California OT Continuing Education Requirements

California-licensed OT’s have a license renewal every two years, with a birth date deadline. Twenty-four (24) PDU’s (hours) of continuing education are required every two years to renew a license.

There are no online course limits if AOTA approved, and half of the hours must directly relate to the delivery of occupational therapy services.

Occupational Therapy
California Board of Occupational Therapists
View the Board Website or Email the Board
Phone: 916-263-2294
CE Required: 24 PDUs (hours) every 2 years
Home Study Allowed: No limit, must have cert.
License Expiration: DOB, every 2 years
National Accreditation Accepted: AOTA
Notes: Twelve hours must directly relate to OT service delivery

Professional Development Resources is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved provider of continuing education (#3159). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Information obtained from the California Board of Occupational Therapy on April 13, 2015.