New Hampshire OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

24 contact hoursfor occupational therapists

24 contact hoursfor OT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

December 31 of your renewal year, every 2 years (packets due December 1)license renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

At least half the hours must relate directly to the clinical application of occupational therapy; the rest can cover general OT theory and practice, such as supervision, consultation or curriculum development.
Hours can be on-site or distance learning. Keeping a current NBCOT certification is one of the ways to meet the requirement (see Occ 406.03).
If your first license was issued January 1 to August 31 of an odd-numbered year, your first renewal needs only 6 hours.
Renewal packets are due December 1 of the renewal year; December 2 to 31 is the late renewal window.

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 New Hampshire

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

November 2026

Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Vestibular Rehab Certificate for Clinicians: Foundation and Clinical Application $795 · 24 contact hrs · Nashua VestibularPT· Center for Physical Therapy and ExerciseVestibular & Concussion Details and registration

August 2027

Aug 25–29, 2027 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Manchester Academy of Lymphatic Studies· City-ManchesterMedical & 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 New Hampshire?

24 contact hours, every 2 years.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in New Hampshire?

24 contact hours, every 2 years.

When is the New Hampshire OT license renewal deadline?

December 31 of your renewal year, every 2 years (packets due December 1).

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in New Hampshire?

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

Where can OTs take in-person courses in New Hampshire?

2 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in New Hampshire, in Nashua and Manchester. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.