Aota Gerontology Certification

Board certification is available to occupational therapists who have been practicing for at least 5 years in a broad area of practice and have 5000 hours in the certification area 500 of which are direct service to clients.

Aota gerontology certification. 2838 members 301 652 aota ext. Jennifer ruoff ms otrl. Board certification is available in gerontology mental health pediatrics physical rehabilitation. Some may take you by surprise and some you might already be qualified for.

Therapists seeking to expand their knowledge qualifications improve their practice or obtain continuing education credits can rest assured that many of eris courses can be applied toward certification in a range of disciplines and fields. This certificate program has been endorsed by the american holistic nurses association. Gerontology bcg specialties 1 9 are all provided by the aota via an application process. American occupational therapy association.

20 occupational therapy specialties to advance your career 1. Board certified practitioners occupational therapists that hold aotas board certification in gerontology bcg are formally recognized for engaging in a voluntary process of ongoing professional development and for translating that development into improved outcomes for geriatric populations. Earn 3 aota ceus 375 nbcot pdus30 contact hours. The following is a list of 20 common occupational therapy specialties and certifications that practitioners can obtain.

It is an excellent tool for advanced level practitioners to support the self appraisal portfolio and professional development plan necessary to qualify for the advanced practice aota board certification in gerontology bcg. Certificate purpose the goal of this course is to provide an introduction to gerontology and aging alzheimers disease death and dying elder abuse healthy aging mental health sleep disorders and pain management. Order 3024 aota members. The new certification program will begin with major areas currently part of the board certification program to be followed by a new specialty certification process.

Shortened pathway application for occupational therapists who have completed an aota approved fellowship program. Aota board certification alignment. Have a question about certification.