New Jersey OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

None requiredfor occupational therapists

None requiredfor OT assistants

Licenses renew every 2 yearsCE cycle

Every 2 years from your last expiration datelicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

New Jersey's OT rules (N.J.A.C. 13:44K) don't set a continuing education requirement for renewal. You still renew every 2 years from your last expiration date.
The council must send your renewal notice at least 60 days before your license expires.
If you also hold NBCOT certification, NBCOT's own renewal requirements still apply to that credential.

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 Jersey

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

October 2026

Sat–Sun, Oct 24–25, 2026 · 2 days Cervical Spine: Manual Therapy Management $795 · Burlington ICE Physio· CrossFit SurgeSpine & TMJ Details and registration
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Neuroplasticity and Development $300 · 6 contact hrs · Jersey City Summit Education· Hilton Newark Airport HotelNeurology Details and registration
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 Solutions for Challenging Behavior $170 · 3 contact hrs · Jersey City Summit Education· Hilton Newark Airport HotelPediatrics Details and registration
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 Assessment and Intervention Tools for Dyspraxia and Postural Disorders $170 · 3 contact hrs · Jersey City Summit Education· Hilton Newark Airport HotelPediatrics Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 Price on provider site · 27 contact hrs · Cinnaminson Intricate ArtDry Needling Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026 · 2 days Advanced Dynamic Anatomy $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Mercerville Great Lakes Seminars· Robert Wood Johnson Fitness and Wellness - RehabManual Therapy & Soft Tissue Details and registration

November 2026

Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days IDN Complex Persistent Pain Course $1,295 · Deptford Integrative Dry Needling· The Training Room - DeptfordDry Needling Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Overhead Athlete: A Comprehensive Treatment Approach $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Phillipsburg Great Lakes Seminars· Physical Therapy at St. Luke's - HillcrestSports & Fitness Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Taking Balance to the Limits Price on provider site · 20 contact hrs · Holmdel Great Seminars & BooksOlder Adult Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Extremity Management $795 · Raritan ICE Physio· Ivy Rehab – RaritanExtremity & Ortho Details and registration
Nov 15 – Dec 6, 2026 · 22 days Dry Needling 1 (all Sundays) Price on provider site · Freehold Intricate ArtDry Needling Details and registration
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 Evaluation and Treatment for Cervical Spine, Headaches, and Whiplash $170 · 3 contact hrs · Mt. Laurel Summit Education· Aloft Mount LaurelSpine & 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 New Jersey?

None required. See the rules below.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in New Jersey?

None required. See the rules below.

When is the New Jersey OT license renewal deadline?

Every 2 years from your last expiration date.

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

No specific topics are required.

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

60 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in New Jersey, in Jersey City, Toms River, New Brunswick and Mt. Laurel. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.