NICU-specific education within the previous 3-year period; 40 hours of mentored experience; passing score on Neonatal Therapy Certification Examination
Cost: $250 application fee; $445 examination fee
Renewal: Every 5 years; requires 2,000 NICU-related practice hours, 60 hours of relevant professional education hours, and payment of a $270 recertification fee

See the CNT certification requirements page.

See OT Directory members with a CNT certification.

Certified Neuro Specialist (CNS)

Created by OTs, PTs, and therapy assistants, the CNS Certification Course is an in-person, advanced-level continuing education course that introduces evidence-based interventions for the stroke and brain injury population. This course is intended to educate and equip healthcare practitioners with certifiable knowledge and skills for providing effective interventions based on current, high-level evidence.

• Time: 30 hours (see website for course dates and details)

• Cost: $875

• Exam: Participants must complete an in-person certification exam and receive a passing score of 80% in order to obtain CNS certification credentials

• Renewal: After the initial five-year certification period, renewal is required every five years to maintain certification; 16 hours of continuing education required for renewal (see details on page linked below)

See the CNS website.

See CNS OTs on the Directory.

Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP)

The CPRP credential is for professionals who work in adult psychiatric settings and wish to stay current on best practices for serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The test provides credentialing and demonstrates competency in best practices.

• Prerequisite: Work experience must be in a psychiatric rehabilitation/recovery-oriented environment, and must have involved serving adults and transition-age youth (ages 16+ years) with serious and persistent mental illness

• Time: 45 training hours relevant to the seven practice domains of psychiatric rehabilitation

• Cost: $395 application and exam fee for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) members; $515 for non-members

• Renewal: 45 contact hours and a renewal fee of $249 ($129 for PRA members) required every three years

Visit the CPRP info page. 

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS)

If you’ve always wanted to become a driver rehabilitation specialist—or you’re already working in driver rehab, but want a few extra letters to validate your skills—take the wheel and apply for certification through the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED).

• Time: 832 hours of experience providing direct driver rehabilitation services plus two 15-hour courses (for healthcare professionals with at least a four-year degree)

• Cost: $550 application and examination fee

• Renewal: Every three years; requires 30 approved contact hours and a renewal fee of $200 for ADED members or $400 for non-members

Visit the CDRS info page. 

See CDRS OTs on the Directory.

Certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist (HPCS)

Providing hippotherapy requires the right setup, but for occupational therapists who have experience with horses—and access to the necessary facilities—this is a great opportunity offered through the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA), Inc.

• Prerequisites: At least three years of full-time experience as an OT (or 6,000 hours total) AND ample experience and skill independently riding horses

• Time: At least 100 hours of one-on-one direct treatment in hippotherapy practice within the three-year period immediately prior to the certification application deadline; four-hour exam

• Cost: $475 exam fee for AHA, Inc. members ($575 for non-members)

• Renewal: Every five years; $260 renewal fee for members ($310 for non-members) multiple options for meeting renewal requirements explained here

Visit the Hippotherapy Certification Board’s info page. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Good sleep is foundational to good health, and OT practitioners can learn to support sleep health for patients across settings with the gold standard for sleep intervention: cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). There are a number of CBT-I training programs available to OTs, and Colorado State offers an occupational therapy-specific training program. Learn more about CBT-I in OT research by taking our course on Sleep, Mental Health, and OT.

• Time: 18 contact hours (equivalent to 1.8 CEUs)

• Cost: $425 for Colorado State’s self-paced online program; $199.99 for PESI’s online course

Visit the Colorado State CBT-I for Occupational Therapy program info page.

Or, check out the PESI CBT-I program info page.

Enabling Technology Integration Specialist (ETIS) Certification through SHIFT

Designed for professionals who assess, implement, and support enabling technology solutions within organizations or systems. The ETIS certification prepares you to identify the right technologies, guide implementation, train staff, and serve as a trusted resource and mentor for technology-enabled supports.

SHIFT supports professionals across the long-term services and supports field with education, professional certifications, and accreditation programs designed for those who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, aging populations, and individuals experiencing mental health or behavioral health challenges. SHIFT education is accredited by NADSP (National Association for Direct Support Professionals). Certification requires:

• Time: Approx. 40 hours, which includes virtual, self-paced learning, an experiential learning project, and exam

• Cost: $999

• Renewal: Every two years; requires that payment and a renewal exam be completed prior to certification expiration date. Price is $749.

Visit SHIFT’s website.

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Available to a wide variety of professionals across the healthcare spectrum, IBCLC certification is the highest internationally recognized credential for those specializing in clinical breastfeeding care and management. As important members of the maternal-child healthcare team, IBCLCs work in hospital, private practice, and community care settings to provide evidence-based, specialized support for lactation challenges.

There are three different pathways to becoming an IBCLC. You can read about all three on the page linked below, but Pathway 1 is typically the most efficient option for occupational therapists, since OTs are on the list of Recognized Health Professionals—which means they can skip straight to the lactation-specific education and clinical hours requirements.

Time: 90 hours of lactation-specific education and 5 years of communication-focused education within the 5-year period leading up to taking the certification exam; 1,000 hours of lactation-specific clinical practice hours within the 5-year period leading up to certification
Requirements: Meet prerequisites outlined above; apply for, take, and pass certification exam
Cost: $695 exam fee (in the US; fees vary for other countries)
Renewal: Every 5 years; recertification requires either passing the recertification exam OR obtaining 75 continuing education recognition points (CERPs) and completing the CE Self-Assessment (learn more about recertification here)

See the IBCLC info page.

See OT Directory members with an IBCLC certification.

Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT BIG)

Don’t be thrown off by the name. LSVT is for people with Parkinson’s disease. While the program began with a focus on voice treatment, it now includes a BIG certification that focuses on utilizing “bigness” of motions to improve overall movement quality. This certification can be completed completely online!

• Time: 14.5 hours (online asynchronous)

• Cost: $605

• Renewal: Every two years; online renewal course with $65 fee required

Visit LSVT Global’s certification info page. 

Find LSVT OTs on the Directory.

Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS)

The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers offers a voluntary certification that recognizes specialized, multidisciplinary knowledge in multiple sclerosis care. The Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS) designation is open to any currently licensed healthcare professional, but it is suggested that applicants have at least one year of experience working with individuals with MS. The 150-question certification exam formally acknowledges the expertise needed to support individuals and families living with MS, promoting high-quality, consistent care by setting a clear standard of knowledge, encouraging ongoing professional growth, and helping employers, the public, and healthcare teams identify qualified MS care professionals. Renewal applications are due every five years and require applicants to retake and pass the certification exam, obtain 75 MS learning activity hours during the five-year period leading up to renewal, OR log 1,000 MS practice hours and 50 MS learning activity hours during the five-year period leading up to renewal.

Time: 2 hours (estimated test time)
Cost: $345 initial certification fee; $250 renewal fee
Renewal: Every 5 years

See the MSCS page on the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers website.

Neonatal Touch & Massage Certification (NTMC)

Designed specifically for neonatal healthcare providers, the NTMC is a one-of-a-kind certification that combines current research with both online and hands-on training that can be applied directly in the NICU. The mission behind the certification program is threefold:

• Better support NICU infants by balancing the unavoidable medical and procedural touch they experience with intentional, positive, and nurturing touch;

• Equip parents and caregivers with the skills needed to safely and confidently connect with their baby through touch and massage; and

• Advance professional growth, giving healthcare professionals like OTs specialized experience and expertise in neuroprotective, family-integrated developmental care.

If you currently work in a NICU setting—or you are interested in pursuing that path—then this is a uniquely valuable certification to consider!

Time: 16 hours of online education and a 2-day live training
Requirements: 1,000 hours of experience working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or Special Care Nursery; completion of self-paced online educational webinars (with a short test after each); completion of 2-day hands-on training (offered both in-person and virtually) and final exam 
Cost: $875
Renewal: Every 2 years; requires completion of 6 online recertification webinars of varying lengths and payment of a $125 fee

See the NTMC certification page.

See OT Directory members with an NTMC certification.

Physical Agent Modalities (PAM) Certification

Many states do not consider PAM to be an entry-level skill, so it is important to verify whether PAM is part of your regular OT scope of practice—or whether your state requires an additional certification.

When I first started working, my COTA was certified in PAM and I was not. As the requirements vary from state to state, the ongoing training hours and costs will vary as well. Here is one example:

• Time: 20 hours of online education modules; two-day in-person course (16 hours); 10 hours of supervised modality application

• Cost: $650

Visit PAMPCA’s PAM information page. 

Skills2Care® Certification

I have heard great things about the Skills2Care Certification, which is designed by occupational therapists for OTs who work with people who have dementia. The certification course trains you on a home program that improves the well-being and skills of family caregivers, slows decline in daily functioning for individuals with dementia, and reduces challenging behaviors that can lead to nursing home placement.

• Time: 30 hours (self-paced and online)

• Cost: $2,200

• Renewal: Every 2 years

See the Skills2Care® Certification on the Dementia Collaborative website.

See Skills2Care OTs on the Directory.

Trauma-Informed Pelvic Health Certification (TIPHP)

In all OT practice areas, it is important to have a trauma-informed lens. But, this is especially true in pelvic health. This certification helps pelvic floor therapists bridge the gap between hands-on techniques and transformative healing. This course is hosted by Lindsey Vestal and Lara Desrosiers.

Time: 30 hours (includes 8 hours of live support calls)
Cost: $997
Open to all OTPs
No renewal required

See the Trauma-Informed Pelvic Health Certification.

Occupational Therapist Registered® (OTR®)

Occupational therapy professionals certified by NBCOT hold either the OTR® (Occupational Therapist Registered) or COTA® (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) credential. You must obtain this certification to begin practicing as a new OT or OTA in all 50 states, but after that, you are not required to renew your certification in order to continue practicing (unless you practice in one of the few states that mandate renewal). Initial certification requires passage of a 180-question exam, and renewal requires completion of 36 professional development units (PDUs) and submission of a renewal application.

Time: Varies for initial certification; 36 hours for renewal (one hour per PDU)
Cost: $540 for initial certification; $65 for renewal
Renewal: 4 years for first renewal; every 3 years after that

See the NBCOT certification page.

See our post on whether NBCOT renewal is worthwhile.

See OTRs on the Directory.

AOTA-sponsored certifications 

AOTA Board Certifications are offered in the areas of:

• Gerontology (BCG)

• Pediatrics (BCP)

• Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR)

Board certification in these practice areas is awarded through the AOTA.

Requirements include:

• Three years of experience as an OT

• 3,000 hours working in any capacity in the certification area within the past five years

• 500 hours of delivering OT services as a OT in the certification area within the past five years

• Application and exam

• Renewal after five years

For more information about AOTA’s advanced certifications, visit their info page. 

From what I can tell, these certifications also used to be available, but new applications have been phased out. OTs may still carry these credentials:

• Mental Health (BCMH)

• Driving and Community Mobility (SCDCM)

• Environmental Modification (SCEM)

• Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing (SCFES)

• Low Vision (SCLV)

• School Systems (SCSS)

Obtaining your post-professional OTD or related degree

If none of the certifications above align with the growth you are looking for, then another route to consider is obtaining a separate degree. Pursuing another degree is a big decision, so we dedicated an entire post to helping you explore your options: Which OT Degree? (OT, OTD, PPOTD & More!)

Conclusion

There is so much to learn about different conditions and treatment techniques in order to enhance our delivery of occupational therapy. I hope this article has not only inspired you, but also given you a concrete foundation for exploring certifications/specializations to help you advance your career.

I know for many of us, the decision of whether to pursue one of these certifications comes down to time and money. We definitely recommend doing ample research. A great way to hear from OTs in different practice areas is the check out our OT Potential Podcast episodes! Best of luck in your decision-making!