As you may (or may not) know, occupational therapists can specialize in many various niches of the healthcare field. There are board certifications that can be pursued, certifications that can be acquired, and many areas that one can specialize in.
But is it worth it?
Through this series I intend to dive into each of these specialties and certifications, review costs, analyze the amount of time is necessary to acquire the certification, and interview occupational therapists who work in these areas to see how acquiring these certifications has impacted their practice.
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In the meantime, here is a comprehensive list of the certifications that OTs can acquire:
Board Certifications
OT Certifications/Specialties
- Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise Certification
- Basic DIRFloortime Certification
- Neuro-Developmental Treatment Certification
- Seating and Mobility Specialist
- Certified Autism Specialist
- Certified Aging in Place Specialist
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)
- Assistive Technology Professional
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Certified Hand Therapist
- Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator
- Certified Industrial Rehabilitation Specialist
- Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
- Certified Living in Place Professional
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist
- Certified Low Vision Therapist
- Certified Neuro Specialist
- Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner
- Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist
- Driving and Community Mobility (SCDCM)
- Environmental Modification (SCEM)
- Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing (SCFES)
- School Systems (SCSS)
- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
- Certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist
- Lee Silverman Voice Treatment – BIG
- Physical Agent Modalities Certification
- SAEBO Certified Therapist
- Ayres Sensory Integration Certification (ASI)
- Breastfeeding Specialist/Professional
- Certified Neonatal Therapist (NTNCB)
- AOTA Badges
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