Hi everyone,
Are there any UK trained OTs who have ever gone through the OTED process to work in the States/ know of anyone who has completed this process? I am hoping to move there, however, looking at the education requirements (below) I am unclear as to whether my BSc (Hons) is enough to be accepted?:
"You need to have a minimum of an entry-level master's degree in occupational therapy, or a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy with a post-professional master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy, or a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy with a master’s degree in a related field to apply for the Occupational Therapist Eligibility Determination (OTED®) process. Internationally educated therapists must go through the OTED process to obtain eligibility to take the NBCOT OTR® Certification Examination."
Apologies for the long question but if anyone has gone through this process, I would be very keen to pick your brains!
Many thanks,
Christine
Hi everyone
I am also considering moving to the USA from the UK. I have just completed an MSc OT degree. Has anyone got any information on the OTED process?
Thanks
Hi Christine, have you had any information since your last post? Please share any updates. TIA
Hi Christine! I’m in a similar boat. Did my PG Dip OT in UK, which OTED did not accept. Now completing a Euro Masters OT. in hopes I can become an OTR/L. I would love to connect with you or others about to OTED and I plan to start that process in the coming months! #sendhelp
Hi Christine! I did my BSc in OT from India and had to rais take a post Professional Masters in the US to be eligible to practice for the OTED process. So you have to finish your Masters in order to be considered eligible. Hope that helps clarify your question.
Hi @Christine, Some followers of the Hub on social media have replied to your request - but on LinkedIn rather than directly here. So I thought I'd pass on their comments (click their names to visit their profiles there):
Lee Ann Hoffman "Feel free to connect with me. I will share the Bad & the Ugly (good is pending…) of the OTED process! Be sure to pack in your patience too ✅"
Helen Carey "Happy to help Christine."
Thanks for reaching out to the community here Christine! We'll bring your forum to the attention of Members via our social networks in the coming days, to prompt speedy responses.
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Thank you for asking Christine Vermaak, I will like to know 2.