California OTs Continuing Education Requirements

From Professional Development Resources

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California-licensed occupational therapists have a biennial license renewal with a date of birth deadline.

Twenty-four (24) PDUs (hours) are required every two (2) years, and there are no limits for online continuing education courses if AOTA-approved.

Twelve (12) hours must directly relate to OT service delivery.

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
Online CE Allowed: No limit
License Expiration: DOB, every 2 years
National Accreditation Accepted: AOTA
Notes: 12 hours must directly relate to OT service delivery
Date of Info: 6/9/2015

California-licensed OTs may earn all 24 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the Occupational Therapy at PDResources. Click here to view AOTA-approved online CEUs.

 

Continuing Education Courses for Occupational Therapists

Ethics for Occupational Therapists is a 3-hour online continuing education course that teaches OTs how to handle ethical and moral dilemmas in practice. Ethical and moral issues pervade our lives, especially in the healthcare arena. Occupational therapists are frequently confronted with a variety of ethical and moral dilemmas, and their decisions can have long-range effects both professionally and personally. Why does one decision win out over another? What does the decision process involve? How do these decisions impact those involved? This course will address these questions from the framework of ethical decision models and the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics.

 

Medical Marijuana is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that presents a summary of the current literature on the various medical, legal, educational, occupational, and ethical aspects of marijuana. In spite of the fact that nearly half of the states in this country have enacted legislation legalizing marijuana in some fashion, the reality is that neither the intended “medical” benefits of marijuana nor its known (and as yet unknown) adverse effects have been adequately examined using controlled studies. Conclusive literature remains sparse, and opinion remains divided and contentious.This course will address the major questions about marijuana that are as yet unanswered by scientific evidence. What are the known medical uses for marijuana? What is the legal status of marijuana in state and federal legislation? What are the interactions with mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and suicidal behavior? Is marijuana addictive? Is marijuana a gateway drug? What are the adverse consequences of marijuana use? Do state medical marijuana laws increase the use of marijuana and other drugs? The course will conclude with a list of implications for healthcare and mental health practitioners.

 

Ethics and Social Media is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that examines the use of Social Networking Services (SNS) on both our personal and professional lives. Is it useful or appropriate (or ethical or therapeutic) for a therapist and a client to share the kinds of information that are routinely posted on SNS like Facebook, Twitter, and others? How are psychotherapists to handle “Friending” requests from clients? What are the threats to confidentiality and therapeutic boundaries that are posed by the use of social media sites, texts, or tweets in therapist-client communication?The purpose of this course is to offer psychotherapists the opportunity to examine their practices in regard to the use of social networking services in their professional relationships and communications. Included are ethics topics such as privacy and confidentiality, boundaries and multiple relationships, competence, the phenomenon of friending, informed consent, and record keeping. A final section offers recommendations and resources for the ethical use of social networking and the development of a practice social media policy.

 

The Occupational Therapist in Long-Term Care Laura More, MSW, LCSW; Edie Deane-Watson, MS, CCC-A, CCM Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings. The most common workplace is schools, followed by private practice and hospitals. A growing number of occupational therapists, however, are working full or part-time in skilled nursing facilities as the population of the United States ages. Every practice setting has unique characteristics that affect clinical practice. Skilled nursing facilities have a multitude of regulations, complicated billing practices, and a culture of care that must be learned and integrated into the clinician’s treatment habits. This can make it difficult for the OT working part-time or PRN in a skilled nursing facility. This introductory course will provide an overview of the important aspects of long-term care that affect treatment, including the structure, organization and reimbursement system of skilled nursing facilities. The average resident and common treatment areas will also be discussed.

 

California Occupational Therapists CE Information

By Carmen Wilson

California Occupational Therapists Continuing EducationCalifornia-licensed occupational therapists have a license renewal every two years with a deadline of the birth date.

Twenty-four (24) PDU’s or hours are required in order to renew a license, and there are no limits for online CE if AOTA approved. Twelve hours must directly relate to the delivery of occupational therapy services.

California-licensed OTs may earn all 24 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the Occupational Therapy page of this site. Click here to view AOTA-approved online CEUs.

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.

Continuing Education Courses for Occupational Therapists:

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out daily tasks. Symptoms of bipolar disorder can be severe. They are different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through from time to time. Bipolar disorder symptoms can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance, and even suicide. But bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with this illness can lead full and productive lives. This introductory course, from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), provides a brief overview of bipolar disorder in adults, including: signs and symptoms; diagnosis; risk factors; and treatment options. Course #10-92 | 2012 | 28 pages | 10 posttest questions

 

It is well-established by research that many learners on the autism spectrum benefit from the use of visuals. How can we go beyond a basic use of symbols to create and implement individualized visuals that will help our students learn and communicate more comprehensively? Participants will learn about considerations and strategies to take into account in order to put more effective visuals in place for their students on the autism spectrum. Topics covered include: broadening symbol selection, adding layers and additional components to visuals in order to make them more motivating and meaningful, providing visuals for a wide variety of expressive communicative functions, and using visuals for comprehension and organization as well as expression.The course video is split into 2 parts for your convenience: part 1 is 56 minutes and part 2 is 57 minutes.Course #20-94 | 2015 | 14 posttest questions

 

Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings. The most common workplace is schools, followed by private practice and hospitals. A growing number of occupational therapists, however, are working full or part-time in skilled nursing facilities as the population of the United States ages. Every practice setting has unique characteristics that affect clinical practice. Skilled nursing facilities have a multitude of regulations, complicated billing practices, and a culture of care that must be learned and integrated into the clinician’s treatment habits. This can make it difficult for the OT working part-time or PRN in a skilled nursing facility. This introductory course will provide an overview of the important aspects of long-term care that affect treatment, including the structure, organization and reimbursement system of skilled nursing facilities. The average resident and common treatment areas will also be discussed.Course #20-87 | 2014 | 27 pages | 14 posttest questions

 

This course explains the basics of lactose intolerance from the prevalence and pathophysiology to the management of lactose intolerance. It also goes beyond the basics by including the dietary treatment of lactose intolerance from a registered dietitian’s perspective by outlining the steps of the nutrition care process and providing strategies for nutrition counseling. It includes information on psycho-emotional factors such as anxiety and depression that can affect lactose intolerance symptoms and pose barriers to successful treatment. Two case studies are included to assist health professionals in understanding the client perspective. This course will be informative for anyone with lactose intolerance as well as registered dietitians and other health professionals who counsel those with lactose intolerance.Course #20-78 | 2014 | 33 pages | 18 posttest questions

 

Certainly no one would choose a pain-filled body over a healthy, pain-free body. Yet every day, people unwittingly choose actions and attitudes that contribute to pain or lead to other less-than-desirable consequences on their health, relationships or ability to function. These actions and attitudes are what are called self-defeating behaviors (SDBs) and they keep us from living life to the fullest—if we let them. This course is a self-instructional module that “walks” readers through the process of replacing their self-defeating chronic pain issues with healthy, positive, and productive life-style behaviors. It progresses from an analysis of the emotional aspects of living with chronic pain to specific strategies for dealing more productively with it. Through 16 guided exercises, readers will learn how to identify their self-defeating behaviors (SDBs), analyze and understand them, and then replace them with life-giving actions that lead to permanent behavioral change.

License Renewals and Continuing Education for California Occupational Therapists

california occupational therapists continuing education requirements
California-licensed occupational therapists have a biennial license renewal with a birth date deadline. Twenty-four (24) PDU’s (hours) are required every two years for license renewal. There are no home study 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 gathered from the California Board of Occupational Therapy on April 13, 2015.

 

California Occupational Therapists Continuing Education and License Renewals

Occupational Therapy

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California-licensed occupational therapists have a biennial license renewal with a birth date deadline, even years. Twenty-hour (24 PDUs) continuing education hours are required to renew a license. There are no limits on home study if AOTA approved, and a certificate of completion is required. Twelve (12 PDUs) hours of continuing education must relate directly to occupational therapy 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.

Continuing Education Requirements

Occupational therapists licensed in the state of California have a license renewal every two years with a birth date deadline, even years. Twenty-hour (24 PDUs) hours of continuing education are required for license renewal. There are no home study limits if AOTA approved, and a certificate is required. Twelve (12 PDUs) continuing education hours must relate directly to occupational therapy service delivery.

Information obtained from the California Board of Occupational Therapists on July 28, 2014.

Continuing Education Courses for Occupational Therapists