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NBCOT COTA

NBCOT COTA Complete Study Bundle

The NBCOT COTA Platform question bank, the NBCOT Explained video course and the Occupational Therapy Essentials Book, together. The book is 50% off with 3 months, 75% off with 6 months and free with 12 months.

  • 1,800+ practice questions and two full-length mock exams
  • 100+ animated video lessons
  • Occupational Therapy Essentials Book (550+ pages)
  • Book 50% off with 3 months, 75% off with 6 months, free with 12 months
  • First-time pass guarantee

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Occupational Therapy Essentials Book

Your printed reference for school, clinicals or fieldwork, and board prep.

NBCOT OTR question bank and mock-exam platform displayed on desktop, tablet and phone.

Question bank and mock exams

Scenario-based questions harder than the real exam, with analytics that show where to focus.

NBCOT Explained video course overview with animated lessons, quizzes and a built-in notepad.

NBCOT Explained video course

Animated lessons with a quiz before and after each one.

What's inside the Essentials book

Book table of contents

Subjects

Examination

19 topics
  1. Referral and Screening
  2. Occupational Profile
  3. Screening Questions
  4. Referred Pain Patterns
  5. Initial Observation
  6. Posture
  7. Edema
  8. Skin Integrity
  9. Neurological and Sensory Screen
  10. Range of Motion
  11. MMT
  12. Special Tests
  13. Outcome Measures
  14. Creating a Problem List
  15. Goals and Intervention Planning
  16. Intervention
  17. Reevaluation and Intervention Review
  18. Discharge, Transition, and Outcomes
  19. Documentation

Musculoskeletal

31 topics
  1. Foundations
  2. Shoulder Anatomy
  3. Scapular Winging
  4. Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Tears
  5. Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
  6. Shoulder Labrum Tears
  7. Shoulder Arthroplasty
  8. Elbow Anatomy
  9. Elbow Pathologies
  10. Wrist and Hand Anatomy
  11. Wrist and Hand Pathologies
  12. Fractures
  13. Salter-Harris Fracture Classification
  14. Hip and Pelvis Anatomy
  15. Hip Fractures
  16. Total Hip Arthroplasty
  17. Knee
  18. Ankle and Foot
  19. Spine
  20. Low Back Pain
  21. Herniated Disc
  22. Types of Spondys
  23. Scoliosis
  24. Cauda Equina vs. Conus Medullaris
  25. Brachial Plexus
  26. Peripheral Nerve Injuries
  27. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  28. Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis
  29. Osteoporosis
  30. Amputations and Prosthetics
  31. Orthotics and Splinting

Neuromuscular

28 topics
  1. Neurological Foundations
  2. Anatomy of the Brain
  3. Cranial Nerves
  4. Circle of Willis
  5. UMN vs LMN Syndrome
  6. Basal Ganglia vs. Cerebellum
  7. Babinski Reflex
  8. Traumatic Brain Injury
  9. Stroke
  10. Lateral Medullary Syndrome
  11. Spinal Cord Injuries
  12. Spinal Cord Injury Interventions
  13. Parkinson Disease
  14. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  15. Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  16. Peripheral Polyneuropathy
  17. Myasthenia Gravis
  18. Post-Polio Syndrome
  19. Seizure Disorders
  20. Cognitive and Perceptual Foundations
  21. Vision, Visual Fields, and Oculomotor Dysfunction
  22. Unilateral Neglect
  23. Cognitive-Perceptual Deficits
  24. Visual-Perceptual Deficits
  25. Low Vision
  26. Neurorehabilitation Approaches
  27. Motor Adjuncts and CIMT
  28. Spasticity and Tone Management

Pediatrics

17 topics
  1. Principles of Development
  2. Developmental Milestones
  3. Primitive Reflexes and Postural Reactions
  4. Early Intervention & School-Based Practice
  5. Cerebral Palsy
  6. Spina Bifida
  7. Erb vs. Klumpke Palsy
  8. Muscular Dystrophy
  9. Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  10. Down Syndrome
  11. Intellectual Disability
  12. Autism Spectrum Disorder
  13. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  14. Prematurity
  15. Sensory Integration/Processing
  16. Pediatric Feeding and Eating
  17. Handwriting

Cardiopulmonary

26 topics
  1. Anatomy of the Heart
  2. Important Structures and Blood Flow
  3. Evaluation
  4. Monitoring BP
  5. Cardiac Equations
  6. Heart Sounds
  7. Monitoring Exertion
  8. RPE Scale
  9. Lab Values
  10. Sternal Precautions
  11. Cardiopulmonary Medications
  12. EKG
  13. Abnormal EKG
  14. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  15. Angina
  16. Myocardial Infarction
  17. Congestive Heart Failure
  18. Peripheral Vascular Disease
  19. Cardiac Surgeries, Procedures, and Devices
  20. Cardiac Rehabilitation
  21. Pulmonary Structures
  22. Restrictive Versus Obstructive Lung Disease
  23. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  24. Restrictive Conditions
  25. Asthma vs Cystic Fibrosis
  26. Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Integumentary

7 topics
  1. Skin Structure and Function
  2. Assessment
  3. Pressure Injuries
  4. Vascular and Neuropathic Ulcers
  5. Burns
  6. Wounds
  7. Scleroderma and Systemic Sclerosis

Other Systems

8 topics
  1. Gastrointestinal System
  2. Renal and Genitourinary System
  3. Endocrine System
  4. Obesity and Bariatric Care
  5. Oncology
  6. Lymphatic System
  7. Immune and Infectious Conditions
  8. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Mental Health

22 topics
  1. Key Definitions
  2. Mental Status Examination
  3. Schizophrenia Spectrum
  4. Bipolar Disorders
  5. Major Depressive Disorder
  6. Anxiety Disorders
  7. Trauma & Related Disorders
  8. Substance Use Disorders
  9. Personality Disorders
  10. OCD and Related Disorders
  11. Feeding and Eating Disorders
  12. Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
  13. Neurocognitive Disorders
  14. OT Role in Psychopharmacology
  15. Psychosocial Models
  16. Cognitive Disability Frame of Reference
  17. Sensory Approaches in Mental Health
  18. Group Dynamics in Mental Health
  19. Psychosocial Assessment
  20. Managing Challenging Behaviors
  21. Abuse
  22. Life-Threatening Illness

ADLs and IADLs

14 topics
  1. Occupational Therapy Practice Framework
  2. ADL and IADL Foundations
  3. ADL and IADL Evaluation
  4. Self-Care ADL Adaptation
  5. Adult Eating & Feeding
  6. Functional Mobility and Transfers
  7. Wheelchairs
  8. Mobility Aids and Ambulation Devices
  9. Assistive Technology
  10. Home and Environmental Modification
  11. Driving and Community Mobility
  12. Ergonomics
  13. Return To Work
  14. Health & Sleep Management

Modalities

11 topics
  1. Physical Agent Modalities (PAMs) in Practice
  2. Heat Transfer and Tissue Effects
  3. Superficial Heat
  4. Cryotherapy
  5. Ultrasound
  6. Electrical Stimulation Basics
  7. TENS
  8. NMES and FES
  9. Biofeedback
  10. Vasopneumatic Compression
  11. Modality Selection/Documentation

Safety

8 topics
  1. Standard Precautions
  2. Body Mechanics
  3. Falls
  4. Restraints and Restraint Reduction
  5. Medical Emergencies
  6. First Aid and Emergency Response
  7. Emergency
  8. Abuse, Neglect, and Mandated Reporting

Professional Responsibility

9 topics
  1. Professional Ethics
  2. Roles and Supervision
  3. Documentation
  4. Service Delivery Models
  5. Reimbursement and the Health-Care System
  6. Legislation
  7. Management and Program Development
  8. Evidence-Based Practice and Research
  9. Professional Development

Frequently asked questions

Is this for the NBCOT COTA?

Yes. The question bank and video course on this page are set up for the NBCOT COTA.

How does the Complete Study Bundle work?

It includes the question bank and the video course for the same length of time, plus the Occupational Therapy Essentials Book. The book is 50% off with 3 months, 75% off with 6 months and free with 12 months.

I already have the book. What should I buy?

Buy the question bank and the video course on their own. Together they cost the same as the bundle without the book, so you never pay twice.

When does my access start?

When you activate it, not when you buy. You have up to 365 days after purchase to activate.

Is there a pass guarantee?

Yes. Complete the program and sit the NBCOT. If you don't pass, we extend your access at no cost. Your official score report is required.

Is the book available digitally?

No. The Essentials books are printed and spiral bound, with free US shipping.