Virginia Occupational Therapist CE category requirements
How the contact hours CE requirement breaks down by category for occupational therapists in Virginia, sourced from the official board.
Required categories
10 contact hours of continuing learning activities related to the licensee's current or anticipated OT roles, from board-approved sources (VOTA, AOTA, NBCOT, government agencies, accredited colleges/universities, accredited health care organizations, AMA Category 1 CME). Up to 2 hours may come from qualifying volunteer services (1 hour per 3 hours of service) and up to 2 hours from supervision of students (1 hour per 8 hours) — caps, not mandatory categories. Exempt for the first biennial renewal after initial Virginia licensure. The board may grant a one-year extension for good cause or a full/partial exemption for circumstances beyond the licensee's control. Rule amended effective May 8, 2025 (reduced from 20 hours).
Official source: Virginia Board of Medicine — 18VAC85-80-71 (amended eff. May 8, 2025)
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- Full requirements: Virginia Occupational Therapist CE requirements
- When it's due: Virginia Occupational Therapist license renewal deadline
- What it costs: Virginia Occupational Therapist license renewal fees
- Audits & penalties: Virginia Occupational Therapist CE audits & penalties
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