Archives for “Accreditation”
The Health Professions Council (HPC) has recently launched its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) presentation DVD online, as stated in a press release dated 08 June 2009 on the HPC website. This online presentation from the HPC features include: • audio-visual presentation which explains the CPD audit process in detail; • easy to navigate individual section [...]
Here is the latest news from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT). Beginning June 15, 2009, NBCOT® will only accept credit card payments (MasterCard and Visa) for examination applications and related services such as score transfer and confirmation of examination eligibility notices. Candidates applying for the examination (OTR® or COTA®) must [...]
For physical therapists who would like to become a Board Certified Clinical Specialist, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has announced that applications for the 2010 exam cycle are now available. The application deadline for specialist certification in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary and Clinical Electrophysiology is July 1, 2009. The application deadline for all other specialist certifications [...]
Here is an important announcement from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Beginning in 2010, NBCOT will implement a new option as part of its certification renewal requirement—a Practice Area of Emphasis—that recognizes certificants who have focused their professional development activities in one of eight practice areas: Administration and/or Management Pediatrics Work [...]
There have been a lot of discussions regarding denials of H-1B petitions by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Such denials are based on the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2008-09 Edition which states that: Occupational Therapist Individuals pursing a career as an occupational therapist usually need to earn a master’s degree in occupational therapy [...]
The Health Professions Council (HPC) has recently announced that registrants may now change their contact details online, and not need to wait to speak to a registration adviser to get this done. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However for security reasons, registrants must be able to provide the [...]
Here is an important notice from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®) dated March 6, 2009. Based on the strong renewal response to date, NBCOT® will verify as “active in good standing” the certification status of persons who have submitted a 2009 application for renewal but whose new certificate documents are [...]
The exam was held earlier this week in Manila and Cebu, and out of 641 who took the exam, 335 were successful in passing it, as announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Members of the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy who gave the licensure examinations are Dr. Reynaldo R. Rey-Matias, Chairman; Raul G. [...]
Here’s something important to consider apart from Discount Blinds. There are several improvements made on the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) website, which probably explains for the fee increases in the services that they provide. System enhancements include the following: An Online Processing System for the NPTE A New Web Page for Candidates [...]
Here is a (not so) new announcement from the Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Boards (Australia and New Zealand), Inc. about the implementation of expiry dates for Stage I Desktop Audits. Stage I Expiry Dates (posted 10 November 2008) As of 1 July 2009 overseas trained occupational therapists, who do not have an expiry date [...]
Before you go cleaning with your Sebo vacuum cleaners, make sure to read this important press releases from the NBCOT. The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®) wishes to infom all concerned OTs about the following: Certification Examination and Renewal Alert GAITHERSBURG, Maryland – November 3, 2008 To enable NBCOT’s testing and [...]
Before you indulge in your appetizers, make sure to take note of this announcement first from the FSBPT. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) has recently announced that they will no longer be accepting bank checks as forms of payment when registering for an exam or purchasing related services from the Federation. [...]
Before you go and wash your hands on those bar sinks, check out this new announcement from the NBCOT. There is new information for candidates who wish to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination in 2009. OTR Examination: Beginning January 2009, the OTR certification examination will consist of three (3) [...]
The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), Inc. will be holding it’s 14th Annual State Regulatory Conference with “The State of Continuing Competency” as its theme. This year’s conference features speakers covering a variety of topics, including: • Effective Rule Writing • Renewal Requirements for Professional Licensure and Certification • The Central Principle [...]
TOP 10 PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINEES 1. Bernadette Monteiro Cid, University of the Philippines-Manila — 85.40% Kriszel Urquiza Gatdula, University of Santo Tomas — 85.40% 2. Maria Socorro Cruz Britanico, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila — 85.00% 3. Cristine Anota Kuzhuppilly, University of the Philippines-Manila — 84.80% 4. Jocelyn Sheila Tomalon Gajudo, University of Santo Tomas [...]
Here are the most awaited results of the recent licensure examinations for both physical and occupational therapy held earlier this month. The tests were conducted by the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the cities of Manila, Baguio and Cebu. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 439 out of 909 passed the Physical [...]
Here is an important development in the accreditation of health professions in Australia as agreed by the Council of the Australian Governments as reported by the Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Boards (COTRB), Inc. I reckon this is similar to the Health Professions Council (HPC) in the UK. National Registration & National Accreditation On 26th [...]
The University of Southern California Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy together with Western Psychological Services presents this training program in sensory integration consisting of four 5-day courses. Presented by eminent occupational therapists who are experts in Sensory Integration Theory and Practice, this four-course series offers the most thorough and practical sensory integration training [...]
The following information is directed to Physiotherapists from overseas wanting to gain employment in Australia. It was lifted from the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Step 1 – Get your Skills Recognised This is undertaken by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Step 2 – Register with a Physiotherapist Board Physiotherapy Registration Boards are statutory authorities responsible for [...]
If you are an overseas-trained Occupational Therapist and a graduate from a non-WFOT accredited school, then you just might want to try your luck at working in Ireland. The application form for validation of qualifications for overseas-trained Occupational Therapists states that: All applicants will be considered for validation regardless of whether their degree / diploma [...]
TIP: For some people, losing weight can be such a challenge. That is why they turn to shortcut weight loss programs. But the real key to a successful program is hard work and determination, the degree of which are dependent on the person involved. As they say, no pain, no gain! Anyway, here is another [...]
TIP FOR THE DAY: Get rid of unwanted pimples by employing effective acne treatments like getting enough sleep and avoiding stressors in one’s daily life. Here is a new resource to enhance your OTR and COTA certification from NBCOT® — the Credentials Essentials Toolkit. NBCOT® wants to help you make the most of your current [...]
In order to work as a physiotherapist in New Zealand it is a legal requirement that you must first be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and hold an Annual Practising Certificate (APC). The application fee is NZ $600.00 (non-refundable) This is a legal process – aimed at protecting the public of New [...]
For those applying for qualifications assessment at the Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Boards (Aust & NZ) Inc., please take note of the new requirement for English Language Proficiency as of 18 February 2008. At its meeting on 18 February 2008 the Overseas Qualifications Assessment Committee of COTRB resolved to accept the Occupational English Test [...]
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