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Oregon Occupational Therapists Continuing Education and License Renewals

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oregon occupational therapists continuing education and license renewalsOccupational therapists licensed in the state of Oregon have a biennial license renewal with a May 1st deadline, even years. Thirty (30) hours of continuing education are required to renew a license every two years. There are no limits on home study if AOTA approved. Content must be relevant to OT practice, and seven (7) hours of pain management are required from the free class on the board website.

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. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of OT Practice (#34) and is CE Broker compliant.

Requirements for Continuing Education

Oregon-licensed occupational therapists have a license renewal every two years with a deadline of May 1st, even years. Thirty continuing education hours are needed for license renewal every two years. There are home study limits if AOTA approved. Content should be relevant to occupational therapists practice, and seven (7) hours of pain management are required from the free class on the board website.

Data obtained from the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board on March 10, 2014.

 

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Mississippi Occupational Therapists Continuing Education and License Renewals

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mississippi ot continuing education and license renewalsMississippi-licensed occupational therapists have a biennial license renewal with an April 30th deadline, even years. Twenty (20) continuing education hours are required to renew a license every two years. Of the twenty hours, seven (7) hours are allowed from home study if AOTA approved, and six (6) hours must directly relate to OT practice and be live.

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. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of OT Practice (#34) and is CE Broker compliant.

Continuing Education Requirements

Occupational therapists licensed in the state of Mississippi have a license renewal every two years with a deadline of April 30th, even years. Twenty hours of continuing education are required to renew a license every two years. Of the twenty hours, seven hours are allowed from home study if AOTA approved, and six hours should be live and directly relate to OT practice.

Information obtained from the Mississippi Advisory Council in Occupational Therapy on March 10, 2014.

 

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West Virginia Occupational Therapists Continuing Education and License Renewals

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west virginia occupational therapists continuing education and license renewalsWest Virginia-licensed occupational therapists have an annual license renewal with a December 31st deadline. Twelve (12) continuing education hours are required to renew a license. There is no limit on home study if AOTA approved.

Continuing education ensures the top possible standards for the occupational therapy profession. All licensees are required to complete continuing education as a licensing condition.

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.

Requirements for Continuing Education

Occupational therapists licensed in the state of West Virginia have a yearly license renewal with a deadline of December 31st. Twelve (12) continuing education hours are required for licensure. There are no limits on home study if AOTA approved.

Information gathered from the West Virginia Occupational Therapy Board on December 20, 2013.

 

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New Hampshire Occupational Therapists Continuing Education and License Renewals

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new hampshire occupational therapists continuing education and license renewalsNew Hampshire-licensed occupational therapists have a biennial license renewal with a December 31st deadline, odd years. Twenty-four hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license. There is no limit on distance learning, and fifty percent of hours must be clinical.

The goal of continuing education is to provide the best possible standards for the occupational therapy profession. All occupational therapists are required to earn continuing education credits as a licensing condition.

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 New Hampshire have a license renewal every two years with a deadline of December 31st, odd years. Twenty-four (24) continuing education hours are required for license renewal. There is no limit on distance learning, and fifty (50%) percent of hours must be clinical.

Information obtained from the New Hampshire OT Governing Board on December 17, 2013.

 

 

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Maryland Occupational Therapists Continuing Education and License Renewals

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Maryland-licensed occupational therapists have an annual license renewal with a June 30th deadline. Continuing education is due by December 31st. Twelve (12) continuing education hours are required to renew a license, and there is no limit on home study if AOTA approved. Eight (8) hours must relate to occupational therapy principles and procedures, and four (4) hours are allowed from occupational therapy role related activities.

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.

Requirements for Continuing Education

Occupational therapists licensed in the state of Maryland have an annual license renewal with a deadline of June 30th. Continuing education is due by December 31st. Twelve (12) continuing education hours are required for license renewal, and there is no limit on home study if AOTA approved. Eight (8) hours must relate to occupational therapy principles and procedures, and four (4) hours are allowed from occupational therapy role related activities.

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Illinois Occupational Therapists Continuing Education and License Renewals

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illinois occupational therapists continuing educationIllinois-licensed occupational therapists have a biennial license renewal with a December 31st deadline, odd years. Twenty-hour hours of continuing education are required to renew a license, and there is no limit on home study if AOTA approved.

Continuing education assures the top possible standards for the occupational therapy profession. All licensed occupational therapists are required to participate in continuing education as a licensing condition.

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 Illinois have a license renewal every two years with a deadline of December 31st, odd years. Twenty-four (24) continuing education hours are required to renew a license. There is no home study limit if AOTA approved.

Information obtained from the Illinois DPR – Occupational Therapists on September 10, 2013.

 

 

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North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapists Continuing Education and License Renewals

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north carolina marriage and family therapists continuing educationNorth Carolina-licensed marriage and family therapists have an annual license renewal with a June 30th deadline. Twenty (20) hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license. All twenty hours are allowed from home study. Three hours of ethics are required at each renewal, and continuing education units are accepted by the board if the title and content relate to the marriage and family therapy profession. Learn more about our three hour ethics course for marriage and family therapists.

The main reason for continuing education is to assure the highest possible standards for the marriage and family therapy profession. All licensees are required to participate in continuing education as a licensing condition.

Professional Development Resources is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC Provider #5590); by the American Psychological Association (APA); and by the National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC, Provider #000279).

Continuing Education Requirements

North Carolina-licensed marriage and family therapists have an annual license renewal with a June 30th deadline. Twenty (20) hours of continuing education are required to renew a license, and there are no limits on home study. Three hours of professional ethics are required at each renewal, and continuing education hours are accepted by the board if the title and content relate to the marriage and family therapy profession.

Information obtained from the North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board on May 30, 2013.

 

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Missouri Occupational Therapists Continuing Education and License Renewals

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Missouri-licensed occupational therapists have a biennial license renewal with a June 30th deadline. Twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license (1 CCC = 1 hour). Fifty percent (50%) of continuing education must directly relate to delivery of occupational therapy services. There is no limit on home study if AOTA approved.

The reason for continuing education is to ensure the highest possible standards for the occupational therapists profession. All licensees are required to participate in continuing education as a licensing condition.

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.

Requirements for Continuing Education

Missouri-licensed occupational therapists have a biennial license renewal with a June 30th deadline. Twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license. Fifty percent (50%) of continuing education must directly relate to delivery of occupational therapy services. There is no limit on home study if AOTA approved.

Data obtained from the Missouri Board of OT on May 22, 2013.

 

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Florida OT/OTA License Renewal Requirements

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Florida-licensed Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) have an upcoming license renewal deadline of February 28, 2013 (due odd-numbered years).

Every licensee must complete 26 hours of approved continuing education (CE):

  • Two (2) hours of a course provided by a Board of Occupational Therapy approved provider relating to the Prevention of Medical Errors.
  • Two (2) hours of a course provided by a Board of Occupational Therapy approved provider relating to the laws and rules for occupational therapy.
  • Twelve (12) hours of home study per biennium are allowed. Home study education is independent study and requires a certificate of completion. Home study education does not include a web-based, satellite transmitted or online instruction program that allows or requires the licensee to interact or communicate back and forth with the instructor during the presentation of the program.

 

Florida OT earning CE online

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. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of OT Practice (#34) and is CE Broker compliant (courses are submitted within one week of completion). Florida-licensed OTs and OTAs can earn up to 12 hours per renewal cycle through online courses available @ https://www.pdresources.org/profession/index/5

The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA), will now review your continuing education records in the electronic tracking system (CE Broker) at the time of renewal. It will happen automatically when you renew your license and it is important that you understand this simple change. Learn more @ http://www.ceatrenewal.com/

For Initial Licensure Renewal

Licensees initially licensed within the second half of the licensure biennium are exempt from the completing the total 26 hours of CE requirements for renewal with the exception of:

If you were licensed on or after 03/01/12, you are exempt from completing the total 26 hours required or the biennium ending 02/28/13. Even though you completed a 2 hour course in prevention of medical errors for initial licensure purposes, you must complete an additional 2 hours of prevention of medical errors for each renewal. You must also complete 1 hour of HIV/AIDS, only if you have not previously completed one. The 1 hour of HIV/AIDS CE requirement is a one-time requirement.

The licensee shall retain the certificates of attendance or other records for 4 years for documentation purposes, in case of audit.

Information obtained from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy website on 12/7/2012: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/occupational/

Celebrate Occupational Therapy Month with 25% off CEUs!

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Each year in April, occupational therapists, assistants, and students host a month-long celebration showcasing the importance of Occupational Therapy.

Happy OT Month!Occupational Therapists are part of a vitally important profession that helps people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Your holistic and customized approach to evaluations, interventions, and outcomes help a child with disabilities participate in school and in social situations, assist a person recovering from injuries to regain skills, aid an older adult to stay as independent as possible, and offer the specialized support and services to people of all ages and in all circumstances that only occupational therapy can provide.

To show our support, we are offering a 25% discount on all of our AOTA CEU courses through April 30, 2012. Just use coupon code OTSROCK during checkout @ www.pdresources.org.

Thanks for all you do!

Professional Development Resources is an 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.

Coupon valid on FUTURE orders only; cannot be applied retroactively. Expires 4/30/12.