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Students helped since 2013
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I increased my score by 42 points and scored a 464 in less than a month after failing my first exam.Forget any other programs you may have tried in the past, this is the one that will help you pass no matter how many times it has taken in the past. There is not better investment if you are serious about passing.Read MoreShow less
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For everyone who is preparing to take the NBCOT® either COTA® or OTR® , if you want to save yourself lots of stress & anxiety, get "pass the OT" I had taken the NBCOT® & the 1st time I felt "outclassed" & honestly out of place. A friend told me about "pass the OT" and I decided I didn't have anything to lose because therapyED® , purple book or even NBCOT® guide really didn't help me in any way. So, I got pass the OT & it took me about 2 days to when I noticed a lot of material that helped me figure out a lot of puzzles together for me that I couldn't figure out during the test. When I went back to take the test I was confident but cautious but "pass the OT" made me think different & better understand what was really being asked, I was overjoyed that it emailed the creator who was even nice enough to reply 🙂 And have been licensed for 6 months now & enjoying my career, I am a loudmouth about "passtheOt" & make a point to tell every OT student I meet that it is the way to go, it DOES save you a lot of money because as you know the test isn't cheap! So, PASS THE OT is not only recommended but a MUST if you're serious about passing this stressful test. It worked for me, it will work for you!Read MoreShow less
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I can't say enough words to express my gratitude for this program. It has opened my opportunities, and has started my career. I highly recommend using this program right when you first start studying. This is ALL you need. It lays everything out for you so you don't have to worry about missing any important topics, and you have difficult practice question on each module to get you thinking. Once you get through this program, you WILL pass your exam. This is a must have!Read MoreShow less
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WOW. I highly recommend using this program before you waste $500-$1,000 studying other material. I am an older student and I took the NBCOT® twice and failed both times using Therapy Ed® book and CD. I knew the information, but was not answering the questions the way I needed to in order to be successful. Pass the OT presented the information in a different way and I was able to break down each question and make the correct choice. I went from a 427, to a 431 studying with Therapy Ed® to a 468 in four weeks using the Silver package and 4 tutoring session with Sarah. You can do the math; I am just happy someone referred me to this awesome program. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you. I really appreciate your help in this process.Read MoreShow less
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This was a wonderful tool that I used to help me pass my NBCOT® the first time that I took it! I bought the crash course, and took the quizzes after each module. I also used AOTA® pdfs, which were good but in some areas not as detailed. I used the Therapy Ed ® book exams, and some of the information that I needed to cross reference. Passtheot was a lot less overwhelming than Therapy E® ..Read MoreShow less
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After taking the exam previously and learning I did not pass was devastating. I took the Therapy Ed course, purchased multiple practice examination textbooks, and used flash cards. I could not understand where I was going wrong. I even reached out to the college I graduated from and that was a dead end. Stephanie Shane was kind to take the time to speak with me by phone to provide her suggestions. I took the 7 week course with a tutoring session at the end of each week. The tutor I worked with was Kim. She was amazing and extremely professional. We would discuss the questions I got incorrect on the weekly exams and/or any of the material that week I had difficulties understanding. To my surprise, it was not the lack of knowing the material but the lack of self confidence I had in myself. This program helped me understand my greatest weakness by having the professional on the other end of the telephone to discuss my clinical reasoning. I increased my score by 40 points and I am proud to say I am now an Occupational Therapist. I highly recommend this program to anyone who needs assistance with passing the NBCOT exam.Read MoreShow less
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Pass the OT helped me to focus on what was most important to know for the exam. Between the modules, charts, videos, and audio recordings, I was able to learn through a variety of ways which made my studying a lot more manageable. Pass the OT knew which topics were important, and the audio recordings that mirrored different topics allowed me to think outside the box. Rather than just knowing factual details, the audios gave me intervention ideas, which helped build my clinical perspective. I would highly suggest the tutoring sessions as well. Whether it be just one session or even 10, talking about questions and topics really helped my learning. Through the tutoring sessions, I found that I was better able to read questions and answer them correctly by the end. I also learned the importance of how to read a question for what it was really asking based off the diagnosis, setting, OT process, etc. Regardless of what method one uses to study for the NBCOT® , I would highly recommend using Pass the OT. The staff running the program were very motivating and helpful and the tutor was knowledgeable and boosted by confidence !Read MoreShow less
Student
Pass the OT helped me to focus on what was most important to know for the exam. Between the modules, charts, videos, and audio recordings, I was able to learn through a variety of ways which made my studying a lot more manageable. Pass the OT knew which topics were important, and the audio recordings that mirrored different topics allowed me to think outside the box. Rather than just knowing factual details, the audios gave me intervention ideas, which helped build my clinical perspective. I would highly suggest the tutoring sessions as well. Whether it be just one session or even 10, talking about questions and topics really helped my learning. Through the tutoring sessions, I found that I was better able to read questions and answer them correctly by the end. I also learned the importance of how to read a question for what it was really asking based off the diagnosis, setting, OT process, etc. Regardless of what method one uses to study for the NBCOT® , I would highly recommend using Pass the OT. The staff running the program were very motivating and helpful and the tutor was knowledgeable and boosted by confidence !Read MoreShow less
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Thanks to Pass the OT’s “Gift a Student Program”, I just found out that one of our top students, who surprisingly had great difficulty passing after using all the other study preps, finally passed on her fifth try. She had nothing but great things to say about this program, and now I am a believer too.Read MoreShow less
Because you may go through our structured program as fast or as slow as you like, all our packages may be completed in 30 days or less.
In each program, we have customized study plans for students taking the exam in approximately one week, two weeks, four weeks, eight weeks, sixteen weeks and six months” or more. If you failed the NBCOT(R) exam before it is highly recommended that you use at least one private tutoring session per week until you take your exam in conjunction with our web course.
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You may go through our program as last or as slow as you like, but you have access for up to the lime limit of your package. In each program, we have customized study plans for students taking the exam in approximately one week, two weeks, four weeks, eight weeks, sixteen weeks and six months” or more. If you do not pass after using one of our paid packages, we will provide you our web course at no cost for the duration that you previously purchased it for as well as a $40 discount to purchase for private tutoring sessions. We will also help you figure out where you went wrong and how you can improve, so that you do not make the same mistakes again and increase your chances at passing.
With several years of experience writing questions for the OT exam and teaching occupational therapy, I'll help you improve your weak areas, enhance your clinical reasoning and ensure you're comfortable with key topics. Hundreds of my students have passed the exam, and so will you.
Specialization: Occupational therapy across the lifespan, pediatrics, geriatrics, and wellness.
Pace: Moderate/Fast
Teaching style: Student-centred, encouraging and confidence-building, with focus on improving clinical reasoning skills.
Available: Weekday and Sunday mornings and afternoons, occasional evenings (PST)
Platform: Phone calls. Zoom on request
As a seasoned OT tutor and proud mother of a COTA®, I am well versed in all aspects of tackling your final exam! Working in pediatrics for most of my career, and guest lecturing in two local university programs, I understand content and learning strengths and differences. Using logic and clinical reasoning to analyze questions are key areas we can develop together.
Specialization: Pediatrics- inpatient, outpatient, home health, schools. Specialist in SI and feeding.
Pace: Moderate
Teaching style: Student-centred emphasizing analysis, clinical reasoning and ability to teach back, a proven method of retaining critical information.
Available: Friday afternoons, weekends
Platform: FaceTime
I am an MS-OTR® Senior Tutor with over 5 years’ experience at PTOT. I have tutored over 400 OT and OTA students and use an interactive style that blends visual, auditory and hands on learning mediums. This creates an ideal learning experience for candidates taking the exam for the first time or subsequent attempts. I create individualized sessions that emphasize question dissection techniques and decreased testing anxiety. I have developed interactive study guides for difficult topics which prepare students to critically analyze and respond to new and challenging scenarios. I am experienced in assisting individuals who require accommodations and ESL candidates.
Specialization: Adult acute care, sub-acute rehab, outpatient, home health.
Pace: Individualized - Moderate/Fast
Teaching style: Interactive and comprehensive, guided by your individual needs. Identifying opportunities for improvement is crucial for you to succeed.
Available: Weekdays, Some Evenings, Weekends.
Platform: Zoom or Phone calls
I passed with a 525 score on my first attempt. My exam knowledge is fresh and I currently practice with all the newest evidence-based research that serves as the foundation for OT exam questions. I am working towards becoming a certified lymphedema specialist and certified hand therapist.
Specialization: Hands/splints, musculoskeletal, neuro, return to work, research, intervention planning (domain 3)
Pace: Fast
Teaching style: Facilitative yet directive approach, depending on the student’s unique needs throughout their tutoring sessions. Collaborative with an emphasis on confidence-building.
Available: Weekday evenings, select weekend hours– Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Platform: Zoom
I am an expert in the field of the upper extremity and splinting. I am able to help you develop your critical thinking skills and test taking strategies in order to help you succeed. Each of my sessions is catered to you and your needs. All my sessions are conducted over Zoom. I am looking forward to working with you and passing this exam together!
Specialization: Hands, splints, physical disabilities, SCI, stroke, inpatient, skilled nursing facilities.
Pace: Slow to fast, depending on what works best for the student.
Teaching style: I am able to accommodate to any style of learning style to help you achieve your goals. I use either the teach-back method or more of a lecture type method.
Available: Afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Platform: Zoom
Having an author of the NBCOT® as a mentor and with my experience as an educational provider, I have developed skills of taking complicated concepts and simplifying them into more understandable material and strategies that will help with answering test questions. Collaboratively, we can work together for your success. I look forward to working with you!
Specialization: Neuro rehab, psychosocial approaches, physical disabilities, biomechanics & sport injuries
Pace: Moderate
Teaching style: Visual, analytical, empowering, use of acronyms & mnemonics
Availability: Evenings (EST) and weekends
I am very confident in helping you crack the OT code. I will teach you tricks that I've learnt to decipher questions and to find the correct answer. I will familiarize you with the flow of the exam and how to pace yourselves to ensure you have adequate time to finish. Each of my sessions will be catered to you and your specific needs. Looking forward to our next session and passing this exam together!
Specialization: SCI levels, ACL, Reisberg Scale, RLA, Domain 2: (55% of questions on COTA exam)
Pace: Moderate
Teaching style: Student- driven pace with constant encouragement. Accommodate to your learning style to ensure you get the most out of our sessions.
Available: Weekday and weekend afternoons (EST)
Platform: Phone calls
I used Pass the OT while studying for the NBCOT® exam and this helped me feel confident. I passed on my first attempt! I currently provide OT services across the lifespan to individuals with developmental disabilities and focus on feeding interventions in group homes and day rehabilitation settings. I will be able to provide you with strategies to help you manage test-taking anxiety so that you can perform your best on test day. I will also teach you effective ways to analyze and interpret what questions are actually asking so that you will be able to select the correct answers.
Specialization: Occupational therapy across the lifespan.
Pace: Determined by what you need.
Teaching style: Student-centred, encouraging and confidence-building.
Available: Weekdays and Weekends
Platform: Zoom
I have had the privilege of being able to work in a variety of settings in the OT field, which has allowed me to gain diverse knowledge and experience. I have a strong background and love for orthopedics and have been referred to by colleagues as "the body architect" due to my knowledge and understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology. Prior to entering the OT field I taught middle and high school sciences, which allowed me to gain experience in finding ways to relay information to students with various learning styles, as well as gain the passion to help students achieve their goals. As someone who has always struggled with learning disabilities, I have devised study habits and tricks that seemed to be helpful not only to my students, but also to me when I was preparing to take the NBCOT exam. I am confident with my background and passion to help people that I will be able to help you achieve your goal of passing the NBCOT exam!
Specialization: Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health, School Based OT, Outpatient Pediatrics, Outpatient Orthopedics, Splinting.
Pace: Slow/Moderate
Teaching style: Student-centred. Tailored for your learning style
Available: Early Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings, and some Weekend hours (EST)
Platform: Zoom
I am an experienced tutor and have helped many students pass the exam through individualized feedback & strategies. By helping you identify knowledge gaps & improve question breakdown, I am sure you will be successful. I have a reputation as being an empowering and collaborative tutor and I look forward to our next session together.
Specialization: Acute Care; Inpatient Rehab; Neuro-Rehab.
Pace: Moderate.
Teaching style: Student-centered, collaborative, encouraging.
Available: Weekdays and weekends.
Platform: Zoom
I am the CFO and lead OT at Williams Therapy Services, in Encino, CA, and a guest lecturer at CBD college in Los Angeles, CA. I have experience working in acute, subacute, long-term acute, inpatient, home health, and outpatient facilities with both pediatric and adult patients with orthopedic, neurological, and medically complex problems. My main interest is in the rehabilitation of the upper extremity.
Specialization: I am a board-certified hand therapist and I have my advanced practice in hand therapy and PAMs.
Pace: Moderate
Teaching style: Student-centred
Available: -
Platform: -
I am proficient in Spanish. I have been an OTR® for 23 years, spending the last 18 years teaching MOT and OTD students. I have helped countless numbers of students successfully pass their courses, and subsequently, the NBCOT® exam. I am well versed in content across the lifespan and, can adapt my teaching style to accommodate different learning styles. I’d love to help you improve your clinical reasoning skills and support you with wellness techniques to keep any test-taking anxiety at bay.
Specialization: OT across the lifespan; Pediatrics, mental health; community health promotion and vulnerable communities; Research.
Pace: Student driven.
Teaching style: Student-centered, confidence building, encouraging, honest, collaborative
Available: Varies weekly. .
Platform: Zoom and phone call
At the end of each month, Pass the OT awards $250 to one lucky user who fills out our brief exit survey.
This survey will be sent to you after you have taken the exam.
We look forward to helping you pass the near future
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Features | Free Trials | Paid Programs |
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Group Tutoring Sessions | 1 | Weekly |
Customized study Schedule | ||
Total number of questions with rationale | 100 | 2000+ |
Easy to use charts | 30 | 114 |
Hours of streamable audio | 30 | 50 |
Assessment Tests | 40 | 200 |
Highlighted material & dictation | ||
Clinical Simulations | ||
Comprehensive final exam | 200 | |
24 hr access to support team | ||
Mini Quizzes (All topics & domains) | ||
Proprietary study tips & Games | ||
Accomodation Quizes | ||
PTOT mobile app | ||
Pass Guarantee* | ||
Payment plans available |