Full OT/OTA CEU Requirements in Connecticut
Here are the occupational therapy continuing education requirements for coursework in Connecticut.
From the Connecticut Department of Public Health website:
Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes and the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, each licensee applying for license renewal shall complete a minimum of 24 contact hours of qualifying continued competency activity during the preceding two-year period for which the license is being renewed. A contact hour is a minimum of 50 minutes of continued competency activity.
And from the Connecticut administrative code chapter 376a:
Sec. 20-74h. License renewal. Training or education requirement.
The commissioner shall establish additional requirements for licensure renewal which provide evidence of continued competency, which, on and after January 1, 2022, shall include not less than two hours of training or education, offered or approved by the Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association, a hospital or other licensed health care institution or a regionally accredited institution of higher education, on (1) screening for post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and (2) suicide prevention training during the first renewal period and not less than once every six years thereafter. The requirement described in subdivision (2) of this section may be satisfied by the completion of the evidence-based youth suicide prevention training program administered pursuant to section 17a-52a.
I recommend you read the rules in full.
Steps for Renewing Your OT License
Step 1: Look up your OT/OTA license.
To begin the process, I always double-check that my license is displaying correctly. You can look up your Connecticut occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license here.
Step 2: Confirm the Connecticut OT continuing education requirements.
It’s always good to double check for any updates to your licensing cycle. You can do so with the resources above. And, please reach out to me if you see any discrepancies.
Step 3: Earn your CEU hours.
Ok, now that you know your requirements, it is time to start earning those CEUs! There are of course a lot of options out there, but we hope you consider checking out the courses offered by OT Potential.
Step 4: Renew your license. 🎉
Ok, now it’s time for the big moment.
You can renew your license online.
Do OT Potential Online Courses Count as CEUs?
Yes! You can learn more in our post: How OT Potential Helps Meet Your CEU Requirements.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you found this post helpful!
If you have any other questions about continuing education and your OT license renewal, please contact us!
