District of Columbia OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

24 contact hoursfor occupational therapists

12 contact hoursfor OT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

Last day of your birth month, every 2 years (DC is moving all licenses to this schedule)license renewal deadline

Required topics

2 hours of LGBTQ cultural competency (cultural competency and health equity by state)
10% of your hours on the public health priorities the DC Health Director publishes (see the 2025 notice)

Rules to know

Hours must be done in the 2 years before your license expires.
You certify your hours on the renewal application. The board audits a share of licensees, so keep proof of each course: dates, hours and the sponsor's verification.
DC is moving every license to a birth-month renewal date. During the move, licensees whose term was shorter than 2 years need only half the CE.

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 District of Columbia

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

December 2026

Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6, 2026 · 2 days Dry Needling and Pelvic Health $995 · Washington Herman & Wallace· The George Washington University HospitalDry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

Feb 6–14, 2027 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Washington Academy of Lymphatic Studies· CITY-WashingtonMedical & Acute Care Details and registration

August 2027

Aug 21–25, 2027 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Washington Academy of Lymphatic Studies· Hyatt Place Washington D.C - National MallMedical & Acute Care 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 District of Columbia?

24 contact hours, every 2 years, including the required topics below.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in District of Columbia?

12 contact hours, every 2 years, including the required topics below.

When is the District of Columbia OT license renewal deadline?

Last day of your birth month, every 2 years (DC is moving all licenses to this schedule).

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in District of Columbia?

2 hours of LGBTQ cultural competency. 10% of your hours on the public health priorities the DC Health Director publishes (see the 2025 notice).

Where can OTs take in-person courses in District of Columbia?

3 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in District of Columbia, in Washington. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.