Alaska OT and OTA license renewal and continuing education
Alaska’s rule 12 AAC 54.710 states that “an applicant for renewal of an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant license who has been licensed for 12 months or more of the concluding licensing period shall have (1) completed, during that period, 24 contact hours of continuing education;” or current NBCOT certification.
Quoted from official pages checked November 12, 2026. Confirm current requirements, fees, and dates on those sites. This page is not legal advice and does not guarantee eligibility, certification, or licensure.
Source read on November 12, 2026: 12 AAC 54.600 to 12 AAC 54.999 in the Alaska Administrative Code on the Alaska Legislature’s site.
Cycle
The rule refers to the “biennial licensing period”. Licensees with less than 12 months of the period need 12 contact hours, a passing national exam in the prior 12 months, or current NBCOT certification (paraphrased).
Renewal date: Unverified. We couldn’t confirm a reliable source for this yet.
NBCOT certification counts
“The board recognizes the maintenance of NBCOT certification as fulfilling the requirements of (a) and (b) of this section.” To document it, the rule asks for a copy of the front and back of your current NBCOT certificate (paraphrased).
Practice hours and jurisprudence
Renewal also requires “a completed jurisprudence questionnaire prepared by the board covering the provisions of AS 08.84 and this chapter.” and documentation of “having provided occupational therapy services for at least 60 hours during the concluding licensing period” or a listed alternative (paraphrased).
What counts
At least half of the hours must come from an accredited academic institution or a board-approved professional organization, and routine staff meetings, rounds, and employment courses such as CPR and first aid don’t count (paraphrased).
Required topics
| Topic | Hours | How often | Provider rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board jurisprudence questionnaire (AS 08.84 and 12 AAC 54) | Not stated | Every renewal | Prepared by the board | akleg.gov |
From the official source linked in each row, read November 12, 2026. ‘Not stated’ means the source we read does not say. Confirm on the board site before you renew.
Compare states: required CE topics by state.
What this page does not do
It covers the state occupational therapy license only, and only what the official page or pages named above say. It does not cover NBCOT certification renewal, does not list fees, and does not replace the board’s own instructions. Rules change; check the board before you renew.