Approval in Washington

Washington State Department of Health - Occupational Therapy Practice Board CE Information

Accepted Approvals

AOTA 0000000991

Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years, by their birth date. The CE hours must have been obtained during the preceding two years, from birth date to birth date. CE hours cannot be carried over to the next reporting period.

Suicide Prevention Training: All licensees are required to take three hours of training on suicide prevention at least once every 6 years. See a list of approved courses here: https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/suicide-prevention/training-programs/model-list

APPROVALS: The Board does not pre-approve continuing education courses for presenters or licensees. CE hours may be obtained through 2 or more of the following methods which have specified goals and objectives relating to the practice of occupational therapy as defined in RCW 18.59.020 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=18.59.020) and WAC 246-847-010 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-847-010); inservice, coursework, conferences, workshops, peer reviewed self-study, presentations or publications.

Licensing Board Page: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/occupational-therapist-and-occupational-therapy-assistant/licensing-information

Board Contact Info

Washington State Department of Health
Town Center 2
111 Israel Rd. S.E.
Tumwater, WA 98501

Licensing and Renewals
Phone: 360-236-4700
Email: HSQA[email protected]

https://doh.wa.gov/about-us/contact-us

Applies To:

  • Washington Occupational Therapies
    • OT
    • OTA
Select credential:

Occupational Therapist

Licensees must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your OT credential.

Any course accepted by Washington State Department of Health - Occupational Therapy Practice Board is applicable to the OT credential.

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Managing Plantar Fasciitis: A Comprehensive Overview For The Rehab Therapist

Mar 25th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

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Mar 11th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

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Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Management

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:05pm Pacific

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Apr 15th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

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Occupational Therapist Assistant

Licensees must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your OTA credential.

Any course accepted by Washington State Department of Health - Occupational Therapy Practice Board is applicable to the OTA credential.

View Courses

Identifying & Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

May 26th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

A Therapist's Guide To Foam Rolling

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Massage
Recorded Webinar
$38

Managing Plantar Fasciitis: A Comprehensive Overview For The Rehab Therapist

Mar 25th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Mar 11th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Physical Therapy; Massage; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Management

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:05pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Fall Risk Factors and Assessment

Apr 15th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Nursing
Live Event
$47

Suicide Prevention Training

3.00 CE credit hours

All licensees are required to take three hours of training on suicide prevention at least once every 6 years. See a list of approved courses here: https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/suicide-prevention/training-programs/model-list

We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Identifying & Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

May 26th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

A Therapist's Guide To Foam Rolling

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Massage
Recorded Webinar
$38

Managing Plantar Fasciitis: A Comprehensive Overview For The Rehab Therapist

Mar 25th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Mar 11th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Physical Therapy; Massage; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Management

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:05pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Fall Risk Factors and Assessment

Apr 15th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Nursing
Live Event
$47

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