Activity

Documentation

Credit Earned

Maximum

Approved CE Courses

Completion of an approved continuing education program or activity related to the practice of occupational therapy.

If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the applicant’s name, number of credits earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity for continuing education credit, and the date on which the program was held or activity completed.

The number of hours approved by the sponsor or the approving organization. If the activity was not approved for a set number of hours, then one (1) hour of continuing education for each sixty (60) minutes of participation may be earned.

No Limit

Academic Courses

Completion of academic courses related to the practice of occupational therapy offered in an occupational therapy education program approved by the board.

If audited, an applicant shall submit an official transcript that reflects completion of the academic course and number of semester or quarter credit hours earned.

Five (5) hours of continuing education may be earned for each semester credit hour earned. Three (3) hours of continuing education may be earned for each quarter credit hour earned.

No Limit

Publications

Initial publication of a chapter or an article related to the practice of occupational therapy in either of the following: A peer-reviewed textbook. A professional health care textbook. A peer-reviewed journal or periodical. Practice area related article in lay publication (community newspaper and newsletter). Non-peer reviewed professional publication (such as OT Practice, SIS Quarterly and Advance).

If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the applicant as the author of the publication or a publication acceptance letter.

Ten (10) hours of continuing education can be earned for a publishing a peer reviewed textbook, professional healthcare textbook or a peer reviewed journal or periodical.

Two (2) hours of continuing education can be earned for publishing a practice related article in a lay publication.

Five (5) hours of continuing education can be earned for publishing a non-peer reviewed professional publication.

A maximum of ten (10) hours may be earned in each renewal period.

Independent Reading

Independent reading of peer reviewed articles or viewing or listening to media related to the practice of occupational therapy that does not include a self-assessment component.

If audited, an applicant shall submit an affidavit attesting to the number of hours the applicant spent participating in these activities and that includes a description of the activity.

One (1) hour for each sixty (60) minutes of participation.

A maximum of five (5) hours may be earned in each renewal period.

Presentations

Initial presentation of an academic or continuing education program that is not a part of the applicant’s regular job description.

If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of the curriculum and a letter from the program sponsor verifying the length and date of the presentation.

Three (3) hours may be earned for each sixty (60) minutes of presentation.

A maximum of ten (10) hours may be earned in each renewal period.

Fieldwork Supervision

Fieldwork supervision that is not part of the applicant’s primary job description.

If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of a letter of verification or certificate from school including dates of fieldwork and name of fieldwork student.

Level I: One (1) hour of continuing education, for all supervision activities, may be earned per student.

Level II: One (1) hour of continuing education may be earned for each week of supervision per student supervised.

A maximum of twelve (12) hours of continuing education may be earned in each renewal period.

Participation of State or National Board

Participating on a state or national board, or board of a local chapter or association or committee, or volunteering related to the field of occupational therapy. A state or national board, or board of a local chapter or association is considered acceptable by the board if it enhances the participant’s knowledge and understanding of the field of occupational therapy.

If audited, an applicant shall submit documentation verifying the licensee’s participation in at least 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the board.

Attendance at a meeting equals one (1) credit hour of continuing education. Attendance at a volunteering activity equals one (1) credit hour of continuing education

A maximum of ten (10) hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

Research

Primary or co-primary investigator in research activities or outcome studies, or externally funded service training projects associated with grants or post-graduation studies related to the field of occupational therapy.