Louisiana OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

14 contact hoursfor occupational therapists

14 contact hoursfor OT assistants

Every yearCE cycle

Last day of your birth month, every yearlicense renewal deadline

Required topics

1 hour of ethics, approved by AOTA, LOTA or NBCOT (ethics by state)
A 1-hour course from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners on the rules and regulations for OTs and COTAs (state law and jurisprudence by state)

Rules to know

Courses must be approved by AOTA, the Louisiana OT Association (LOTA) or NBCOT, with a completion certificate from the sponsor.
The OT rules were amended in May 2025; this summary follows that version.
1 CEU is 10 contact hours.

Official sources

Louisiana Administrative Code 46:XLV, Chapter 19: Occupational therapists and assistants (board PDF, May 2025 revision)

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 Louisiana

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

October 2026

Oct 17–25, 2026 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Baton Rouge Academy of Lymphatic Studies· Our Lady of the LakeMedical & Acute Care Details and registration

December 2026

Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · New Orleans AAMT· New Orleans, LADry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

Sat–Sun, Feb 20–21, 2027 · 2 days Total Spine Thrust Manipulation $795 · Harahan ICE Physio· Magnolia Physical TherapyThrust Manipulation Details and registration

March 2027

Sat–Sun, Mar 6–7, 2027 · 2 days Pelvic Live: Female $795 · Gretna ICE Physio· Crescent City CrossFitPelvic Health Details and registration

April 2027

Apr 8–14, 2027 · 7 days Lymphedema Therapy Certification Price on provider site · Baton Rouge Klose Training· Baton Rouge General Center for HealthMedical & Acute Care Details and registration

October 2027

Sat–Sun, Oct 9–10, 2027 · 2 days Lumbar Spine: Manual Therapy Management $795 · Hammond ICE Physio· Delta Physical Therapy – HammondSpine & TMJ Details and registration
Oct 16–24, 2027 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Baton Rouge Academy of Lymphatic Studies· CITY-Baton RougeMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Oct 16–20, 2027 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Metairie Academy of Lymphatic Studies· City-MetairieMedical & 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 Louisiana?

14 contact hours, every year, including the required topics below.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Louisiana?

14 contact hours, every year, including the required topics below.

When is the Louisiana OT license renewal deadline?

Last day of your birth month, every year.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Louisiana?

1 hour of ethics, approved by AOTA, LOTA or NBCOT. A 1-hour course from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners on the rules and regulations for OTs and COTAs.

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Louisiana?

8 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Louisiana, in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Harahan and Gretna. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.