Nebraska OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

20 hoursfor occupational therapists

15 hoursfor OT assistants

Every 2 years (August 1 to August 1 of even-numbered years)CE cycle

August 1 of even-numbered yearslicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

Courses must relate to occupational therapy: research, treatment, documentation or education management. State and AOTA meetings, workshops, seminars, webinars and conferences all count.
You sign an affidavit of continuing education with your renewal notice.
Using physical agent modalities in Nebraska needs a separate board certification.

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 Nebraska

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

November 2026

Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (2-Day) Price on provider site · Omaha Evidence in Motion· Makovicka Physical TherapyDry Needling Details and registration

March 2027

Sat–Sun, Mar 6–7, 2027 · 2 days Older Adult: Live $795 · 16 contact hrs · Omaha ICE Physio· Stay Strong Physical TherapyOlder Adult Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Mar 20–21, 2027 · 2 days An Orthopedic Approach to Myofascial Release $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Lincoln Great Lakes Seminars· Prairie Physical TherapyExtremity & Ortho Details and registration

August 2027

Sat, Aug 7, 2027 Optimizing Upper Extremity Exercise Interventions: A Practical Approach $350 · 8 contact hrs · Lincoln Great Lakes Seminars· Complete Physical TherapyHand & Upper Extremity Details and registration

October 2027

Sat–Sun, Oct 2–3, 2027 · 2 days Mobilization of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Ribs $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Lincoln Great Lakes Seminars· Prairie Physical TherapySpine & TMJ 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 Nebraska?

20 hours, every 2 years (August 1 to August 1 of even-numbered years).

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Nebraska?

15 hours, every 2 years (August 1 to August 1 of even-numbered years).

When is the Nebraska OT license renewal deadline?

August 1 of even-numbered years.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Nebraska?

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

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Nebraska?

5 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Nebraska, in Lincoln and Omaha. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.