Applies To:
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New York
Occupational Therapists
- OT
- OTA
Licensed and registered Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants must complete 36 hours of continuing education learning activities during every 3-year registration cycle.
- At least 24 hours of the continuing education learning activities must focus on professional subjects (subjects that contribute to competent occupational therapy practice.)
- The remaining 12 hours can focus on one or more related subjects (legal, ethical, regulatory, health care, reimbursement, supervision, business practices, professional conduct and other topics that relate to the occupational therapy professions or contribute to the health and welfare of the public.)
- No more than 12 continuing education hours may be completed through independent study.
For more information on continuing education requirements: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/occupational-therapists/professional-practice/continuing-education-occupational-therapists
Board Contact Info
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Occupational Therapy
General Customer Service: 518-474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 570.
Contact Page: https://www.op.nysed.gov/how-contact-us
Contact Form: https://op-support.nysed.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=1500002598281
Continuing Education for Occupational Therapy
Paul Thompson, Acting Executive Secretary
Phone: 518-474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 100
Email: [email protected]
Occupational Therapist
36 hours of continuing education learning activities during every 3-year registration cycle.
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At least 24 hours of the continuing education learning activities must focus on professional subjects (subjects that contribute to competent occupational therapy practice.)
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The remaining 12 hours can focus on one or more related subjects (legal, ethical, regulatory, health care, reimbursement, supervision, business practices, professional conduct and other topics that relate to the occupational therapy professions or contribute to the health and welfare of the public.)
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No more than 12 continuing education hours may be completed through independent study.
Credential Renewal
36 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your OT credential.
CE-Credit.com does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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36 hours of continuing education learning activities during every 3-year registration cycle.
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At least 24 hours of the continuing education learning activities must focus on professional subjects (subjects that contribute to competent occupational therapy practice.)
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The remaining 12 hours can focus on one or more related subjects (legal, ethical, regulatory, health care, reimbursement, supervision, business practices, professional conduct and other topics that relate to the occupational therapy professions or contribute to the health and welfare of the public.)
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No more than 12 continuing education hours may be completed through independent study.
Credential Renewal
36 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your OTA credential.
CE-Credit.com does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
| Course Description | Medium |
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Efficacy and Acceptability of Interventions for Co-occurring PTSD and SUD: A Meta-analysis
1.5 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Professional Readiness; Treatment Knowledge |
Reading-Based Online |
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Best Practices for Successful Reentry From Criminal Justice Settings for People Living With Mental Health Conditions And/or Substance Use Disorders: EVIDENCE-BASED RESOURCE GUIDE SERIES
4 CE credit hours
Forensic, Criminal Justice; Service Coordination |
Reading-Based Online |
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Unveiling Shame: Nurturing Resilience and Agency
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Application to Practice |
Recorded Webinar |
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Requirements for Clinical Record-Keeping: From the Basic to the Complicated
2 CE credit hours
Laws, Regulations, Legal; Documentation |
Recorded Webinar |
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A Primer on Non-Medical Prescription Opioid Misuse: Prevalence, Trends, and Clinical Implications
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Prevention; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Recorded Webinar |
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Overall and Sex-specific Risk Factors for Subjective Cognitive Decline: Findings from the 2015–2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey
1 CE credit hour
Aging, Long Term Care |
Reading-Based Online |
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Gaming My Way to Recovery: A Systematic Scoping Review of Digital Game Interventions for Young People's Mental Health Treatment and Promotion
2 CE credit hours
Children and Adolescents |
Reading-Based Online |
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Treating Depression With EMDR Therapy: Techniques and Interventions
14 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods |
Book |
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Promoting Successful Cognitive Aging: A Ten-Year Update
3.25 CE credit hours
Aging, Long Term Care; Clinical Topics & Methods |
Reading-Based Online |
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Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA): Practice Guide 2023
3.75 CE credit hours
Application to Practice; Addictions, Substance Use; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Reading-Based Online |
