Pennsylvania OT and OTA CEU requirements

What occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants need to renew a Pennsylvania 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 years (July 1 to June 30 of odd-numbered years)CE cycle

June 30 of odd-numbered yearslicense renewal deadline

Required topics

At least 2 hours of board-approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting (part of the 24) (child abuse recognition and reporting by state)

Rules to know

Your first biennial renewal is exempt from the hours, but not from the 2 hours of child abuse training.
Activities about marketing, office management, financial gain or self-promotion don't count.
Fieldwork supervision, mentorship, writing and editing each count up to their own caps (12 to 15 hours per biennium).
You verify your hours at renewal. Keep a portfolio of your activities for 4 years after the biennium ends.

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 Pennsylvania

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

October 2026

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion Certification $1,299 – $1,649 · Glenside (Philadelphia) American Institute of Balance· Arcadia UniversityVestibular & Concussion Details and registration

November 2026

Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days UQET – Upper Quarter Examinations and Treatments Price on provider site · Hummelstown IAMTExtremity & Ortho Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22, 2026 · 2 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (2-Day) Price on provider site · Exton Evidence in Motion· LOCAL PTDry Needling Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 2A (Satellite Lab) $695 · Sellersville Herman & Wallace· St. Luke's University Health NetworkPelvic Health Details and registration

December 2026

Fri, Dec 4, 2026 Creating Value-Based Treatment $300 · 6 contact hrs · Philadelphia Summit Education· Marriott Philadelphia WestPractice & Documentation Details and registration
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Practical DME and Home Modifications for Aging Adults $170 · 3 contact hrs · Philadelphia Summit Education· Marriott Philadelphia WestOlder Adult Details and registration
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult $170 · 3 contact hrs · Philadelphia Summit Education· Marriott Philadelphia WestOlder Adult Details and registration

January 2027

Sat–Sun, Jan 9–10, 2027 · 2 days Dry Needling 3 Price on provider site · 16 contact hrs · Swarthmore Intricate ArtDry Needling Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Jan 9–10, 2027 · 2 days Rehabilitation of the Injured Runner Live $795 · Malvern ICE Physio· EverFit GymSports & Fitness Details and registration
Jan 16–24, 2027 · 9 days CDT Lymphedema Certification (135 hours) Price on provider site · Philadelphia Norton SchoolMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Jan 21–27, 2027 · 7 days Lymphedema Therapy Certification Price on provider site · Pittsburgh Klose Training· Marriott Courtyard Pittsburgh Airport Settlers RidgeMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Jan 23–24, 2027 · 2 days MT-UC $675 · Allentown Maitland-Australian PT Seminars· Allentown, PAManual Therapy & Soft Tissue 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 Pennsylvania?

24 contact hours, every 2 years (July 1 to June 30 of odd-numbered years), including the required topics below.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Pennsylvania?

24 contact hours, every 2 years (July 1 to June 30 of odd-numbered years), including the required topics below.

When is the Pennsylvania OT license renewal deadline?

June 30 of odd-numbered years.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Pennsylvania?

At least 2 hours of board-approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting (part of the 24).

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Pennsylvania?

18 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Glenside (Philadelphia) and Hummelstown. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.