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The Standards review process is completed every 5 years to ensure that the entry-level educational standards reflect current occupational therapy practice. ACOTE uses a comprehensive review process to ensure participation by all stakeholders and communities of interest. For more information, [please visit the ACOTE website at](please visit the ACOTE website at www.acoteonline.org)[ ](please visit the ACOTE website at www.acoteonline.org)[www.acoteonline.org](please visit the ACOTE website at www.acoteonline.org).  \nFOR ALL STANDARDS, IF ONE COMPONENT OF THE STANDARD IS NONCOMPLIANT, THE ENTIRE STANDARD WILL BE CITED. 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