Maine OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

10 hoursfor occupational therapists

6 hoursfor OT assistants

Every year (April 1 to March 31)CE cycle

March 31 every yearlicense renewal deadline

Required topics

1 hour on ethics in the practice of occupational therapy (part of the total) (ethics by state)

Rules to know

Courses don't have to be in person or live. Hours don't carry over to the next year.
Courses you also count toward your NBCOT certification count here too.
Your first renewal needs the 1 ethics hour and half the usual hours.
You certify your hours at renewal, and they're subject to audit under the licensing office's record-keeping rules.

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 Maine

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

November 2026

Nov 2–7, 2026 · 6 days Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification Price on provider site · Waldoboro Klose Training· Downeast School of MassageMedical & Acute Care Details and registration

January 2027

Sat–Sun, Jan 23–24, 2027 · 2 days Dry Needling: Upper Body $995 · Portland ICE Physio· Dirigo Physical TherapyDry Needling Details and registration

June 2027

Sat–Sun, Jun 5–6, 2027 · 2 days Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques for the Extremities $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Portland Great Lakes Seminars· Orthopaedic Associates PT Center PortlandExtremity & 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 Maine?

10 hours, every year (April 1 to March 31), including the required topics below.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Maine?

6 hours, every year (April 1 to March 31), including the required topics below.

When is the Maine OT license renewal deadline?

March 31 every year.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Maine?

1 hour on ethics in the practice of occupational therapy (part of the total).

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Maine?

3 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Maine, in Portland and Waldoboro. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.