How to Practice Occupational Therapy in the United States as a Foreigner (Internationally-Educated)

[@Davidmccombs]

I’ve always wanted to know this. Thanks for sharing.

[@ericwhitfield8475]

Is there a grandfather clause I have an Australian 4 year degree in OT but I graduated in 1996.

[@DrEduardoBeltran]

Can a Foreign Medical Doctor with a Masters in Ocupational Therapy (Foreign MD transitioning into OT) become NBCOT certified? Thank you in advance.

[@OTDUDE]

I believe so. I don't know the exact steps for your situation though. Try contacting them to ask. Good luck!

[@GeetanjaliJoshi56]

I understood until OTED etc but whats the licensure process for different state? Is NBCOT not enough since it's national board? If you could just help me out here?

[@rehaboneforseniorcare9654]

Once you clear the NBCOT certification exam, you can apply for a state license ( every state in the USA requires you to clear the NBCOT certification exam, that a must requirement) .

[@asrarafique8402]

i have done my 16 years of education in Msc. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY. I have completed my Advance diploma in clinical psychology which is about 1.5 year. i have done occupational therapy courses from udemy. is it necessary to do bachelors degree in ot. if i done masters in ot can i practice? please give me answer

[@asrarafique8402]

is there a bridge program related to occupational therapy?

[@mirrorofpsychology]

@@asrarafique8402 I doubt if an Occupational therapy course from Udemy is valid for licensure