Occupational therapists can specialize in a variety of practice areas and through attainment of a variety of certifications and specializations. Following is a list of some of these specialization areas with links to additional information from the respective accrediting body.
AOTA Board and Specialty Certifications
Driving and Community Mobility Specialist
Environmental Modification Specialist
Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing Specialist
Gerontology Board Certification
Mental Health Board Certification
Pediatrics Board Certification
Physical Rehabilitation Board Certification
Non-AOTA Adult Specialty Areas and Certifications
Certified Aging in Place Specialist
Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist
Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist
Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator
Certified Industrial Rehabilitation Specialist
Certified Living in Place Professional
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
–Academy of Lymphatic Studies
–Dr. Vodder School International
–Klose Training Lymphedema Certification
–Monarch Continuing Education
–Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner
Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment-BIG
Physical Agent Modalities Certification
Non-AOTA Pediatric Speciality Areas and Certifications
IBCCES Autism Specialist Certifications
Other Non-AOTA Speciality Areas and Certifications
Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise Certification
Assistive Technology Professional
Certified Brain Injury Specialist
Certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
Certified Low Vision Therapist
Neuro-Developmental Treatment Certification