Massachusetts OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

24 pointsfor occupational therapists

24 pointsfor OT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

Every 2 years on your birthdaylicense renewal deadline

Required topics

At least 2 points in ethics, or the laws and regulations governing practice in Massachusetts (ethics by state, state law and jurisprudence by state)

Rules to know

OTs and OTAs follow the same rule as PTs and PTAs (259 CMR 7.00, Board of Allied Health Professionals).
Activities must relate to the science or current clinical practice of occupational therapy and to your current or planned role.
If you were licensed by exam, the requirement starts after your first renewal period.
Caps per period: 10 points for teaching, 6 for academic coursework you take, and 6 for other AOTA- or APTA-approved activities.
Continuing education programs earn 1 point per contact hour.

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 Massachusetts

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

November 2026

Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Boston AAMT· Boston, MADry Needling Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22, 2026 · 2 days Spinal Manipulation 1 (SMT-1) $625 · Boston AAMT· Boston, MAThrust Manipulation Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 1 $695 · Cape Cod Herman & Wallace· Current Medical TechnologiesPelvic Health Details and registration
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 Effective Manual Therapy Techniques for the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine $300 · 6 contact hrs · Worcester Summit Education· Beechwood HotelSpine & TMJ Details and registration
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 Manual Therapy for Shoulder Impingement $170 · 3 contact hrs · Worcester Summit Education· Beechwood HotelExtremity & Ortho Details and registration
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 Manual Therapy for the Stiff Shoulder $170 · 3 contact hrs · Worcester Summit Education· Beechwood HotelExtremity & Ortho Details and registration

December 2026

Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 2A Price on provider site · Cape Cod Herman & Wallace· Current Medical TechnologiesPelvic Health Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days IDN Advanced Course $1,295 · Beverly Integrative Dry Needling· Endicott CollegeDry Needling Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling (SFDN1) in the Boston, MA Area on Dec 11th, 2026 $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Peabody Structure & Function· Harmeling Physical Therapy – BostonDry Needling Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Dec 12–13, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 1 $695 · Cape Cod Herman & Wallace· Current Medical TechnologiesPelvic Health Details and registration

January 2027

Fri–Sun, Jan 29–31, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Boston AAMT· Boston, MADry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

Fri–Sun, Feb 19–21, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 3: Advanced $1,350 · 34 contact hrs · Newton Myopain Seminars· Girl Fit - Newton MADry Needling 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 Massachusetts?

24 points, every 2 years, including the required topics below.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Massachusetts?

24 points, every 2 years, including the required topics below.

When is the Massachusetts OT license renewal deadline?

Every 2 years on your birthday.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Massachusetts?

At least 2 points in ethics, or the laws and regulations governing practice in Massachusetts.

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Massachusetts?

20 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Massachusetts, in Boston, Worcester, Cape Cod and Beverly. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.