Occupational Therapy Exam Review Guide – NBCOT Prep & Study Tools

The Problem This Book Solves

Passing the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination is the critical final hurdle for every occupational therapy student. Without a structured, comprehensive review that mirrors the actual exam, even the most dedicated candidates can struggle with the breadth of content, time management, and test-taking anxiety. This workbook directly addresses that challenge: it transforms overwhelming material into a focused, efficient study plan that builds confidence and maximizes recall.

Whether you are a first-time test-taker, reentering the field, or transitioning to a new practice area, the Occupational Therapy Exam Review Guide provides the scaffold you need to approach the exam strategically and perform at your best.

What Is Occupational Therapy Exam Review Guide – NBCOT Prep & Study Tools? A Complete Overview

Published in 2022 by F.A. Davis Company, this workbook is a dedicated review resource authored by a team of experienced occupational therapy educators and clinicians: Mary Muhlenhaupt, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Jenny Martínez, OTD, OTR/L, BCG; Rebekah Mack, OTD, OTR/L; Caryn Reichlin Johnson; and Tina DeAngelis, MS, OTR/L. It offers a condensed yet thorough review of core occupational therapy practice concepts, combined with proven study tools designed specifically for the NBCOT examination.

The guide is structured to reinforce clinical reasoning, application of theoretical frameworks, and knowledge across all practice domains—pediatrics, mental health, adult rehabilitation, gerontology, and emerging areas. It includes practice questions with rationales, study checklists, and test-taking strategies that simulate the actual exam experience.

Who Should Read This Book?

This resource is tailored for three distinct audiences:

• Occupational therapy students in their final semester or fieldwork: the guide helps consolidate two-plus years of coursework into a manageable review.
• OT practitioners reentering the field after a career break: the content refreshes foundational knowledge and updates current best practices.
• Clinicians changing practice areas (e.g., from pediatrics to geriatrics): the review covers breadth and depth across the full scope of OT practice.

If your goal is to pass the NBCOT exam on your first attempt—or to reactivate your clinical knowledge efficiently—this workbook is designed with your needs in mind.

Inside: What You Will Master

• Comprehensive content review covering evaluation, intervention, and outcomes across all major OT practice areas.
• Effective test-taking strategies to reduce anxiety, pace yourself, and eliminate wrong answer choices.
• Step-by-step clinical reasoning frameworks that mirror the NBCOT’s emphasis on occupational therapy process.
• Detailed rationales for practice questions explaining why each answer is correct—and why the others are not.
• Study checklists and progress trackers that help you prioritize weak areas and measure readiness.
• Updates reflecting current AOTA guidelines, ICD-10 coding, and evidence-based practice trends.
• Reentry and remediation modules tailored to practitioners returning after leave or changing specialties.

Each chapter builds on the previous, systematically reviewing core topics while reinforcing connections across domains—exactly the holistic thinking the NBCOT exam rewards.

Why Choose This Edition

Most NBCOT prep materials fall into two extremes: either encyclopedic textbooks that overwhelm you with detail, or thin flashcard sets that lack depth. The Occupational Therapy Exam Review Guide strikes a deliberate balance—it is dense enough to be authoritative yet concise enough to be practical. Unlike generic exam-prep books, this guide is written by a team of five seasoned OT educators and clinicians who actively teach, practice, and mentor in the field. Their collective expertise ensures that every page reflects real NBCOT content blueprints and common student pitfalls.

Furthermore, the 2022 edition incorporates feedback from recent exam takers and updates from the F.A. Davis editorial process, giving you the most current review available without the fluff of traditional textbooks. The workbook format allows you to write directly in the book—active recall is proven to boost retention by up to 50% compared to passive reading.

Who Wrote This Book

F.A. Davis Company is a leading publisher of health sciences and nursing education materials, with a reputation for rigorous, clinically accurate content. The authorship team—Mary Muhlenhaupt, Jenny Martínez, Rebekah Mack, Caryn Reichlin Johnson, and Tina DeAngelis—collectively represents decades of experience in OT education, clinical practice, and certification exam development. Their credentials (OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, BCG) signal advanced clinical training, board certification, and recognition by the American Occupational Therapy Association. When you study from this guide, you are learning from practitioners who have helped shape the profession and prepare thousands of successful test-takers.

Is It Worth It?

Yes, absolutely. For OT students and clinicians facing the high-stakes NBCOT exam, investing in a focused, authoritative review resource is one of the most effective steps you can take. This guide eliminates the guesswork of what to study and provides a structured path to mastery. Its targeted practice questions, rationales, and study scaffolds give you both the knowledge and the confidence to succeed. When you consider the cost of retaking the exam—in both money and time—this workbook pays for itself many times over.

We recommend pairing it with the Davis Edge online platform (if available) for additional digital question banks and performance tracking, but even as a standalone resource, this guide delivers exceptional value.

Add Occupational Therapy Exam Review Guide – NBCOT Prep & Study Tools to Your Library

Don’t leave your certification to chance. The Occupational Therapy Exam Review Guide (2022 edition) from F.A. Davis Company gives you the structured review, clinical reasoning tools, and practice questions you need to ace the NBCOT exam. Whether you are a student preparing for graduation, a practitioner reentering the field, or a clinician expanding your scope, this workbook is your proven pathway to success.

Add to cart now and start mastering the material that matters most—so you can walk into the exam room ready to succeed.