Indiana OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

18 hoursfor occupational therapists

18 hoursfor OT assistants

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

At least 9 hours must be Category I courses (courses, workshops, seminars, symposia, approved home study and online programs), and no more than 9 may be Category II activities (publishing, teaching preparation, fieldwork supervision and similar).
All 18 hours may be taken by distance learning. Courses must be approved under the board's rules, and hours don't carry over.
If your license was valid for less than 12 months, no hours are needed; 12 to 24 months, 9 hours.
You certify your hours at renewal. Keep proof for 3 years after your last renewal in case you're audited.

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 Indiana

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

November 2026

Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days IDN Foundation Course $1,295 · Indianapolis Integrative Dry Needling· University of IndianapolisDry Needling Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 2A (Satellite Lab) $695 · Plainfield Herman & Wallace· Hendricks Regional Health - Plainfield Medical CenterPelvic Health Details and registration

December 2026

Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 1 (Satellite Lab) $695 · Indianapolis Herman & Wallace· University of IndianapolisPelvic Health Details and registration

January 2027

Fri–Sun, Jan 8–10, 2027 · 3 days IDN Advanced Course $1,295 · Indianapolis Integrative Dry Needling· University of IndianapolisDry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

Sat–Sun, Feb 6–7, 2027 · 2 days Comprehensive Treatment of the Shoulder $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Fort Wayne Great Lakes Seminars· ProTailored Physical Therapy - North Fort WayneExtremity & Ortho 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 Indiana?

18 hours, every 2 years.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Indiana?

18 hours, every 2 years.

When is the Indiana OT license renewal deadline?

December 31 of even-numbered years.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Indiana?

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

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Indiana?

5 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Indiana, in Indianapolis, Plainfield and Fort Wayne. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.