Kentucky OT CEUs: License Renewal and Online Courses
Alana Woolley
Sarah Lyon, OTR/L
Overview
OT Required Hours
12 Contact Hours
OTA Required Hours
12 Contact Hours
CEU Due Date
October 31 (annually)
Next Renewal Date
October 31, 2026
OT Hours you can earn at OT Potential
All
OTA Hours you can earn at OT Potential
All
Requirements Verification
Licensure Law
OTP Discount Code
Kentucky
Other Requirements
6-hour training program on suicide treatment, and management required every 6 years.
Full OT/OTA CEU Requirements in Kentucky
Here are the occupational therapy continuing education requirements for coursework in Kentucky:
Kentucky Administrative Regulations
Title 201 | Chapter 028 | Regulation 200201 KAR 28:200. Continuing competence.
Section 2. Continuing Competence Requirements.
(1) A licensee applying for license renewal shall complete a minimum of twelve (12) CCUs of qualified activities for maintaining continuing competence during the preceding annual renewal period.
(2) A licensee who is issued a license for a period less than twelve (12) months shall prorate the number of CCUs to one (1) CCU for each month licensed.
(3) An applicant for reinstatement or licensure who was previously licensed by the board and whose license has been put on inactive status, revoked, or expired for three (3) years or less from the time the application is filed shall obtain twelve (12) CCUs of qualified activities for maintaining continuing competence for each year in which the license has been in the status prior to receiving the license.
(4) An applicant for licensure who was previously licensed by the board and whose license has lapsed for more than three (3) years shall obtain thirty-six (36) CCUs of qualified activities for maintaining continuing competence.
(5) At least once every six (6) years from date of initial license issue or from date of last completed training program in suicide assessment, treatment, and management that is pre-approved by the board, each licensee shall complete a training program in suicide assessment, treatment, and management that is pre-approved by the board.
This doc goes on to describe other acceptable activities. Again, 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 Kentucky occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license here.
Step 2: Confirm the Kentucky 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 (discounts below)!
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.
Note that OT Potential does not currently offer a 6-hour training program on suicide treatment, and management, as required every 6 years in KY.
How to Get a Good Deal on CEUs
At OT Potential, our courses are all built around helping you get new evidence into practice.
But, what good is evidence-based practice, if you are not reimbursed appropriately for it? Our local associations do SUCH important advocacy work, when it comes to reimbursement and scope of practice. That’s why we’ve made it part of our mission to support these associations.
So, we have this win-win proposition for you. Join OT Potential using the promo code “Kentucky” to receive a 15% discount—and we’ll donate 15% of your order to KOTA.
👍 Price of OT Potential with your Kentucky discount = $84.15 (Reg $99)
🎉 Donation amount to KOTA = $12.62
And, the best part is if you decide to renew, it will be at your discounted price. AND, we’ll make another donation to KOTA.
This is one of the cheapest ways to earn all of your required OT CEUs, and you can feel good doing it because you are giving back to your state association ❤️.
(If OT Potential is not right for you, I am also a long-time fan of MedBridge, and through OT Potential, you can snag a MedBridge Promo Code for 40% off.)
Connect with KOTA members and other nearby OT professionals in the Kentucky Occupational Therapy Directory.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you found this post helpful!
If you have any other questions about continuing education and your OT license renewal, please contact us!
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