Resources and sources

Official pages this guide relies on. Figures quoted on other pages were checked November 9, 2026.

Certification, exams, and licenses

• NBCOT
• NBCOT certification renewal
• NBCOT continuing education
• NBCOT state regulatory body contact list (PDF)
• FSBPT
• FSBPT licensing authorities contact information

Accreditation

• ACOTE — OT and OTA program accreditation
• CAPTE — PT and PTA program accreditation

Compacts

• PT Compact
• OT Compact
• OT Compact: Before You Apply
• OT Compact map

Professional associations

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Associations and boards set their own rules. If a link has moved, start from that organization’s home page.