How to become an occupational therapist in BC
Registered Occupational Therapist (CHCPBC) · British Columbia
Help people get back to everyday tasks after illness or injury. You need a degree, then a two-year master's, a national exam and registration.
THE ROUTE
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Four-Year Bachelor Degree & Prerequisite Experience
Complete bachelor degree with senior prerequisites and volunteer experience
Master of Occupational Therapy (UBC)
Graduate from an accredited Master of Occupational Therapy program
National Occupational Therapy Certification Exam (NOTCE)
Pass the NOTCE National Certification Exam
CHCPBC Provincial Licensure & Occupational Therapy Practice
Obtain full professional registration with CHCPBC
Four-Year Bachelor Degree & Prerequisite Experience
Complete bachelor degree with senior prerequisites and volunteer experience
Master of Occupational Therapy (UBC)
Graduate from an accredited Master of Occupational Therapy program
National Occupational Therapy Certification Exam (NOTCE)
Pass the NOTCE National Certification Exam
CHCPBC Provincial Licensure & Occupational Therapy Practice
Obtain full professional registration with CHCPBC
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Work takes place in acute care hospitals, neuro-trauma wards, and specialized inpatient rehabilitation centres (gf strong rehab centre), as well as school districts supporting neurodiverse children and students with physical adaptations.
Be mindful of musculoskeletal strain risks when transferring patients without assistive ceiling lifts or slide boards and follow all required safety procedures.
Establish an independent practice delivering specialized ergonomic, pediatric, or medicolegal assessments.
Design custom power mobility systems, advanced electronic cognitive aids, and smart home environmental adaptations.
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