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California Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Assistant CE Requirements

California OT/OTA CE Requirements

24 CE Hours
/ Cycle
2 Years CE Renewal
Cycle
date variesLicensure
Deadline

Requirements at a Glance

OT OTA
Deadline date varies date varies
CE Hours 24 credits every 2 years, 100% allowed online. 24 credits every 2 years, 100% allowed online.
Licensure Deadline Biennially, the date varies Biennially, the date varies
CE Overview OTs need 24 credits every 2 years. The license cycle ends biennially, the date varies. OTAs need 24 credits every 2 years. The license cycle ends biennially, the date varies.
State Board California Board of Occupational Therapy California Board of Occupational Therapy

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CALIFORNIA BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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OT CE Overview

OTs need 24 credits every 2 years. The license cycle ends biennially, the date varies.


OTA CE Overview

OTAs need 24 credits every 2 years. The license cycle ends biennially, the date varies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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California requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years for licensed OT/OTAs. Please note special topics may not be required each renewal period. Check with the California Board of Occupational Therapist to determine the requirement cadence.
California OT/OTA licenses renew on a biennial (2-year) cycle. Licenses renew Biennially, the date varies. Summit recommends completing your CE at least 30 days before your deadline.
Yes — the state licensing board accepts online CE for 100% of your renewal requirement. With Summit Professional Education, you can earn your credits your way — choose from hundreds of expert-led courses across on-demand, live webinar, livestream, and in-person formats.
California does not currently mandate specific CE topics for OT/OTA renewal beyond the general hour requirement. We always recommend verifying with the California Board of Occupational Therapist for any updates.
Most California OT/OTA licensees self-report or attest to CE completion during license renewal through the California Board of Occupational Therapist. Summit provides a certificate of completion for every CE course.
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Disclaimer: This information is accurate as of its publication date and reviewed periodically to reflect changes in licensure requirements. We welcome corrections and comments and will investigate and update accordingly. You're responsible for confirming your own license renewal requirements. Summit Professional Education, our authors, and any other contributing individual or institution aren't liable for how this information is used or relied upon. We recommend verifying current requirements directly with your state licensing board.