Hawaii OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

None requiredfor occupational therapists

None requiredfor OT assistants

Licenses renew every 2 yearsCE cycle

December 31 of even-numbered yearslicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

Hawaii doesn't require continuing education to renew an OT or OTA license. You still renew by December 31 of every even-numbered year, whatever your license's issue date.
If you also hold NBCOT certification, NBCOT's own renewal requirements still apply to that credential.

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 Hawaii

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

January 2027

Jan 9–17, 2027 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Honolulu Academy of Lymphatic Studies· Holiday Inn Express - WaikikiMedical & Acute Care Details and registration

March 2027

Mar 25–30, 2027 · 6 days Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification Price on provider site · Honolulu Klose Training· The Rehabilitation Hospital of the PacificMedical & Acute Care Details and registration

October 2027

Oct 16–20, 2027 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Honolulu Academy of Lymphatic Studies· City-HonoluluMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Thu–Sat, Oct 21–23, 2027 · 3 days Advanced MLD - Management of Post Plastic Surgery Procedures $1,100 · Honolulu Academy of Lymphatic Studies· City-HonoluluMedical & 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 Hawaii?

None required. See the rules below.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Hawaii?

None required. See the rules below.

When is the Hawaii OT license renewal deadline?

December 31 of even-numbered years.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Hawaii?

No specific topics are required.

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Hawaii?

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