Occupational Therapists Board Exam 2012
The Occupational Therapists Board Exam, also known as the Occupational Therapists Licensure Examination, is a board exam facilitated by the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy under the Professional Regulatory Commission to assess the competency of BS Occupational Therapy graduates.
As per R.A. 1080, individuals who passed the board exam need not take the civil service exams to be eligible for the following positions:
- Occupational Therapist
Review Courses for Occupational Therapists Board Exam
There are review courses that you can take to prepare for the board exam. The content of these review courses may vary depending on the review centers, but they’re mostly based on the examination scope released by the Professional Regulatory Commission which includes:
- Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Physiology
- General Medical and Surgical Conditions
- Occupational Therapy Applications Programs, Organization and Administration in Rehabilitation Psychosocial Dysfunction, Physical Disabilities
TAKING THE EXAM
Licensure exams for BS Occupational Therapy graduates are usually held twice a year. Below are the dates and testing centers for the 2013 Occupational Therapists Board Exam:
| DATE | DAY/s PLACE | DEADLINE OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
| February 5-6, 2012 | Sun, Mon / Manila & Cebu | January 16, 2012 |
| August 4-5, 2012 | Sun, Mon / Manila & Cebu | July 16, 2012 |
NATIONAL PASSING RATE
The table below shows the number of board passers in the Licensure Exam for Occupational Therapists in the last 2 years:
| EXAM | EXAM TAKERS | BOARD PASSERS | PASSING RATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2011 (combined with Occupational Therapists) | 984 | 506 | 51.42% |
| January 2011 (combined with Occupational Therapists) | 627 | 310 | 49.44% |
| July 2010 (combined with Occupational Therapists) | 938 | 434 | 46.26% |
| January 2010 (combined with Occupational Therapists) | 542 | 230 | 42.43% |
