Approval for Occupational Therapies in Alaska

Alaska State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board - Occupational Therapy CE Information

Accepted Approvals

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All licenses issued by the Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy expire on June 30 of even-numbered years regardless of when issued, except new licenses issued within 90 days of the expiration date which will be issued to the next biennium.

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ALASKA OT/OTA CE REQUIREMENTS

An occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant who has been licensed for 12 months or more of the concluding licensing period must:

  • Complete 24 hours of continuing education during that period; OR
  • Have evidence of current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

An occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant who has been licensed for less than 12 months of the concluding licensing period must:

  • Complete 12 hours of continuing education during that period and
  • Pass the national occupational therapy examination during the 12 months immediately before the date that the applicant’s license is due to lapse; OR
  • Have evidence of current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Board Contact Info

Licensing Examiner: Sheri Ryan
Phone: (907) 465-2550
Email: [email protected]
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806

Continuing Education Information: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/PhysicalTherapyOccupationalTherapy/ContinuingEducationInformation.aspx

Applies To:

  • Alaska Occupational Therapies
    • OT
    • OTA
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Occupational Therapist

An occupational therapist who has been licensed for 12 months or more of the concluding licensing period must: complete 24 hours of continuing education during that period OR have evidence of current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

An occupational therapist who has been licensed for less than 12 months of the concluding licensing period must complete 12 hours of continuing education during that period and pass the national occupational therapy examination during the 12 months immediately before the date that the applicant's license is due to lapse; OR have evidence of current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Credential Renewal
24 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

Any course accepted by Alaska State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board - Occupational Therapy is applicable to the OT credential.

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

An occupational therapy assistant who has been licensed for 12 months or more of the concluding licensing period must: complete 24 hours of continuing education during that period OR have evidence of current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

An occupational therapy assistant who has been licensed for less than 12 months of the concluding licensing period must complete 12 hours of continuing education during that period and pass the national occupational therapy examination during the 12 months immediately before the date that the applicant's license is due to lapse; OR have evidence of current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Credential Renewal
24 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

Any course accepted by Alaska State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board - Occupational Therapy is applicable to the OTA credential.

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Currently 12 of our courses are available for Occupational Therapies regulated by Alaska State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board - Occupational Therapy. These are just a few examples!
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