Texas OT CEUs: License Renewal and Online Courses

Full OT/OTA CEU Requirements in Texas

Here are the occupational therapy continuing education requirements for coursework in Texas:

These were copied from Chapter 367 of the TX OT Act and Rules.

§367.1. Continuing Education.

(a) The Act mandates licensee participation in a continuing education program for license renewal. Continuing education (CE) is defined as activities that meet the requirements of this chapter. The licensee is solely responsible for keeping accurate documentation of all continuing education and for selecting continuing education that meets the requirements in this chapter.

(b) Required Continuing Education Hours:

(1) Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, 1 hour of continuing education is equal to 1 contact hour.

(2) All licensees must complete a minimum of 24 contact hours every two years during the period of time the license is current in order to renew the license. Licensees must provide proof of completion of contact hours at the Board's request.

(3) Training on Human Trafficking. As part of the minimum hours of required continuing education for each renewal, licensees must complete a training course on human trafficking that is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

This doc goes on to describe acceptable activities. 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 Texas occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license here.

Step 2: Confirm the Texas 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.

OT Potential does not currently offer courses on human trafficking. You can meet all other requirements through our on-demand courses and weekly live webinars.

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 “Texas” to receive a 15% discount—and we’ll donate 15% of your order to TOTA.

👍 Price of OT Potential with your Nebraska discount = $84.15 (Reg $99)
🎉 Donation amount to TOTA = $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 TOTA.

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 NOTA members and other nearby OT professionals in the Texas 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!