OTA credentials and licensing

after graduation checklist

Published September 13, 2026

πŸ“‹ NBCOT Certification

  • πŸŽ“ Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program
  • πŸ“– Read the NBCOT Certification Exam Handbook
  • πŸ’» Create an NBCOT account
  • πŸ“ Complete your application
  • πŸ’³ Pay the $595 exam fee
  • πŸ“„ Send your college transcript to NBCOT
  • ⏳ Wait for exam approval
  • πŸ“… Schedule your NBCOT exam
  • 🧠 Take & pass the exam πŸŽ‰
  • πŸ† Verify your certification through your NBCOT account

πŸͺͺ Michigan Licensure

  • πŸ›οΈ Apply to LARA after passing NBCOT
  • πŸ” Complete your background check
  • ✍️ Answer the good moral character questions
  • 🀝 Complete the human trafficking course
  • 🧠 Complete 2 hours of implicit bias training
  • πŸͺͺ Provide your Social Security number
  • πŸ“‘ Provide verification of previous licenses, if applicable
  • πŸ—£οΈ Meet the English proficiency requirement
  • πŸŽ‰ Receive your Michigan OTA license

πŸ”„ Keep Your License Active

  • πŸ“† Renew your license every 2 years
  • πŸ“¬ Watch for your renewal notice about 90 days before expiration
  • πŸ“§ Check your mail & email
  • 🏠 Update your address through MiPLUS if it changes
  • ⏰ Renew on time so you can continue working legally

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