NBCOT® COTA® Challenges and Insights: Educators’ Perspectives on Driving Student and Program Success
OTA educators reveal top challenges to student success, gaps in early performance data, and what’s needed to improve NBCOT® COTA® outcomes
With first-time pass rates on the NBCOT® COTA® exam declining and student attrition on the rise, faculty are under pressure to do more—with less. Many are struggling to identify at-risk learners early, support knowledge retention, and prepare students for an exam that demands higher-order thinking and real-world clinical reasoning.
To better understand these pain points, TrueLearn surveyed OTA program leaders and faculty across the country. Their insights highlight key areas where students are falling behind—and where programs need more support.

In this whitepaper, you’ll discover:
- The top academic challenges OTA educators are facing today
- Where current NBCOT® COTA® prep tools are falling short
- What resources faculty say they need to better support student outcomes
To gain deeper insights, download the whitepaper now.
TrueLearn’s solution for OTA programs leverages cognitive science and data analytics to deliver curriculum-aligned NBCOT® COTA® content and actionable insights that support teaching, early intervention, and student success.
Find Out How*NPTE® is a trademark of Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT®). This website is not endorsed or approved by Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT®).