AOTA

Editors: 

Gina Tucker-Roghi, OTD, OTR/L, BCG 

Associate Professor 

Chair and OTD Program Director 

Department of Occupational Therapy 

Dominican University of California 

Sarah Foidel, OTR/L, OTD 

Interim Director 

School of Occupational Therapy 

Associate Professor

Pacific University

Shih-Ni Lai , OTR/L, PAMs, CBIS, CLT, NDT, CNS

Director of Rehabilitation

Credit available up to: 

2.4 AOTA CEUs (24 contact hours/30 NBCOT PDU's) 

Description: 

This comprehensive review course has been created to help therapists planning to sit for the AOTA Board Certification in Gerontology exam with test preparations.  

The review course is divided into 6 modules, each dedicated to a specific component of practice in an older adult setting. Each module has 6 non-narrated lessons with interactive knowledge checks and other elements to support learning. Resources for additional study are also provided as appropriate. 

Modules have a pre-and post-exam on the topic being covered. It is suggested that you take the pre-test prior to content review to gauge your current knowledge and again at the end of your studies to determine the change in your knowledge base. You can also use the pre-test feature to help prioritize your content review based on your test grade. 

This is a self-paced and self-directed program- you can access and review as few or as many of the modules and resources?as you like. To receive continuing education credit, you must take and pass the post tests. Each post-test that is passed will supply a certificate for .4 AOTA CEUs (4 contact hours). You can complete as many of the 6 tests as you like and earn up to 24 contact hours (2.4 CEUs). 

A discussion board is provided within each course module. The intent of the discussion board is for participants to reach out to others who are also reviewing and planning to sit for the exam. Participants can aid each other through topic discussion, answering questions, recommending resources and of course, supplying moral support. 

For technical assistance, please do not post on the discussion board.  Please reach out the customer service at customerservice@aota.org or call 1-800- SAY-AOTA and choose customer service at the prompt. 

Module Topics: 

• 1) Module 1: Psychosocial Aspects of Working with Older Adults 

• 2) Module 2: Professional Responsibilities and Service Delivery 

• 3) Module 3: Healthy Aging  
• 4) Module 4: Foundational Understanding of Neurocognitive & Neurodegenerative Disorders 
• 5) Module 5: Neurological Conditions
• 6) Module 6: Chronic Illness and Systemic Disease

Important Additional Information: 

The first exam administration will be October 2023—January 2024, so the time is approaching to create your study strategy and begin devoting a bit of time each day to reviewing and learning. There is not one best way to study, everyone will need to decide what methods work best for them. It is recommended that you find a resource describing certification exam study tips such as, Expert Study Tips for Passing Certification Exams or search the internet to find a resource that resonates with you. 

There are several eligibility criteria that you must meet prior to registering to take the certification exam. You must: 

• Be certified or licensed by and in good standing with an AOTA-recognized credentialing or regulatory body. 
• Have a minimum of three years as an occupational therapist. 
• Have a minimum of 3,000 hours of experience in the certification area within the last 5 years. 
• Have a minimum of 500 hours of experience delivering occupational therapy services to clients in the certification area within the last 5 years. 

Taking this review course is a separate process from applying for the Board Certification in Gerontology exam. There is an additional fee and separate application process for the exam. For additional information please visit: https://www.aota.org/career/advanced-certification-program/eligibility-requirements or https://www.aota.org/career/advanced-certification-program 

Please Note: Purchasing or using this exam review course does not guarantee success on the Board Certification in Gerontology Examination. The exam questions contained within the modules have been written by the course instructors and are not to be considered examples of actual exam questions written and used as part of the Board Certification in Gerontology Examination.