Arizona OT and OTA CEU requirements

What occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants need to renew a Arizona license, summarized from the board's own rules. Last checked October 24, 2026.

20 clock hoursfor occupational therapists

12 clock hoursfor OT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

Every 2 years from your initial license or last renewal datelicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

Hours must be done in the 2 years before your license expires.
The board decides whether hours contribute to your professional competency and relate to clinical OT practice.
In-service training counts for at most 4 hours, and safety, fire evacuation and CPR training don't count.
Presenting a program of at least 1.5 hours counts for up to 4 hours.

Official sources

This is a plain-language summary to help you plan. Rules change and your board has the final word, so confirm with the sources above before you renew. If you also hold NBCOT certification, NBCOT has its own renewal requirements.

In-person courses open to OTs in Arizona

35 upcoming courses in Arizona list OTs in their audience (or come from providers whose courses are open to OTs). Check each course's approval for Arizona with the provider.

November 2026

Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling (SFDN1) $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Scottsdale Structure & Function· OrthoArizonaDry Needling Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Lumbar Spine: Manual Therapy Management $795 · Phoenix ICE Physio· Streamline Performance Physical TherapySpine & TMJ Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Spinal Manipulation 1 (SMT-1) $625 · Phoenix AAMT· Phoenix, AZThrust Manipulation Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Functional Dry Needling Level 2 (2-Day) Price on provider site · Tucson Evidence in Motion· Proactive Physical TherapyDry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Phoenix AAMT· Phoenix, AZDry Needling Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Pelvic Floor Dry Needling (PFDN) $895 · Phoenix AAMT· Phoenix, AZDry Needling Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Advanced MLD - Management of Post Plastic Surgery Procedures $1,100 · Mesa Academy of Lymphatic Studies· ASIS Massage EducationMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Fascial Manipulation Level One (FM-1) $1,300 · Chandler Structure & Function· Stretch 2 WinManual Therapy & Soft Tissue Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Dec 12–13, 2026 · 2 days Extremity Manipulation 1 (EMT-1) $625 · Phoenix AAMT· Phoenix, AZThrust Manipulation Details and registration

January 2027

Fri–Sun, Jan 8–10, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Phoenix AAMT· Phoenix, AZDry Needling Details and registration
Jan 14–20, 2027 · 7 days Lymphedema Therapy Certification Price on provider site · Scottsdale Klose Training· Hyatt Place Scottsdale – NorthMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Jan 22–24, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling (SFDN1) $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Glendale Structure & Function· Foothills Sports Medicine Physical TherapyDry Needling Details and registration

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Schedules checked October 24, 2026. Dates, prices and CEU approvals come from each provider's public schedule and can change, so confirm with the provider before you register.

Common questions

How many CE hours do occupational therapists need in Arizona?

20 clock hours, every 2 years.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Arizona?

12 clock hours, every 2 years.

When is the Arizona OT license renewal deadline?

Every 2 years from your initial license or last renewal date.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Arizona?

No specific topics are required, as long as the courses meet the board's rules below.

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Arizona?

35 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Arizona, in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Tucson. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.