Maine OT and OTA license renewal and continuing education
Maine’s Board of Occupational Therapy Practice rule states: “Every occupational therapist shall complete a total of ten (10) hours and every occupational therapy assistant shall complete a total of six (6) hours of continuing education relevant to the practice of occupational therapy or interprofessional practice during each reporting period as a condition of renewal.”
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: the board’s adopted Chapter 4, License Renewal and Continuing Education Requirements; Reinstatement, on the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation site.
Cycle
“Licenses of all occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants expire annually on March 31.” “The reporting period is April 1 of the previous year through the March 31 renewal date.” Hours do not carry forward (paraphrased).
Ethics
One hour of the total, for both OTs and OTAs, must be on ethics in the practice of occupational therapy (paraphrased).
What counts
At least four of the required hours must come from a sponsored presentation by a recognized sponsor such as MEOTA, NBCOT, AOTA, or AOTA approved providers (paraphrased). Other qualifying activities include workshops, academic coursework, publications, teaching and presenting, evidence-based practice review, research, and Level I and Level II fieldwork supervision (paraphrased). Activities also submitted for NBCOT certification can count (paraphrased).
Required topics
| Topic | Hours | How often | Provider rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics in the practice of occupational therapy (OTs and OTAs) | 1 | Each annual reporting period | Any qualifying activity under Section 3(2)(B) | maine.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.
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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.