New Mexico OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

15 contact hours a yearfor occupational therapists

15 contact hours a yearfor OT assistants

Every year (October 1 to September 30)CE cycle

September 30 every yearlicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

Hours count only if the board approves them. Programs from AOTA components or other board-approved sponsors qualify; you can also ask for prior approval.
Seminars, workshops, webinars and online courses all count, with a certificate signed by the presenter or sponsor.
Up to 15 extra hours can carry over into the next licensing year.
The board audits a share of renewals each year. Keep attendance records and agendas for at least 3 years.

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 Mexico

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

December 2026

Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days IDN Foundation Course $1,295 · Albuquerque Integrative Dry Needling· University of New MexicoDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

Sat–Sun, Jan 9–10, 2027 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 1 (Satellite Lab) $695 · Albuquerque Herman & Wallace· Langford Sports and Physical TherapyPelvic Health Details and registration

August 2027

Sat, Aug 7, 2027 Corrective Exercise: Assessing Movement and Treatment Strategies to Enhance Exercise $350 · 8 contact hrs · Albuquerque Great Lakes Seminars· Presbyterian HealthplexSports & Fitness Details and registration

November 2027

Sat–Sun, Nov 13–14, 2027 · 2 days Building Better Balance $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Albuquerque Great Lakes Seminars· Langford Physical TherapyOlder Adult 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 Mexico?

15 contact hours a year.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in New Mexico?

15 contact hours a year.

When is the New Mexico OT license renewal deadline?

September 30 every year.

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

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 Mexico?

4 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in New Mexico, in Albuquerque. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.