New York OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

36 hoursfor occupational therapists

36 hoursfor OT assistants

Every 3 yearsCE cycle

Every 3 years; check the date on your registrationlicense renewal deadline

Required topics

No specific topics. At least 24 hours must be on professional subjects that contribute to competent OT practice; the other 12 can be related subjects such as legal, ethical, regulatory or business topics.

Rules to know

At most two-thirds of the hours may be self-directed online study. At least a third must be in person, live online or synchronous, or other qualifying activities.
Courses must come from NYSED-approved sponsors or organizations the law allows.
You're exempt during your first 3-year registration after licensure, unless you were previously licensed in another state.
Keep a learning plan and a list of completed activities, with certificates, for at least 6 years. You don't send them with your registration, but must provide them if asked.

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 York

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

October 2026

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Falls and Balance Disorders $300 · 6 contact hrs · Staten Island Summit EducationOlder Adult Details and registration

November 2026

Nov 4–8, 2026 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Long Island Academy of Lymphatic Studies· Courtyard Westbury Long IslandMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days FMUT: Functional Mobilization Upper Trunk Price on provider site · 24 contact hrs · Brooklyn Institute of Physical Art· Long Island UniversityManual Therapy & Soft Tissue Details and registration
Nov 7–15, 2026 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Fishkill Academy of Lymphatic Studies· Spring Hill Suites by Marriott FishkillMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 2B (Satellite Lab) $695 · Bethpage Herman & Wallace· Metro Physical Therapy BethpagePelvic Health Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 2B (Satellite Lab) $695 · Woodbury Herman & Wallace· Northwell Health STARS Rehabilitation- Woodbury NYPelvic Health Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 2B (Satellite Lab) $695 · Delmar Herman & Wallace· Albany Medical CenterPelvic Health Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 2B (Satellite Lab) $695 · West Seneca Herman & Wallace· Orchard Park Progressive Physical TherapyPelvic Health Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days MT-1: Essential Peripheral Seminar $650 · Garden City Maitland-Australian PT Seminars· Garden City, NYManual Therapy & Soft Tissue Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days MT-1: Essential Peripheral Seminar Skills Check Lab $300 · 17.5 contact hrs · Garden City Maitland-Australian PT Seminars· Garden City, NYManual Therapy & Soft Tissue Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days MT-FMC: Motor Control Strategies to Maximize Rehabilitation and Function $675 · New York Maitland-Australian PT Seminars· New York, NYManual Therapy & Soft Tissue Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Nov 13–15, 2026 · 3 days PNF: Functional Neuromuscular and Motor Control Training Price on provider site · 28 contact hrs · White Plains Institute of Physical Art· Burke Rehabilitation HospitalNeurology 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 York?

36 hours, every 3 years, including the required topics below.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in New York?

36 hours, every 3 years, including the required topics below.

When is the New York OT license renewal deadline?

Every 3 years; check the date on your registration.

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

No specific topics. At least 24 hours must be on professional subjects that contribute to competent OT practice; the other 12 can be related subjects such as legal, ethical, regulatory or business topics.

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

42 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in New York, in Manhattan, New York, Rochester and Long Island. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.