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Arizona Occupational Therapy Continuing Education Requirements 

Updated 8/22/2024

How many continuing education hours are required during a reporting period?

Occupational therapists licensed in Arizona must complete twenty (20) hours every two (2) years.

Occupational therapy assistants licensed in Arizona must complete twelve (12) hours every two (2) years.

New Licensees

Not Specified

How long is the reporting period?

Two (2) Years.

How is credit hour defined?

Not defined.

Can CE credits be carried over into the next reporting period?

No, a licensee shall complete the continuing education clock hours within the two (2) year period before the date the licensee’s license expires.

Are there any specific requirements for continuing education?

No

What types of activities can be used for the continuing education requirements?

Activity

Documentation

Maximum Hours

A professional workshop, seminar, or conference

The American and Arizona Occupational Therapy Association’s original check-in sheet displaying the organization’s name, official stamp, hours, and licensee’s name; or

Photocopy of a signed certificate or letter issued by the sponsoring organization or instructor displaying the clock-hours, date of attendance, name of the workshop, seminar, or conference, licensee’s name, and information necessary to contact the sponsoring organization or instructor for verification of attendance.

No limit

Self-study or formal study through course work

A photocopy of a signed certificate or letter issued by the sponsoring organization or instructor displaying the clock hours, dates of attendance, name of the study or course work, licensee’s name, and information necessary to contact the sponsoring organization or instructor for verification of attendance.

No limit

Viewing a taped video presentation

A photocopy of a signed certificate or letter issued by the sponsoring organization or instructor displaying the clock-hours, dates of attendance, name of the study or course work, licensee’s name, and information necessary to contact the sponsoring organization or instructor for verification.

No limit

Undergraduate, graduate college, or university course work of a grade “C” or better

A course completion notification sheet and a statement describing how the course extends the licensee’s professional skill and knowledge.

No limit

Publishing

A book

Copy of the book

Ten (10) hours

An article

Copy of the article

Four (4) hours

A chapter of a book

Copy of the chapter or book

Five (5) hours

A film

Copy of the film

Six (6) hours

A videotape

Copy of videotape

Six (6) hours

Presenting

Presenting a program, workshop, seminar, or conference of not less than 1.5 hours in duration/

A brochure, agenda, or similar printed material describing:

  • The content of the presentation, workshop, seminar, or conference;
  • The date, duration, and location of the presentation conference, workshop, or seminar; and
  • The name of the presenting licensee or a signed certificate or letter from the program organizer if other than the presenting licensee.

Four (4) hours

In-Service Training

In-service training related to clinical occupational therapy services excluding safety, fire evacuation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

A letter from the supervising occupational therapist or other immediate supervisor; and

A licensee’s statement consisting of:

  • Specific topics,
  •  Presenters,
  • Dates,
  • Times,
  • Location, and

How the training or in-service relates to the clinical practice of occupational therapy or contributes to professional competency.

Four (4) hours

Course Approval Requirements

Continuing education shall contribute to professional competency and the practice of occupational therapy. The Board shall determine if continuing education hours contribute directly to professional competency and if the continued education hours relate to the clinical practice of occupational therapy.

How do I report my CE activities?

Arizona OTs and OTAs can now report continuing education compliance through CE Broker. 

The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Partners with CE Broker

Reference

4 A.A.C. 43-203

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