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The Certification Exam
The OT certification exam is administered by CAOT (Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists)
It is formally called the NOTCE (National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination)
Passing the NOTCE is required if you want to practice with a non-provisional (i.e., general) license in Ontario
More Info: NOTCE general information and resources for the exam
When is the exam, and when do I register?
The NOTCE is offered twice a year in July and November
For Canadian graduates, exam and registration dates are generally as follows:
Exam Date
Registration Opens
Registration Closes
First Saturday in July (after July 1)
Mid-March
Mid-May
Third Saturday in November
Mid-July
End of
September
More Info:
Exam locations and exact registration start dates and deadlines
How much does the exam cost?
The NOTCE costs $555.00 (plus the provincial taxes applicable to your exam site)
More Info:
Exam Fees
How do I prepare for the certification exam?
Believe it or not, you are prepared!
To understand the exam’s format, blueprint, and procedures, CAOT recommends you read the following documents:
National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination (NOTCE) Resources
Profile of Occupational Therapy Practice in Canada (2012)
For those looking for more, CAOT sells
exam preparation materials
(the TOTEM, TOTE, and OTEM)
More Info:
FAQ’s about the NOTCE
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