New Mexico OT CEUs: License Renewal and Online Courses
Overview
OT Required Hours
15 Contact Hours
OTA Required Hours
15 Contact Hours
CEU Due Date
September 30 (annually)
Next Renewal Date
September 30, 2026
OT Hours you can earn at OT Potential
All
OTA Hours you can earn at OT Potential
All
Requirements Verification
Licensure Law
Full OT/OTA CEU Requirements in New Mexico
Here are the occupational therapy continuing education requirements for coursework in New Mexico:
These were copied from the New Mexico Administrative Code, updated 2022.
§ 16.15.4.8 - ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Every licensed occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant must earn a minimum of 15 continuing education contact hours per year during each year of licensure. Continuing education contact hours must be earned prior to license renewal the following year. The first year during which 15 contact hours must be earned is the year beginning on October 1st following license issuance and ending on the following September 30th. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed during the first year will be expected to pay the annual renewal fee.
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 New Mexico occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license here.
Step 2: Confirm the New Mexico 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!
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