Are you now ready to become a licensed OT in the country? Then you’re in luck!
In this article, we will provide a detailed rundown about everything you need to know when it comes to the Occupational Therapist Licensure Board Exam in the Philippines; from all the requirements you will need to present, down to what to study.
So if you’re ready to get a head start, then scroll down to find out more.
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What is an Occupational Therapist (OT)?
Occupational Therapists (OTs) are medical practitioners who specialize in occupational therapy and occupational science. They use clinical research and a therapeutic approach to improve a person’s ability to perform everyday activities and responsibilities.
Occupational therapists have extensive expertise in the physical, psychological, and social facets of human functioning as a result of an experience that includes biological and physiological principles as well as psychological experiences. They inspire people throughout the lifespan by enhancing their abilities to partake in things that are important to them.
What are the OT Licensure Exams?
The PRC, otherwise known as the Professional Regulation Commission, is the government committee in the Philippines in charge of all licensing examinations, besides the Philippine bar exam, administers the Occupational Therapist Licensure Board Exam.
Applicants who want to take an Occupational Therapist Licensure Examination must have a BS in Occupational Therapy from a well-renowned school, college, or university.
These standards are mandatory for the qualifications of applicants, and soon-to-be passers, who have completed a license examination to uphold the quality of the workforce.
Requirements for the Occupational Therapy Board Examinations
All of the following requirements must be fulfilled before applying to take the Occupational Therapist Licensure Board Exam:
- A copy of the applicant’s Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA);
- A copy of the Marriage Contract from the NSO or the PSA (applicable to married female applicants only);
- Passport-sized image of the applicant with a white background and collared attire;
- Documentary stamps;
- Transcript of Records accompanied by a scanned image and the remarks “For Board Review Purposes”;
- A valid NBI Clearance;
- Certification of ten (10) months of internship signed by the Dean and Registrar with school seal;
- An examination payment of Php 900.00;
- Certification of ten (10) months of internship signed by the Dean and Registrar with school seal;
- A refresher course in the event that the applicant has failed the licensure examination three times
Occupational Therapist Licensure Examination Registration Procedure
The PRC LERIS system conveniently offers the data structure for all license examinations. Before submitting the paperwork specifications to a regional or PRC Satellite Office of your choosing, the PRC urges all applicants to check their appointments on the PRC LERIS Website.
If you are unable to begin, our step-by-step process will assist you in arranging an appointment date – or, if you already have a detailed knowledge of the protocol, continue straight to the PRC LERIS website for registration.
Occupational Therapist Board Exam Coverage
The Occupational Therapist Licensure Examination will cover the following subject topics that you must prepare for months, and even years, in advance. We will list the subject topics covered below:
- Occupational Therapy Application 1
- Occupational Therapy Theories and Frames of Reference
- Growth and Human Development
- Occupational Performance and Behavior Across the Lifespan
- Occupational-based Practice
- Occupational Therapy Application 2
- Adult Physical Dysfunction
- Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
- Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
- Psychosocial Dysfunction
- Community-based Practice
- Occupational Therapy Application 3
- Professional Reasoning and Behavior
- Professional Competence and Ethics
- Organization, Administration, and Management
- Research Process
Occupational Therapist Licensure Exam Schedule in 2021
According to the Professional Regulation Commission, the Occupational Therapist Licensing Board Examinations are usually held at least once a year (PRC).
The complete time schedule for all license exams can be found right here. This means that applications for licensing exams for occupational therapists are open and are listed in the calendar in the order in which they are due.
If you have any doubts or questions about the licensing examination, particularly in light of the pandemic, you can continue to visit the Commission’s official website for the most up-to-date news and guidance.