- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
Board Certification in Gerontology (BCG)
Earners of this certification have demonstrated specialized knowledge, critical thinking, and practice experience in the area of occupational therapy with older adult populations. Using an exam-based process, advanced certification provides an objective method to distinguish therapists with knowledge of current, evidence-based practice and commitment to continuing professional development in a specific area of practice.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Certified or licensed by and in good standing with an AOTA-recognized credentialing or regulatory body
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Have a minimum of 3 years of experience as an occupational therapist
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Have a minimum of 3,000 hours of experience in gerontology within the last 5 years
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Have a minimum of 500 hours of experience delivering occupational therapy services to older adult clients within the last 5 years
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Note: Certificants who earned the BCG credential prior to 2021 achieved it through a legacy portfolio-based process that has since been replaced by an exam-based process.