Specialty Certification in Environmental Modification (SCEM)

Issued by American Occupational Therapy Association

Earners of this certification have demonstrated specialized knowledge, critical thinking, and occupational therapy practice experience in the area of environmental modification.

Additional Details

Skills

Critical Thinking
Environmental Evaluation & Assessment
Environmental Modification Interventions
Environmental Modification Service Delivery
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Occupational Therapy

Earning Criteria

Certified or licensed by and in good standing with an AOTA-recognized credentialing or regulatory body
Have a minimum of 2,000 hours as an occupational therapy practitioner
Have a minimum of 600 hours delivering occupational therapy services to clients in the area of environmental modification within the last 5 years
Submitted a comprehensive reflective portfolio of professional development activities
To maintain SCEM, certificants must meet continuing professional development requirements and apply for recertification every five years.
Note: Certificants who earned the SCEM credential achieved it through a legacy portfolio-based process.