West Virginia OT and OTA CEU requirements

What occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants need to renew a West Virginia 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 yearsCE cycle

Every 2 years; check the date on your licenselicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

A new rule (13CSR4) took effect July 1, 2026; this summary follows it.
Up to 6 extra hours can carry over to the next licensure period.
If you're first licensed in West Virginia during the first 12 months of a 24-month period, you need 12 hours that period.
You attest at renewal. Keep certificates for 2 years after renewal. If you're audited, your license isn't renewed until the audit is done.

Official sources

West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy: 13CSR4, Continuing education and competency (effective July 1, 2026) (PDF)

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 West Virginia

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

December 2026

Fri, Dec 4, 2026 Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joint Replacement $300 · 6 contact hrs · Huntington Summit Education· Hampton Inn Huntington BarboursvilleExtremity & Ortho Details and registration
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joint Replacement $300 · 6 contact hrs · Charleston Summit Education· Holiday Inn & Suites WestExtremity & Ortho 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 West Virginia?

24 contact hours, every 2 years.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in West Virginia?

24 contact hours, every 2 years.

When is the West Virginia OT license renewal deadline?

Every 2 years; check the date on your license.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in West 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 West Virginia?

2 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in West Virginia, in Huntington and Charleston. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.