Pennsylvania Occupational Therapists Continuing Education and License Renewals

pennsyvania occupational therapists continuing educationPennsylvania-licensed occupational therapists have a biennial license renewal with a June 30th deadline, odd years. Twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education are required every two years. There is no limit on home study. The board accepts AOTA approval of continuing education hours.

Continuing education ensures the highest possible standards for the occupational therapy profession. All licensees are required to participate in continuing education as a condition of licensing.

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

Pennsylvania-licensed occupational therapists have a license renewal every two years with a June 30th deadline, odd years. Twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license. There is no limit on home study, and the board accepts AOTA approval of continuing education credits.

Information obtained from the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy on October 1, 2013.