Presenter Bio:
Mel Henderson, NBCOT Ambassador Emeritus, has been a dedicated professional in the field of
occupational therapy for over 30 years. With proven leadership across clinical practice, academia, and volunteer service, Mel brings a wealth of experience and insight to the profession. Previously serving as the NBCOT Ambassador for Idaho, Mel has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing occupational therapy and supporting professional engagement at both the state and national levels.
NBCOT®National Certification Exam: Information You Need to Know
Friday October 9, 2026 11:15 am -12:15 pm
Assigned Continuing Education: 1 contact hours
Mel Henderson, MS, OTR/L, MBA
Financial Disclosure: Mel is an employee of the College of
Western Idaho. Mel is the NBCOT Ambassador for the state of
Idaho; NBCOT is a vendor.
Non-Financial Disclosure: N/A
Course Length: 1.0 contact hours
PRIMARY Presentation Category: Education
SECONDARY Presentation Category: add more here
Intended Audience: Introductory
Short Abstract:
During this session, an NBCOT Ambassador will share valuable
information about preparing and applying for the national OTR and
COTA certification exams. Specific topics include exclusive
details about the exams, study tool resources, test day information, data regarding exam questions, and advice from
other students and recent certificants. This presentation will allow
you to be better informed about the various aspects of the national
certification exam experience.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the national certification examination application
process
2. Learn about exam preparation strategies and the NBCOT
Aspire® Study Tools and StudyPack™
3. Increase awareness of NBCOT and the importance of continuing
competency.
Educational Value:
Connect with NBCOT and hear about the best approaches to
achieve your goal for Occupational Therapy Certification