*This event has been cancelled.*

Timed Agenda
    •    5:30 – 6:20 Presentation
    •    6:20-6:30 Q & A


Event Description
The mission of NBCOT is to serve the public interest by advancing client care and professional practice through evidence-based certification standards and the validation of knowledge essential for effective practice in occupational therapy. In order to serve the public, certificants and exam applicants must abide by the NBCOT Code of Conduct and Practice Standards. This presentation provides an overview of the NBCOT Disciplinary Action Program including Procedures for Enforcement and sanctions that may take place.


Speaker Credentials and Biographies
Shaun Conway, OTR,  is a certified occupational therapist who currently serves as Senior Director, External and Regulatory Affairs for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®) where he has worked for over 27 years.  In this capacity, he is currently responsible for the oversight of organizational functions related to state regulation, international regulatory services and community outreach.

Learning Objectives
Participants will:
    •    Understand the importance of the NBCOT mission, Code of Conduct, and Standards of Practice

    •    Learn about the partnership NBCOT has with OT state regulatory entities, their shared missions to protect the public interest, and what this means for occupational therapy practitioners

    •    Increase knowledge of the NBCOT Disciplinary Action Process and resulting outcomes


Target Audience: All

Level of Content: All

AOTA Practice Area: Children & Youth, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Productive Aging, Rehabilitation & Disability, Work & Industry

CEUs: 1

Fees: $5/ MOTA members, $25/non-members