Delaware OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

24 hoursfor occupational therapists

24 hoursfor OT assistants

Every 2 years (by July 31 of even-numbered years)CE cycle

July 31 of even-numbered yearslicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

Courses must be in health and social services related to occupational therapy and to your current or planned role.
Courses sponsored or approved by NBCOT, the Delaware OT Association, AOTA or AOTA-approved providers are automatically approved. Other courses can be submitted for prior approval.
Workplace training such as fire safety, OSHA, orientation and compliance doesn't count. Extra hours don't carry over.
New licensees' hours are prorated; with 10 months or less left in the cycle, none are due.
You attest to your hours at renewal. If you're picked for the random audit after July 31, you have 10 business days to send proof.
One unit is 60 minutes of learning, not counting meals and breaks.

Official sources

24 Del. Admin. Code 2000, Board of Occupational Therapy Practice regulations, section 3.0

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 Delaware

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

January 2027

Sat–Sun, Jan 9–10, 2027 · 2 days Extremity Management $795 · Newark ICE Physio· Onward WilmingtonExtremity & Ortho Details and registration

March 2027

Sun, Mar 14, 2027 Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joint Replacement $300 · 6 contact hrs · Wilmington Summit EducationExtremity & Ortho Details and registration

July 2027

Sat–Sun, Jul 31 – Aug 1, 2027 · 2 days Total Spine Thrust Manipulation $795 · Newark ICE Physio· Onward WilmingtonThrust Manipulation Details and registration

October 2027

Sat–Sun, Oct 23–24, 2027 · 2 days Lumbar Spine: Manual Therapy Management $795 · Newark ICE Physio· Onward WilmingtonSpine & TMJ 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 Delaware?

24 hours, every 2 years (by July 31 of even-numbered years).

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Delaware?

24 hours, every 2 years (by July 31 of even-numbered years).

When is the Delaware OT license renewal deadline?

July 31 of even-numbered years.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Delaware?

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

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Delaware?

4 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Delaware, in Newark and Wilmington. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.