Arkansas OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

10 contact hoursfor occupational therapists

10 contact hoursfor OT assistants

Every yearCE cycle

Last day of your birth month, every yearlicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

All hours must pertain directly to occupational therapy. The committee doesn't pre-approve courses; you decide whether a course fits.
If you work in administration or education, up to half (5 hours) can be in that area; the rest must relate to clinical OT practice.
Book, journal or video review counts for at most 2 hours a year. Self-study, publications and research need the committee's approval before renewal.
New licensees don't need hours for their first partial year.

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 Arkansas

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

November 2026

Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 1 (Satellite Lab) $695 · Fayetteville Herman & Wallace· UAMS NWPelvic Health Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Nov 20–22, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Little Rock AAMT· Little Rock, ARDry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Little Rock AAMT· Little Rock, ARDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

Sat–Sun, Jan 16–17, 2027 · 2 days FDM Module 1: Shoulder, Knee & Ankle Price on provider site · Jonesboro FDM Academy· NYITCOM at Arkansas State UniversityManual Therapy & Soft Tissue Details and registration

February 2027

Fri–Sun, Feb 5–7, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Little Rock AAMT· Little Rock, ARDry Needling Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Feb 20–21, 2027 · 2 days Systematic Evaluation and Treatment of the Hand $679 · 15 contact hrs · Fort Smith IAOM-US· Mercy Orthopedic Hospital |Hand & Upper Extremity Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Feb 26–28, 2027 · 3 days Pelvic Floor Dry Needling (PFDN) $895 · Little Rock AAMT· Little Rock, ARDry Needling Details and registration

July 2027

Jul 10–18, 2027 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Little Rock Academy of Lymphatic Studies· CITY-Little RockMedical & Acute Care Details and registration

See these on the map Email me new courses like these

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 Arkansas?

10 contact hours, every year.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Arkansas?

10 contact hours, every year.

When is the Arkansas OT license renewal deadline?

Last day of your birth month, every year.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Arkansas?

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

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Arkansas?

8 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Arkansas, in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Jonesboro and Fort Smith. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.