Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Licensure in Alaska
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $410
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Renewal Costs $130
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CE Requirements 24 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license in Alaska, you'll be working with the State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board. Since online filing isn't available for this profession yet, you will submit your application by mail using the documents found on the Applications & Forms page. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your official transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Download the Packet: Head over to the Applications & Forms page and download the "Occupational Therapy Assistant by Credentials" application. You will also need to download and complete the "Jurisprudence Questionnaire," which is an open-book review of the state statutes and regulations.
- Fingerprinting: You must obtain a standard FD-258 fingerprint card (often available at local police stations or requested from the Board). Take this card to a local law enforcement agency to get your prints rolled, then mail the completed card directly to the Board's Juneau address listed in the instructions.
- Request Verifications: Contact the NBCOT to have your certification verification sent to Alaska. You also need to request verification of licensure from every state where you have held a license, as well as your official transcripts from your OTA program—these must come directly from the source.
- Hit Submit: Once your application is notarized and you have your fee payment (check or money order) and fingerprint card ready, mail the entire package to the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing in Juneau.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A notarized application form, the completed Jurisprudence Questionnaire, and your completed FD-258 fingerprint card.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts from your school, NBCOT Verification, and Verification of Licensure from all prior states.
- Exams: You must complete the open-book Jurisprudence Questionnaire included with your application packet.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Alaska:
- Application Fee: $320
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $60 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $30 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $410
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Alaska Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant renewal happens every two years and is due by June 30 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $130.
Note: Watch out—this state does not have a grace period, so be sure to submit your application well before the expiration date to avoid a lapse in licensure.
CE Requirements
24 contact hours required every two years.
Deadline: June 30th of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant CEUs: Alaska currently has no limit on home-study or online courses. You can complete all 24 contact hours through pre-recorded webinars or text-based modules.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. The board automatically accepts programs sponsored or approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or the Alaska Occupational Therapy Association (AKOTA). General portals like MedBridge are accepted as long as the content is clinical in nature.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
- Jurisprudence: While not required for every renewal, travelers should stay familiar with the Alaska Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Excluded Topics: CPR, first aid, business management, marketing, and personal estate planning do not count toward your total.
New Licensee Rule: If your initial license was issued less than 12 months before the renewal date, you are required to complete 12 contact hours. If your license was issued 12 months or more before the renewal date, you must complete the full 24 contact hours.
Reporting: Alaska is an audit-based state. You do not need to submit your certificates at the time of renewal, but you must check a box attesting to completion. Keep your records and certificates for at least four years in case of a random audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Alaska State PT & OT Board:
- Address: PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (907) 465-2580
- Fax: (907) 465-2974
- Email: physicalandoccupationaltherapy@alaska.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.
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How to Apply
To secure your Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license in Alaska, you'll be working with the State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board. Since online filing isn't available for this profession yet, you will submit your application by mail using the documents found on the Applications & Forms page. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your official transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Download the Packet: Head over to the Applications & Forms page and download the "Occupational Therapy Assistant by Credentials" application. You will also need to download and complete the "Jurisprudence Questionnaire," which is an open-book review of the state statutes and regulations.
- Fingerprinting: You must obtain a standard FD-258 fingerprint card (often available at local police stations or requested from the Board). Take this card to a local law enforcement agency to get your prints rolled, then mail the completed card directly to the Board's Juneau address listed in the instructions.
- Request Verifications: Contact the NBCOT to have your certification verification sent to Alaska. You also need to request verification of licensure from every state where you have held a license, as well as your official transcripts from your OTA program—these must come directly from the source.
- Hit Submit: Once your application is notarized and you have your fee payment (check or money order) and fingerprint card ready, mail the entire package to the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing in Juneau.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A notarized application form, the completed Jurisprudence Questionnaire, and your completed FD-258 fingerprint card.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts from your school, NBCOT Verification, and Verification of Licensure from all prior states.
- Exams: You must complete the open-book Jurisprudence Questionnaire included with your application packet.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Alaska:
- Application Fee: $320
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $60 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $30 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $410
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Alaska Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant renewal happens every two years and is due by June 30 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $130.
Note: Watch out—this state does not have a grace period, so be sure to submit your application well before the expiration date to avoid a lapse in licensure.
CE Requirements
24 contact hours required every two years.
Deadline: June 30th of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant CEUs: Alaska currently has no limit on home-study or online courses. You can complete all 24 contact hours through pre-recorded webinars or text-based modules.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. The board automatically accepts programs sponsored or approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or the Alaska Occupational Therapy Association (AKOTA). General portals like MedBridge are accepted as long as the content is clinical in nature.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
- Jurisprudence: While not required for every renewal, travelers should stay familiar with the Alaska Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Excluded Topics: CPR, first aid, business management, marketing, and personal estate planning do not count toward your total.
New Licensee Rule: If your initial license was issued less than 12 months before the renewal date, you are required to complete 12 contact hours. If your license was issued 12 months or more before the renewal date, you must complete the full 24 contact hours.
Reporting: Alaska is an audit-based state. You do not need to submit your certificates at the time of renewal, but you must check a box attesting to completion. Keep your records and certificates for at least four years in case of a random audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Alaska State PT & OT Board:
- Address: PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (907) 465-2580
- Fax: (907) 465-2974
- Email: physicalandoccupationaltherapy@alaska.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.