Michigan OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

20 contact hoursfor occupational therapists

20 contact hoursfor OT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

Every 2 years; check the date on your licenselicense renewal deadline

Required topics

At least 1 hour in pain and symptom management (pain management by state)
Implicit bias training: at least 1 hour for each year of your license cycle (it can count toward your hours) (implicit bias by state)
A one-time training on identifying victims of human trafficking (human trafficking by state)

Rules to know

At least half the hours must be live, synchronous and interactive courses, in person or virtual.
No more than 10 hours a day may come from asynchronous online or recorded courses, and you can't repeat a course you already took in the same period.
Hours must be board approved under R 338.1252.
Keep proof for 4 years after you apply to renew.

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 Michigan

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

November 2026

Nov 12–18, 2026 · 7 days Lymphedema Therapy Certification Price on provider site · Utica Klose Training· Hyatt Place Detroit/UticaMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Nov 13–15, 2026 · 3 days IDN Foundation Course $1,295 · Ann Arbor Integrative Dry Needling· MedSport Domino's FarmsDry Needling Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Nov 20–22, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Livonia AAMT· Livonia, MIDry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Mobilization of Visceral Fascia (Satellite Lab) $675 · Ypsilanti Herman & Wallace· Trinity Health Women's Health Center - Ann ArborManual Therapy & Soft Tissue Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6, 2026 · 2 days Building Better Balance $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Sterling Heights Great Lakes Seminars· Synergy Health Partners - Sterling HeightsOlder Adult Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Dec 12–13, 2026 · 2 days Dry Needling: Lower Body $995 · Grand Rapids ICE Physio· Onward Grand RapidsDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

Thu, Jan 21, 2027 Therapeutic Exercise for Older Adults $300 · 6 contact hrs · Troy Summit EducationOlder Adult Details and registration
Fri, Jan 22, 2027 Proven Strategies for Exercise Compliance: Empowering Patient Adherence $170 · 3 contact hrs · Troy Summit EducationSports & Fitness Details and registration
Fri, Jan 22, 2027 Sarcopenia Solutions $170 · 3 contact hrs · Troy Summit EducationOlder Adult Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Jan 29–31, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Livonia AAMT· Livonia, MIDry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

Sat–Sun, Feb 20–21, 2027 · 2 days Myofascial Release: Functional Integration $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Canton Great Lakes Seminars· Back to You RehabManual Therapy & Soft Tissue Details and registration
Sun–Mon, Feb 21–22, 2027 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 1 (Satellite Lab) $695 · Berrien Springs Herman & Wallace· Andrews UniversityPelvic Health 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 Michigan?

20 contact hours, every 2 years, including the required topics below.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Michigan?

20 contact hours, every 2 years, including the required topics below.

When is the Michigan OT license renewal deadline?

Every 2 years; check the date on your license.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Michigan?

At least 1 hour in pain and symptom management. Implicit bias training: at least 1 hour for each year of your license cycle (it can count toward your hours). A one-time training on identifying victims of human trafficking.

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Michigan?

30 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Livonia, Sterling Heights and Grand Rapids. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.