MAPS Certification Requirements for Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Certified Orthopedic Manual Occupational Therapist (COMOT)
- Certified Orthopedic Manual Occupational Therapy Assistant (COMOTA)
DESCRIPTION: A rigorous examination process that tests the candidate’s knowledge of the competencies learned in the in MT-1, MT-2, MT-O, MT-FMC, MT-UC, MT-PED, MT-SP. Multiple exam components: written short-answer, multiple choice, video-patient exam, and an OSCE-oral/practical (a hands-on exam of manual skills). Emphasizes clinical decision-making, advanced orthopedic clinical practice, accurate techniques of assessment/treatment, effective treatment progression and safety. Examinations take two days, but scheduling for the written and practical exams vary, and participants must be available for testing all three days, or as directed in their final confirmation letters.
PREREQUISITES: Upon application open to OTs and COTAs who have completed MT-1, MT-2, MT-FMC, MT-O, MT-UC, MT-PED, MT-SP. No discounts or refunds available for CERTIFICATION.
- MT-1: Essential Spinal Seminar (DAY 1 only)
- MT-2: Essential Spinal Seminar (DAY 1 only)
- MT-FMC: Motor Control Strategies to Maximize Rehab & Function Seminar (or MT-ST)
- MT-O: Evidence-Based Orthopedic Diagnostic Evaluation (or MT-O Competency Exam)
- MT-UC: Upper Cervical Dysfunction Seminar
- MT-SP: Manual Therapy for Sports
- MT-PED: Pediatric Manual Therapy
OBJECTIVES: Applicants who achieve a passing grade will become CERTIFIED may adopt the designation of COMOT for OTs and COMOTA for COTAs as a professional credential. Includes complimentary nationwide listing on www.ozpt.com for one year.
RECERTIFICATION: To ensure that clinicians maintain a high degree of competency in manual therapy, COMOTs and COMOTAs are required to satisfy additional continuing education requirements over a 5 year period in order to maintain their MAPS Certification. Details on recertification will be available on our website www.ozpt.com in the coming weeks.
