Yes — accepted under our AOTA accreditation.

Pennsylvania | Physical Health | Occupational Therapists

State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure

Impact CE's distance-learning courses meet the continuing education requirements of the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure, accepted under our AOTA approval.

Total Hours Required
24 CE credit hours every 2 years
May Be Online / Home Study
All 24 100% of the cycle, no cap
Mandatory Requirements
1 mandatory child abuse reporting
Our Courses That Count
20 including every mandatory requirement

Mandatory Requirements

These hours count toward your 24 CE credit hours, but must cover specific content.

2 CE credit hours

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting

At least 2 hours of the required 24 hours shall be completed in child abuse recognition and reporting.

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Credentials This Covers

Every credential below carries the same requirements.

  • OT Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • OTA Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Each requires 24 CE credit hours to renew.

About This Approval

The State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure regulates and licenses persons providing occupational therapy services to the general public in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Board’s purpose is to safeguard the public from harm caused by unqualified persons; to assure the highest degree of professional care and conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; and to assure the availability of occupational therapy services of the highest quality to persons in need of such services.

OT & OTA licenses expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year.

Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants shall complete a minimum of 24 continuing education hours in each biennial period as a condition of licensure renewal.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting. At least 2 hours of the required 24 hours shall be completed in child abuse recognition and reporting

NOTE: A licensee is exempt from complying with CE requirements for the first biennial renewal period following initial licensure.

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Board Contact

Board
State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure
Official Page
www.pals.pa.gov

State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure

Mailing Address:
State Board of Occupational Therapy
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649


Physical Address:
2525 N 7th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Phone: 1-833-DOS-BPOA
Email: ST-OCCUPATIONAL@PA.GOV
Website: https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/occupational-therapy.html

A Note on Accuracy

We keep this current, but board rules change without notice — interpreting your state's rules and confirming course relevance is ultimately your responsibility.

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