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Wisconsin OTA CE requirements 2026

Wisconsin OTA requires 24 hours per 2 years. Source: Wisconsin Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (DSPS), last checked October 17, 2026.

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Wisconsin OTA: 24 hours per 2 years, from the cited board or certifier source. First renewal is CE-exempt. Confirm on the regulator site before renewing.

Occupational TherapyOTA24 hours2 years cycle

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Total hours

24 hours

Source: Wisconsin Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (DSPS), last checked October 17, 2026.

First renewal is CE-exempt. OT 3.06(6): during the time between initial licensure and commencement of a full 2-year licensure period, new licensees are not required to meet continuing education requirements.

Renewal cycle

2 years

Regulator

Wisconsin Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (DSPS)

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Requirement	Value	Notes	Source
Total hours	24 hours	—	Wisconsin Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (DSPS)
Renewal cycle	2 years	24 months	Wisconsin Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (DSPS)
Continuing Education Hours	≥ 24	Each holder of a license as an occupational therapy assistant shall, at the time of applying for renewal of the license, certify that the licensee has completed at least 24 points of acceptable continuing education during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 53., Stats. DSPS: 1 point = 1 hour. New licensees are not required to meet CE between initial licensure and the first full 2-year period. Renewal deadline: June 1 of each odd-numbered year. Source: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/ot/3	Wisconsin Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (DSPS)

Source and freshness

Wisconsin Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (DSPS) 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 Wisconsin OTA need?

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (DSPS) (https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/occupational-therapy-assistant-ota/), last checked October 17, 2026.

How long is the Wisconsin OTA renewal cycle?

The verified catalog cycle for Wisconsin OTA is 2 years (24 months). Cycle length is stored separately from the hour total. The source is Wisconsin Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (DSPS) (https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/occupational-therapy-assistant-ota/), last checked October 17, 2026.

Which board publishes the Wisconsin OTA CE requirement?

Wisconsin Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (DSPS) is the regulator linked on this verified catalog row. The board page is https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/occupational-therapy-assistant-ota/. The catalog was last checked October 17, 2026.