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Washington DC OTA requires 12 hours per 2 years. Source: District of Columbia Board of Occupational Therapy (DC Health), last checked .
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Washington DC OTA: 12 hours per 2 years, from the cited board or certifier source. First renewal after the licensing exam is CE-exempt. Confirm on the regulator site before renewing.
Tracking aid only — not legal advice. Always confirm with District of Columbia Board of Occupational Therapy (DC Health).
12 hours
Source: District of Columbia Board of Occupational Therapy (DC Health), last checked October 17, 2026.
First renewal after the licensing exam is CE-exempt. 17 DCMR § 7304.1: this section shall not apply to applicants for the first renewal of a license granted by examination.
2 years
District of Columbia Board of Occupational Therapy (DC Health)
Category floors from the cited board or certifier source. Empty min/max means the source names a requirement without a numeric floor in our row.
| Requirement | Value | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total hours | 12 hours | — | District of Columbia Board of Occupational Therapy (DC Health) |
| Renewal cycle | 2 years | 24 months | District of Columbia Board of Occupational Therapy (DC Health) |
| Continuing Education Hours | ≥ 12 | To qualify for the renewal of a licensee, an applicant shall have completed a minimum of twelve (12) contact hours of approved continuing education in accordance with §§ 7305 and 7306 during the two (2)-year period preceding the date the license expires OTA is 12 hours / 2 years (OT is 24). Includes 2 hours LGBTQ continuing education. First renewal after examination is exempt (17 DCMR § 7304.1). Renewal deadline: September 30 of odd-numbered years unless converted to birth month. Source: https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/page_content/attachments/OTA%20regulations%2011-22-2019%20%28003%29.pdf | District of Columbia Board of Occupational Therapy (DC Health) |
| Minimum LGBTQ / cultural competency | ≥ 2 | Included in the 12-hour total. https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/page_content/attachments/OTA%20regulations%2011-22-2019%20%28003%29.pdf | District of Columbia Board of Occupational Therapy (DC Health) |
District of Columbia Board of Occupational Therapy (DC Health) Last verified against board source October 17, 2026. Rules as of October 17, 2026 is the catalog rules-as-of field, not a separate board check.
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