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Why Choose OT Help Desk for Your NBCOT® Preparation?

Welcome to OT Help Desk, your trusted partner in preparing for the NBCOT® Board Examination. We understand that passing the NBCOT® exam isn’t just about studying hard—it’s about studying smart. That’s why we’ve crafted a unique, results-driven approach that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel on exam day. Our expertly designed courses, personalized tutoring sessions, and comprehensive resources provide everything you need to succeed. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or refining your skills for a final attempt, our tailored programs ensure you’re fully prepared. Choose OT Help Desk and start your path to becoming a certified occupational therapist today!

Our Courses

The Gold Packages are designed for students seeking an OTR® who want a comprehensive, paced approach with guided instruction, particularly suited for students finishing Fieldwork or those who need a structured recovery after multiple failed attempts.

Key features

  • 2400 Practice Questions:

    Over 2400 practice questions across video and quiz formats tailored for the NBCOT® Exam.

  • 260 Hours of Video Instruction:

    Extensive, in-depth coverage across 40 essential topics, including interactive video questions and foundational content.

  • Live & Recorded Tutoring Sessions:

    Participate in interactive sessions with Dr. Connelly, focusing on high-level clinical reasoning and strategic test preparation.

  • Test Endurance Training:

    A dedicated 10-day process designed to build stamina and confidence, crucial for exam success.

  • Progress Tracking:

    Monitor your development across various topics and practice tests.

  • Full Resource Library:

    Access over 200 printable charts, grids, and additional study aids to reinforce learning.

Starting at

$199

Start your journey towards certification today!

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Master the NBCOT® Exam with Confidence using the OTA Prep Package—your ultimate guide to becoming a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Whether you are completing your Fieldwork or reattempting the exam, this package offers a structured and effective path to success.

Key features

  • 260 Hours of Video Lessons:

    Covering 40 essential topics, tailored for OTA exam preparation.

  • 750 Practice Questions:

    Each with detailed explanations to build your understanding.

  • Comprehensive Testing:

    Includes a 100-question pre-test and a full 200-question practice exam.

  • Weekly Live Tutoring:

    Engage in 75-minute sessions focused on clinical reasoning and exam strategies.

  • Unlimited Retakes:

    Keep refining your knowledge until you’re ready for the exam.

Starting at

$99

Confidently prepare for the NBCOT exam today!

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See How 1,000+ Students Achieved NBCOT Success with OT Help Desk!

“I highly recommend using the OT Help Desk as your main resource for passing the NBCOT. I struggled with test-taking and felt overwhelmed, but Dr. C immediately made me feel welcome and supported. I attended every live session and found the learning environment to be serious and judgment-free. The content is straightforward, well-organized, and contains all the important information needed to pass the exam. This program helps improve your active listening skills, which are crucial not only for answering questions but also for working with clients. Dr. C’s guidance is invaluable, and I recommend following his advice to succeed. Remember, passing the exam is not a race but a marathon, and we are all on our own journeys to becoming amazing OTs. Keep up the great work and have faith!”

-Angela H.

The OT Help Desk laid out all the foundational knowledge I needed in a clear and structured manner. The series of 42 lectures made the study process far less intimidating. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by the vast amount of information surrounding Occupational Therapy, the OT Help Desk offered a well-organized schedule, allowing me to manage the material effectively without stressing over two years’ worth of graduate school notes.
I highly recommend the OT Help Desk to other students. It offers an extensive collection of questions and provides a structured, systematic approach to answering them. If something doesn’t make sense, you can email or attend a live session to ask questions. Everyone attending is there to learn, creating a supportive and safe environment where making mistakes is part of the learning process.

-Hiltbrand M.

 I utilized every youtube video, podcast, PDF, etc when i was first studying for my exam and crammed so much information from various sources and I failed my exam. I finally decided to get OT Help Desk and had a 28 point increase my 2nd attempt. I was still battling with anxiety, but i knew i had acquired the knowledge i needed to pass with OTHD and used the final prep for my 3rd attempt and passed with flying colors! I love how organized the information was. It gave you enough information to pass the exam without feeling overwhelmed about being in school all over again. 

-Isata

After failing my first attempt, I turned to Facebook groups to see what advice others had to share. Many individual’s recommended OT help desk. I felt lost & wanted direct guidance on how to go about studying for the second time around. Dr. C provided me with a schedule & the tools needed to be successful. It was a game changer to receive direct guidance from someone who was so knowledgeable about the NBCOT exam process. 

-Jennifer S.

I chose OT help desk because the information was broken down into modules, making it easier for me to break down what i was studying that day. I also liked how they would go over different questions and break it down to make it easier for me to understand what the question was exactly asking. OT help desk was a great resource to use to boost your confidence for this exam and prepare you as best as possible. 

-Kaityln C.

OTHelpDesk was amazing at responsiveness and availability. I always received quick and concise responses to my questions! Every topic was explained thoroughly and repetitively, which was very beneficial for my learning. I cannot thank OTHelpDesk enough for this program and helping me to pass the NBCOT!

-Anna B.

I always struggled as a test taker. I felt like I struggled in the skills necessary to break down a question and focus on what the question was asking. And the Wingman was truly something that changed the game for me in test taking! I also appreciate that it wasn’t “know X, Y, and Z” but it was truly presented in a way that applied key concepts to OT. 

-Madalyn M.

I am a person that needs different ways to understand a concept and OT Help Desk allowed me to build my test taking endurance, confidence, and reduce test taking anxiety. I appreciated Dr. C and the rest of the OT Help Desk crew because they truly care about every single student enrolled in the program. I recommend students who are beginning to study for boards to set up a good study schedule that works for you! Also, avoid comparing yourself to your peers from school and if you need more time to take the exam that is OKAY!  You will pass and you will get a job! So take your time to study and figure out a schedule that works for you! I am NOT a morning person so I made sure that I scheduled my exam for an afternoon time that way I had time to go to the sleep in, go to the gym, and eat breakfast. 

-Sarah M.

I loved everything about the OT Help desk. The staff (John and Joseph specifically) were always very quick at responding to my emails when I needed clarification. I also attended the live sessions and felt like those were really helpful. OT Help Desk also offers alot of practice questions/exams which were extremely helpful.

-Kelly D.

The OT Help Desk provided targeted study materials, practice exams, expert guidance, and structured study plans, all tailored to the board exam, which ensured focused and efficient preparation. This comprehensive support system significantly reduced my test anxiety, improved my time management skills, and deepened my understanding of complex topics. The Open/Topic Live sessions were extremely helpful because it allowed specific questions to be addressed when you were stuck on a topic. 

-Natalia G.

I would totally recommend OT Help Desk! Honestly I feel that John goes above and beyond with the context. For example I feel that what he teaches is much more than the bare minimum to pass. It’s so much more, and honestly has prepared me to be a better practitioner in so many ways!

-Lucy P.

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FAQ's

  • The Gold packages are designed for students seeking expert guidance throughout their studying process. In the Gold packages Dr. Connelly, the founder and president of OT Help Desk, pairs his extensive experience and personalized approach to test preparation to ensure that you receive the best strategies and insights. This includes comprehensive coverage during your studying process with 260 hours of pre-recorded video instruction, live interactive sessions, and a robust 10-day endurance training process, all to ensure you are thoroughly prepared for every aspect of the NBCOT OTR exam. Click here to learn more about the Gold packages.
  • The OTA Prep package is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed on the OTA exam. It combines thorough video instruction, a robust question bank with detailed explanations, visual learning aids, pre-recorded advanced sessions, and interactive group tutoring to ensure comprehensive exam readiness.
  • Each Package (Gold, OTA Prep) includes 40 topics in the following content areas: OTPF, Ethics, Research, Practice Settings, Payment Systems, Supervision Guidelines, Business and Program Planning, Visual Perception-Perception-Cognition, CVA, TBI, SCI, Neurodegenerative diseases, Disorders of the Motor Unit, Neuro-sensorimotor Approaches, Peds Development, Peds ADL/Play Development, Peds Diagnosis Outpatient, Peds Evaluation, Peds School Systems, Feeding-Eating-Swallowing, Sensory Processing, Burns, Hip Fractures & Replacements, Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Amputations, Cardiopulmonary, Pain Management, Other Physical Disorders, Shoulder, Hand Injuries, Arthritis, Splinting, Physical Agent Modalities, Wheelchair, Elbow-Forearm, Psychosocial Process, Mental Health Diagnoses, Group Process, Psychosocial Frames of Reference, and Work & ADLs.
  • The OT Help Desk is a standalone product and will get the job done and help you pass the boards.  BUT Dr. Connelly insists that if you can afford it, it is wise to stick to OT Help Desk for studying and review of content using the comprehensive resource library files included in the Gold and OTA Prep packages while using other products in addition to OT Help Desk for supplemental questions. No one product on the market is a perfect fit.
  • You can join any product (Gold or OTA Prep) at any time in the process.
  • These are included as part of the Gold Packages and the OTA Prep Package. The Foundational videos include all the content that OT students need to know when studying for the boards. It is all-video sessions that address content from Peds to Physical Disability, Mental Health, and Practice & Administration information. Each set of Foundational Videos also includes Pre-Test and Post Test questions for each topic in a video format. The Foundational Videos include everything you need to know under one umbrella.
  • In the Gold Packages there are pre-recorded versions of advanced sessions for each topic (40 total) uploaded to the course page. This allows flexibility to complete sessions at your own pace.
  • In the OTA Prep Package there are over 15 pre-recorded versions of advanced sessions uploaded to the course page. This allows flexibility to complete sessions at your own pace.
  • Each Package (Gold and OTA Prep) includes a comprehensive resource library.
  • The resources are categorized by topic and they can be found at the end of each section (Example: CVA PDFs can be found at the end of the topics on CVAs). These resource files are comprehensive and based on the NBCOT domains. They are downloadable and printable.
  • The Gold packages offer up to 10 hours per week of group tutoring sessions via Open Sessions and Topic Sessions. Four of these hours are pre-recorded for flexible access, while six hours are conducted live via Zoom. The focus of the sessions is on learning strategic processes for improving high-level clinical reasoning.
  • The OTA Prep offers 1 weekly 75-minute live group session open to all OTA Prep subscribers. During the session multiple choice and multi-select questions are reviewed, and there is typically a pediatric expert present. The focus of the sessions is on how to approach questions from a clinical reasoning perspective.
  • Your subscription grants you access to the board preparation materials, including but not limited to practice questions and quizzes/tests, resource library files, and video content, for the duration of your subscription period. Activation begins on the day of purchase.
  • The 60-Day Gold Classic Subscription is valid for 60 days from the date of activation.
  • The Gold Guarantee Subscription grants continuous access until you pass the NBCOT exam, or the service is discontinued.
  • An answer to every question is included in each package on the OT Help Desk, and unlimited retakes allow for continuous learning and improvement.
  • Test scores are able to be viewed at any time – click on “progress report” on the home page, then click the drop-down arrow for your course – you should be able to view test scores there. If you click on the icon under “statistics”, you will be provided with a breakdown of each question, your response, and the correct response.

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