Verified catalog · 2026

Washington OTA CE requirements 2026

Washington OTA requires 24 hours per 2 years. Source: Washington State Department of Health, last checked October 17, 2026.

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Washington OTA: 24 hours per 2 years, from the cited board or certifier source. Confirm on the regulator site before renewing.

Occupational TherapyOTA24 hours2 years cycle

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Total hours

24 hours

Source: Washington State Department of Health, last checked October 17, 2026.

Renewal cycle

2 years

Regulator

Washington State Department of Health

Topic and category requirements

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Requirement	Value	Notes	Source
Total hours	24 hours	—	Washington State Department of Health
Renewal cycle	2 years	24 months	Washington State Department of Health
Continuing Education Hours	≥ 24	Licensed occupational therapists and licensed occupational therapy assistants must complete 24 hours of continued competency every two years in the form of continuing education and professional development. At least 20 of 24 hours must directly relate to OT practice. Suicide assessment 3 hours every 6 years and health equity 2 hours every 4 years count toward the 24. Source: https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-847-065	Washington State Department of Health
Minimum Directly related to occupational therapy practice	≥ 20	Included in the 24-hour total. https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-847-065	Washington State Department of Health
Minimum Suicide assessment (every 6 years)	≥ 3	Included in the 24-hour total. https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-847-065	Washington State Department of Health
Minimum Health equity (every 4 years)	≥ 2	Included in the 24-hour total. https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-847-065	Washington State Department of Health

Source and freshness

Washington State Department of 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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FAQ

How many CE hours does a Washington OTA need?

Washington OTA needs 24 hours per 2 years renewal cycle. That total is the board-verified figure in the Continuing Education Tracking App catalog. The source is Washington State Department of Health (https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/occupational-therapist-and-occupational-therapy-assistant/continuing-education), last checked October 17, 2026.

How long is the Washington OTA renewal cycle?

The verified catalog cycle for Washington OTA is 2 years (24 months). Cycle length is stored separately from the hour total. The source is Washington State Department of Health (https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/occupational-therapist-and-occupational-therapy-assistant/continuing-education), last checked October 17, 2026.

Are suicide prevention hours required for a Washington OTA?

Yes. The verified catalog row lists ≥ 3 hours for Minimum Suicide assessment (every 6 years). Only categories with a numeric minimum or maximum on the verified row are stated here. The source is Washington State Department of Health (https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/occupational-therapist-and-occupational-therapy-assistant/continuing-education), last checked October 17, 2026.

Which board publishes the Washington OTA CE requirement?

Washington State Department of Health is the regulator linked on this verified catalog row. The board page is https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/occupational-therapist-and-occupational-therapy-assistant/continuing-education. The catalog was last checked October 17, 2026.