Program Director Changes:  Submit the Program Director Data Form and follow ACOTE Policy IV.E.4. Program Director Changes to submit required documentation for review of credentials. Notification of ACOTE’s decision is sent electronically to the chief executive officer, dean, and program director within 4-5 weeks of ACOTE’s meeting.

• Program Director Data Form – Formstack
• OTA Summary of Program Director Credentials – Download
• OT Summary of Program Director Credentials – Download

All other personnel changes (AFWC, Dean, CEO, DCC) must be made directly in the program’s eAccreditation portal. Reference the Program eAccreditation Resources page for instructions on adding users, assigning officials, or changing information.

Alternative and Equivalent External Review Process
For degrees from institutions in countries other than the United States, ACOTE will recognize the two competent authorities for recognition matters:

1. The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), for individuals seeking to practice in a jurisdiction of the United States and who are presenting degrees or other qualifications earned abroad; and
2. The hiring employer, for individuals seeking work and who are presenting degrees or other qualifications earned abroad.