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For Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
Introduction
Most New York State licensed and registered occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (licensees) must complete 36 hours of continuing competency learning activities during every 3-year registration cycle.
- At least 24 hours of the continuing competency learning activities must focus on professional subjects (subjects that contribute to competent occupational therapy practice.)
- The remaining 12 hours can focus on one or more related subjects (legal, ethical, regulatory, health care, reimbursement, supervision, business practices, professional conduct and other topics that relate to the occupational therapy professions or contribute to the health and welfare of the public.)
Note: You must be licensed and registered by the State Education Department to practice occupational therapy in New York. Your professional license is valid for life. However, registrations are valid for 3 years. In most cases, the State Education Department will reissue your registration only if you have completed 36 hours of continuing competency learning activities.
- Continuing Competency Learning Activities
- Exceptions to the Continuing Competency Requirement
- Record Keeping and Reporting
- NYSED Approved Sponsors of Continuing Education
- Organizations permitted by New York Law to offer Occupational Therapy Continuing Competency Courses (CE) to Licensees
- State Education Department Approved Sponsors of Occupational Therapy Continuing Competency Coursework (CE)