NBCOT COTA Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NBCOT COTA Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 NBCOT COTA terms across 13 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the NBCOT COTA Vocabulary Game
Roles and supervision
Test selection
Frameworks and models
School-based practice
Self-care and community
Assistive technology
Neurological conditions
Motor learning
Preparatory techniques
Bracing and mobility
Privacy and documentation
Workplace hazards
Evidence and quality
Sources for these terms (21)
- What is an OTR or a COTA professional · Source checked 2026-11-05
- International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- 34 CFR § 300.22 Individualized education program · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Functional Independence Measure | RehabMeasures Database · Source checked 2026-11-05
- MoCA Test | Montreal Cognitive Assessment · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Definitions of Terms and Variables (MCBS Appendix B) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Medicare Coverage of Durable Medical Equipment & Other Devices · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Spinal Cord Injury · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Constraint-induced movement therapy after stroke (PubMed abstract) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Low-Back Pain and Complementary Health Approaches · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Toe Walking - OrthoInfo · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Interventions to Support Occupations (AOTA Policy E.18) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Occupational Therapy Practice Act, Sections 2570.2, 2570.3 · Source checked 2026-11-05
- HIPAA Policy Brief · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Hazard Communication - Overview · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Personal Protective Equipment - Overview · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Using PICO to Frame Clinical Questions · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Canadian Occupational Performance Measure | RehabMeasures Database · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ASHA Practice Portal) · Source checked 2026-11-05
About the NBCOT COTA Exam
The NBCOT COTA exam is the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants. It tests competency across three domains: Collaborate and Gather Information (27%), Select and Implement Interventions (55%), and Uphold Professional Standards and Responsibilities (18%). The exam emphasizes intervention implementation and practical application of occupational therapy principles across the lifespan under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
Exam sponsor: NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
190 questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
450/600 (scaled)
Reported exam pass rate: 67%. first-time new graduates, 2025 (68% in 2024, 74% in 2023) This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NBCOT COTA vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the NBCOT COTA vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 NBCOT COTA terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the NBCOT COTA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the NBCOT COTA exam pass rate?
NBCOT reports a 67% first-time pass rate for new COTA graduates in 2025 (68% in 2024 and 74% in 2023). Counting all attempts, 85% of 2025 new graduates who tested within one year of graduation passed. The exam uses scaled scoring from 300-600, with 450 required to pass.
How many questions are on the NBCOT COTA exam?
The NBCOT COTA exam contains 190 items: three- and four-option single-response multiple-choice items and six-option multi-select items with three correct answers. Some items are unscored field-test items. Candidates have 4 hours of exam time.