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California OT CE requirements 2026

California OT: 24 CE hours per 2 years. Topic buckets from our live catalog — verify with your board.

Occupational TherapyOT24 hours2 years cycle

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Tracking aid only — not legal advice. Always confirm with California Board of Occupational Therapy.

Total hours (catalog)

Renewal cycle

2 years

Regulator

California Board of Occupational Therapy

Topic and category requirements

Buckets from our catalog (ethics, supervision, etc.). Empty min/max usually means the board names a requirement without a numeric floor in our row — check the source link.

Requirement	Hours	Notes
Maximum Hours via Online	≤ 24	Home Study. Note you can carry over 6 hours to next renewal
Minimum Hours Directly related to Occupational Therapy	≥ 12	—

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FAQ

How many CE hours does a OT need in California?

Our catalog currently shows 24 hours over a 2 years renewal cycle for OT in California. Boards change rules — confirm on the regulator site before renewing.

Is this official board guidance?

No. Continuing Education Tracking App publishes a tracking-oriented summary from our license catalog. Always verify against your board’s official rules and primary sources.

Can I track progress after I look up requirements?

Yes. Start free on Continuing Education Tracking App to log certificates, category hours, and multi-license renewals in one place.