Virginia OT and OTA CEU requirements

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

10 contact hoursfor occupational therapists

10 contact hoursfor OT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

Your birth month in even-numbered yearslicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

Courses must relate to your current or planned OT role and be approved or provided by the Virginia OT Association, AOTA, NBCOT, a government agency, an accredited college, an accredited health care organization, or an AMA Category 1 CME program.
Up to 2 hours can come from volunteer OT for low-income patients (1 hour per 3 hours served), and up to 2 from supervising students (1 hour per 8 hours).
Your first renewal after Virginia licensure is exempt.
You attest at renewal. Keep documentation for 6 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 Virginia

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

October 2026

Sat–Sun, Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Series Capstone $795 · Fairfax Herman & Wallace· The Jackson ClinicsPelvic Health Details and registration

November 2026

Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 3 (DN-3) $895 · Richmond AAMT· Richmond, VADry Needling Details and registration
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 Rehab for the Functional Aging Adult $300 · 6 contact hrs · Arlington Summit Education· Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National AirportOlder Adult Details and registration
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 A Collaborative Approach to OASIS-E $170 · 3 contact hrs · Arlington Summit Education· Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National AirportPractice & Documentation Details and registration
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 Specialized Tests in the Geriatric Population $170 · 3 contact hrs · Arlington Summit Education· Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National AirportOlder Adult Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques for the Extremities $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Suffolk Great Lakes Seminars· Sentara Therapy Center - BelleHarbourExtremity & Ortho Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Treatment of Common Extremity Dysfunction Through Mobilization $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Fredericksburg Great Lakes Seminars· Fusion Rehab and Wellness - FredericksburgExtremity & Ortho Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 2A (Satellite Lab) $695 · Williamsburg Herman & Wallace· Riverside Medical Office BuildingPelvic Health Details and registration

December 2026

Fri, Dec 4, 2026 An Evidence-Based Approach to Treating the Lumbopelvic Complex $300 · 6 contact hrs · Virginia Beach Summit Education· DoubleTree by HiltonSpine & TMJ Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6, 2026 · 2 days DN3: Dry Needling – Level 3 Price on provider site · Ashburn IAMTDry Needling Details and registration
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training $170 · 3 contact hrs · Virginia Beach Summit Education· DoubleTree by HiltonSports & Fitness Details and registration
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Strength Testing and Exercise Prescription Across the Lifespan $170 · 3 contact hrs · Virginia Beach Summit Education· DoubleTree by HiltonSports & Fitness 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 Virginia?

10 contact hours, every 2 years.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Virginia?

10 contact hours, every 2 years.

When is the Virginia OT license renewal deadline?

Your birth month in even-numbered years.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Virginia?

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

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Virginia?

28 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Virginia, in Richmond, Virginia Beach, Arlington and Chesapeake. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.