National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists
The National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, Inc. (NBCOT) is
a not-for-profit credentialing agency that has provided certification for the Orthopaedic Technology profession for over twenty -five years
NBCOT serves the general public by developing, administering, and continually reviewing a certification process that reflects current standards of competent practice in Orthopaedic Technology.
The NBCOT was formed by the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists (NAOT) in 1982 to credential those persons with proven measurable knowledge and experience as Orthopaedic Technologists.
Credentialing is done initially by a 165 question Certification Examination and subsequently by accumulating Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or by retaking the examination.
The National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT) does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OTC® is a Registered Trademark of the NBCOT and cannot be used without express permission by the NBCOT,Inc.
The OT-SC™ designation is a Trademark of the NBCOT and cannot be used without express permission by the NBCOT, Inc.
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National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists
4736 Onondaga Blvd. #166
Syracuse, NY 13219
Phone: 1-866-466-2268
Fax: 315-476-8840
Email: GONBCOT@aol.com
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Member of the National Organization for Competency Assurance
The OTC® Examination is Accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies
Effective January 1, 2009, being certified in an Orthopaedic Related field will no longer be an acceptable eligibility route. Other Changes are shown in bold type.
Please review the new eligibility routes that will go into effect starting January 1, 2009
□ A. Two-years of full time on the job training in Orthopaedics specific to Orthopaedic Technology, under the direct supervision of an Orthopaedic Physician.
□ B. Completion of an Orthopaedic Technologist School/Program, plus 1 year full-time employment specific to Orthopaedic Technology. Certified copies of your Official transcripts must be sent and received directly from your school before your application will be processed.
□ C. Completion of a currently NAOT Recognized Orthopaedic Technologist School/Program, or US Military Program.
NAOT Recognized School/Program Applicants must submit a copy of your Certificate of Graduation. Externships must be completed before application will be accepted.
NOTE: Any candidate applying under Eligibility Route C must have graduated from the NAOT Recognized Orthopaedic Technologist Program/School within one (1) year of applying to take the OTC® Examination.
US Military applicants must submit a US Military issued copy of course completion or a CERTIFIED COPY of your DD214 listing your Orthopaedic Training. Photocopies of the DD214 form ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
□ D. Certified/Licensed as an Athletic Trainer with a minimum of six months full time employment specific to Orthopaedic Technology under the direct supervision of an Orthopaedic Physician.
Changes to the Eligibility Routes for the OTC® Examination Starting January 1, 2009
