State List
CEU Requirements
20 contact hours every two years, the month depends on initial licensure (April or October)
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Special Limitations
Administrative/Academic - 6.5 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
All required documentation for renewal must be received, postmarked, or transmitted 60 days prior to license expiration date, by midnight.
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Learn more about Alabama OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by June 30th of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.
Special Requirements
Board Approved Courses - 12 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
Current NBCOT certification can be used to meet the CEU requirement.
An applicant for renewal shall document having provided occupational therapy services for at least 60 hours during the concluding licensing period (every two years).
An applicant for renewal shall document completion of the jurisprudence questionnaire prepared by the board during each continuing education cycle (this is part of the renewal application).
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Learn more about Alaska OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
12 CEUs every two years, the date depends on your initial license date
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Arizona OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
10 CEUs between the first day following your birth month last year through the last day of your birth month this year
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Arkansas OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 PDUs every two years by the last day of your birth month, the year depends on the year you were born (due in odd years if you were born in an odd year, due in even years if you were born in an even year).
Special Requirements
Clinical practice - 12 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about California OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 PDAs every two years by December 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
Learning Plan - 0 CEUs
Reflective Self-Assessment - 0 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
A licensee must complete the required 24 PDA through a minimum of two PDA categories (no more than 12 PDA will be credited in any one category).
Current NBCOT certification can be used to meet the CEU requirement.
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Learn more about Colorado OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
18 CEUs every two years by July 31st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Aug. 1, 2025 to July 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
Suicide Prevention - 2 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Connecticut OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by July 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Aug. 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Delaware OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
12 CEUs every two years by the last day of your birth month every two years depending on the year you were born. Licensees with odd birth years expire in odd years, even birth years expire in even years.
Special Requirements
LGBTQ Awareness - 2 CEUs
Public Health - 1.2 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
EXPIRATION DATE UPDATE:
All licenses issued on or after June 16, 2024 will expire on the last day of the birth month of the license holder, every two years. This will become applicable to renewals beginning after the current expiration date of September 30, 2025.
Your new expiration date will be the last day of your birth month every two years with the year depending on your birth year. If you were born in an odd year, your expiration year will be odd years. If you were born in an even year, your expiration year will be even years.
You will need to check the electronic license to see when the next year your license is expiring.
CEUs will be required to be completed with the 2 years prior to your new expiration date. For example: After you renew in September 2025, if your new expiration date is November 30, 2027; then your CEs must be completed between December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2027.
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Learn more about District of Columbia OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
26 CEUs every two years by Feb 28th of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is March 1, 2025 to Feb. 28, 2027.
Special Requirements
Medical Error - 2 CEUs
Laws and Rules - 2 CEUs
HIV/AIDS (one time only) - 1 CEU
Live hours - 14 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Florida OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by March 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028.
Special Requirements
Ethics - 2 CEUs
Direct patient care/Live courses - 12 CEUs
Special Limitations
General - 10 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Georgia OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
No CEUs required
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Hawaii OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
10 CEUs for each year of your renewal cycle
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
Additional Info
Idaho is transitioning to a 2 year renewal cycle:
* Born in an odd year? Starting October 14, 2025, when you renew, your license will be valid for 2 years.
* Born in an even year? Your 2025 licensure renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.
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Learn more about Idaho OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by December 31st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
Ethics - 1 CEU
Sexual Harassment Prevention - 1 CEU
Cultural Competence - NEW in 2025 - 1 CEU
Implicit Bias - 1 CEU
Dementia Training (if applicable) - 1 CEU
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Illinois OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
18 CEUs every two years by December 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
Category I - 9 CEUs
Special Limitations
Category II - 9 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Indiana OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
15 CEUs every two years by the 15th day of your birth month
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Special Limitations
Non Clinical Topics - 4 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
OTAs are considered mandatory reporters by the state of Iowa and are required to complete child and/or dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training. This is provided by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and must be completed within 6 months of initial employment or self-employment and every three years thereafter.
You may count these CEUs toward your total requirement but they are considered non clinical topics and are subject to the four hour limit.
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Learn more about Iowa OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
40 CEUs every two years by March 31st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
Class I, IV, V and VI - 30 CEUs
Special Limitations
Home Study - 20 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Kansas OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
12 CCUs every year by October 31st
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Nov. 1, 2025 to Oct. 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
Suicide Prevention - 6 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Kentucky OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
14 CEUs every year by the last day of your birth month
Special Requirements
Laws and Rules - 1 CEU
Ethics - 1 CEU
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Louisiana OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
6 CEUs every year by March 31st
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
Ethics - 1 CEU
Activities by Recognized Sponsors - 4 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Maine OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by June 30th with the year depending on your original licensure date
Special Requirements
Directly Related to OT - 16 CEUs
Implicit Bias (one time only) - 0 CEUs
Special Limitations
Occupational Therapy Role-Related Activities - 8 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
Current NBCOT certification can be used to meet the CEU requirement.
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Learn more about Maryland OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by your birthday
Special Requirements
Law and Ethics - starting August 2024 - 2 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Massachusetts OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years, the date depends on your initial license date
Special Requirements
Pain and Symptom Management - 1 CEU
Human Trafficking (one time only) - 0 CEUs
Implicit Bias - 2 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
NEW - Effective March 19, 2026: There is no longer a live requirement or a limit on how many hours may be earned online or by electronic media, such as videos, internet web-based seminars, video conferences, on-line continuing education programs, and on-line journal articles that are asynchronous and not interactive.
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Learn more about Michigan OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
18 CEUs every two years, the date depends on your initial licensure date
Special Requirements
Directly Related to OT Practice - 9 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Minnesota OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every 2 years by April 30th of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028.
Special Requirements
Ethics - 2 CEUs
Live - 13 CEUs
Special Limitations
Non Live - 7 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
Proof of current and active NBCOT certification may be submitted for license renewal.
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Learn more about Mississippi OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CCCs every 2 years by June 30th of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Missouri OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
10 CEUs every year by June 15th
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is June 16, 2025 to June 15, 2026.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
Additional Info
Current NBCOT certification can be used to meet the CEU requirement.
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Learn more about Montana OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
15 CEUs every two years by August 1st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Aug. 1, 2024 to Aug. 1, 2026.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Nebraska OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years, the date depends on your initial license date
Special Requirements
Jurisprudence Exam - 2 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Nevada OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by your expiration date. Licenses issued before July 15, 2023 expire on December 31 of odd years. Licenses issued after July 15, 2023 expire two years from the date of issuance.
Special Requirements
Directly Related to the Clinical Application of OT - 12 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
Current NBCOT certification can be used to meet the CEU requirement.
Note: 100 hours of active participation in the profession are required during the two years preceding renewal. Active participation includes being: a direct caregiver in OT, an OT educator, an OT administrator, an OT consultant, a member of an OT board or committee, a full time student in an advanced OT degree program or a researcher.
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Learn more about New Hampshire OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
No CEUs required
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about New Jersey OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
15 CEUs every year by September 30th
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about New Mexico OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
36 CEUs every three years
Special Requirements
Professional Subjects - 24 CEUs
Special Limitations
Self Study Limit - 24 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about New York OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
15 CCA points every year by June 30th
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Special Requirements
Ethics - 1 CEU
Compact State
No
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Learn more about North Carolina OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by June 30th of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
Additional Info
While a license expires on 6/30 of each even numbered year, you must renew and pay the renewal fee by 6/1 or a late fee is assessed.
During the online renewal application, you will be required to take the Jurisprudence Exam. The exam is over Law and Rules governing OT Practice in ND. There is also a paper format if you can not renew online.
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Learn more about North Dakota OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by June 30th of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.
Special Requirements
Ethics and Jurisprudence - 1 CEU
*NEW* - Mental Health and Addiction - 1 CEU
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Ohio OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by October 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Nov. 1, 2024 to Oct. 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
Telehealth (if applicable) - 2 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Oklahoma OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by May 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
Cultural Competency - 1 CEU
Pain Management - 1 CEU
Compact State
No
Additional Info
Current NBCOT certification can be used to meet the CEU requirement.
If using your NBCOT certification to fulfill the CEU requirement, you must still take the pain and cultural competency classes.
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Learn more about Oregon OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by June 30th of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.
Special Requirements
Child Abuse and Reporting - 2 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Pennsylvania OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 hours every two years by March 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Rhode Island OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
16 hours every two years by March 15th of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is March 16, 2025 to March 15, 2027.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
Additional Info
You must ALSO be certified and in good standing with the NBCOT or other board-approved certification program.
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Learn more about South Carolina OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
12 CC points every year by January 1st
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about South Dakota OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years. The renewal cycle begins on the first day of your birthday month and continues to the last day of the month preceding your birthday month.
Special Requirements
Ethics - 1 CEU
OT Rules - 1 CEU
Directly Related to OT Services - 12 CEUs
Suicide Prevention - 2 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
NOTE: Per the TN AOTA “The practice act does not specify that a certain number of CEUs must be “live,” but it does place a limit on the number of “independent study…online courses” (i.e. pre-recorded courses without an interactive component, capped at 12 credits) and “interactive online courses” (capped at 12 credits). This information is found on page 34 of our practice act.”
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Learn more about Tennessee OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by the last day of your birth month (the year can be found on the board website)
Special Requirements
Human Trafficking - 0 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
A passing score on the online Jurisprudence Examination is required for renewal. This is a 20 question open book test based on the OT Act and Rules. The exam is available when you log into your online account to renew your license.
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Learn more about Texas OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by May 31st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
Legal and Ethical Principles - 2 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Utah OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by May 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
Directly related to OT Services - 10 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Vermont OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
10 CEUs by your birth month in even years
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
Effective June 2025: The number of total CEUs due decreased from 20 to 10; type 1 and 2 activities were eliminated; active practice hours required for renewal were eliminated.
Human Trafficking hours were only required for renewals in 2024 or 2025.
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Learn more about Virginia OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by your birthday
Special Requirements
Suicide Assessment - 3 CEUs
Directly Related to OT Practice - 20 CEUs
Health Equity - 2 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
NEW: Effective January 16, 2026, the total number of CEUs due decreased from 30 to 24.
NOTE: Hours must be earned through two or more activity types. See Washington Administrative Code for a list of activity types.
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Learn more about Washington OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by June 30th, the year depends on your initial licensure
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about West Virginia OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 points every two years by May 31st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
Directly Related to Occupational Therapy - 12 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Wisconsin OTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs by July 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Aug. 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Wyoming OTA continuing education requirements.