| I am pursuing an occupational therapist and/or assistant degree?

I am pursuing an occupational therapist and/or assistant degree?

Tayylor asked:


I will be done with the pre-occupational therapy degree this coming december. I currently live in GA but plan on moving to FL after i finish school. If i receive my certification in GA how do i get it in Fl to be able to work there? Will i have to go through college again in fl for it to be legal? I am so confused! Anyone with any information on becoming an occupational therapist and how to get certified please tell me.

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2 Responses to “I am pursuing an occupational therapist and/or assistant degree?”

  1. Celia on June 8th, 2011 6:39 am

    If you posess a degree - or any alternative qualification - then you’ll already be ahead of the crowd when it comes to hunting for vocations. My pal has a degree and he wasn’t sure what direction to go with it, but he discovered some excellent tips and tricks on the website in the resource box below which helped him to settle that he wanted to be a lab assistant. There is plenty of help on the website regarding alternative vocations.

  2. pumpkin on June 11th, 2011 4:55 am

    Generally, to obtain licensure in another state, you must meet the requirements of the specific state in which they are interested in working and then obtain another license from that state. There are a number of ways to go about this.

    • Check with the specific state board. Your current state board of occupational therapy can usually give you the contact information for other state boards.

    • Obtain information from your potential employer. With the current shortage, many employers are happy to provide new employees with assistance on how to get licensed.

    Choose an accredited program. In the United States, you must receive a master’s of science degree in OT before you are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and become a registered OT (OTR).

    Minor in a related area like kinesiology or biology to make yourself more marketable to employers upon graduation.Contact the American Occupational Therapists Association (AOTA) for a list of accredited OT programs.

    • Do research on the Internet. Search for information on specific state licensing requirements, license periods, fees, continuing-education requirements, etc.

    You don’t need to take college all over again in order to obtain a license in your new state.