NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- The national professional association for occupational therapists, OTAs, and students. AOTA provides evidence-based guidelines, advocacy updates, continuing education, and extensive school-based practice resources.
- Website: http://www.aota.org/
World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
- The international professional organization representing OT worldwide, promoting best practices, education standards, and global collaboration.
- Website: http://www.wfot.org/
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- The national certifying body for occupational therapists and OTAs in the U.S., responsible for the OTR and COTA credentials. Provides certification exams, verification, and continuing competency resources.
- Website: http://www.nbcot.org/
NEW JERSEY STATE RESOURCES
New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association (NJOTA)
- The state professional association for occupational therapists and OTAs. NJOTA advocates for the profession, hosts continuing education events, and provides networking opportunities.
- Website: http://www.njota.org/
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs – Occupational Therapy Advisory Council
- The state licensing authority for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in NJ.
- Website: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ot
- Phone: (973) 504-6570
- Services: Licensure applications & renewals, laws & regulations, CEU requirements.
- OT License https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pages/licensingboards.aspx
New Jersey Department of Education – School Certification
- School-based OTs must hold the NJDOE’s Educational Services Certificate, endorsed as School Occupational Therapist, in addition to their OT license.
- Certification Office: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/
- Application portal (NJEdCert): https://njedcert.force.com/
- Phone: (609) 292-2070
- Tip: You need your NJ OT license and transcripts before applying.
N.J. Administrative Code § 6A:9B-12.11 – School Occupational Therapist
- The specific state regulation defining certification requirements and the scope of school-based OT practice in New Jersey schools.
- Full text: https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-jersey/N-J-A-C-6A-9B-12-11
New Jersey Administrative Code: Special Education
New Jersey Department of Education- guidelines governing related services