Rhode Island OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

20 hoursfor occupational therapists

20 hoursfor OT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

March 31 of even-numbered yearslicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

Qualifying activities include continuing education from AOTA or AOTA-approved providers, the RI OT Association or NBCOT, university courses, in-service programs, presentations, clinical instruction, publications and research.
If you were first licensed during the 2 years before renewal, your hours are prorated by time licensed.
Keep certificates for at least 4 years. They're subject to random audit by the Department of Health.

Official sources

216-RICR-40-05-12, Licensing of occupational therapists (Rhode Island Code of Regulations)

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 Rhode Island

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

November 2026

Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 2C (Satellite Lab) $695 · East Greenwich Herman & Wallace· Spaulding Outpatient Center at Kent Hospital | East GreenwichPelvic Health Details and registration

April 2027

Apr 12–17, 2027 · 6 days Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification Price on provider site · Providence Klose Training· Girl Scouts of Southeastern New EnglandMedical & 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 Rhode Island?

20 hours, every 2 years.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Rhode Island?

20 hours, every 2 years.

When is the Rhode Island OT license renewal deadline?

March 31 of even-numbered years.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Rhode Island?

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

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Rhode Island?

2 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Rhode Island, in East Greenwich and Providence. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.