Licensing and credentials

A license comes from the jurisdiction board. National certification or exam passage is not, by itself, a license to practice.

National bodies

• OT / OTA certification: NBCOT
• OT / OTA renewal rules: NBCOT certification renewal
• PT / PTA exam and board directory: FSBPT and the licensing authorities page
• Accredited OT / OTA programs: ACOTE
• Accredited PT / PTA programs: CAPTE

Jurisdiction boards

Links below were taken from official NBCOT and FSBPT directories checked November 9, 2026. For CE context, use the CE requirements page. Confirm applications, fees, and license verification on the official site.