Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Licensure in Delaware
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $293
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Renewal Costs $96
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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 Delaware, you'll be working with the Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. You will submit your application through the DELPROS online portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your official transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account: Head over to the DELPROS portal and create a user account. This is your hub for everything—submitting your application, uploading documents, and tracking your status. Hit submit on your profile setup so you're ready to go.
- Background Check: Delaware requires a criminal background check for all new applicants. You must use IdentoGO for this process. You'll need to pre-enroll online and then visit a center for fingerprinting. If you are out of state, you can still use IdentoGO's card scan service, but make sure to follow the specific instructions on the Board's website to ensure the results go directly to the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation.
- Submit Your Application: Log back into DELPROS and start the application for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. You'll answer a series of questions and pay the fee. This is also where you may encounter the Jurisprudence Exam, which tests your knowledge of Delaware's specific laws and rules—so keep your thinking cap on!
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid Driver's License or ID, your Social Security Number, and your CPR/BLS certification card.
- Items to Request:
- Official Transcripts: These must come directly from your school to the Board. Do not upload them yourself.
- NBCOT Scores: Request a verification of your certification/scores from NBCOT to be sent electronically to Delaware.
- License Verification: If you hold or have held licenses in other states, request official verification from each of those boards.
- Exams: You will likely need to pass a Jurisprudence Exam covering the Board's statutes and regulations, which is typically part of the application process.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Delaware:
- Application Fee: $193
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $65 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $35 (approximate for NBCOT verification)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $293
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Delaware Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant renewal happens biennially and is due by July 31 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $96.
Note: Watch out—there is no grace period, and late renewals are subject to a 50% penalty fee.
CE Requirements
24 Continuing Education Hours required every two years.
Deadline: July 31st of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant CEUs: Delaware allows all 24 hours to be completed through online or home-study courses.
Provider Restrictions: Courses sponsored or approved by AOTA or NBCOT are automatically accepted. General portals like MedBridge (an AOTA-approved provider) are widely used and accepted.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: Courses related to business management, marketing, or personal financial gain. CPR certification does not count toward the 24-hour requirement.
New Licensee Rule: Requirements are prorated for your first renewal based on your license issue date. If licensed less than 10 months before the deadline, 0 hours are required; otherwise, requirements range from 10 to 15 hours depending on the issuance date.
Reporting: Delaware uses an audit-based system via the DELPROS CE Tracker. You do not need to submit certificates unless selected for an audit, but you must maintain your records for at least 2 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice:
- Address: 861 Silver Lake Blvd Ste 203 Dover, DE 19904-2467
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (302) 744-4500
- Fax: (302) 739-2711
- Email: customerservice.dpr@delaware.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 Delaware, you'll be working with the Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. You will submit your application through the DELPROS online portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your official transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account: Head over to the DELPROS portal and create a user account. This is your hub for everything—submitting your application, uploading documents, and tracking your status. Hit submit on your profile setup so you're ready to go.
- Background Check: Delaware requires a criminal background check for all new applicants. You must use IdentoGO for this process. You'll need to pre-enroll online and then visit a center for fingerprinting. If you are out of state, you can still use IdentoGO's card scan service, but make sure to follow the specific instructions on the Board's website to ensure the results go directly to the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation.
- Submit Your Application: Log back into DELPROS and start the application for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. You'll answer a series of questions and pay the fee. This is also where you may encounter the Jurisprudence Exam, which tests your knowledge of Delaware's specific laws and rules—so keep your thinking cap on!
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid Driver's License or ID, your Social Security Number, and your CPR/BLS certification card.
- Items to Request:
- Official Transcripts: These must come directly from your school to the Board. Do not upload them yourself.
- NBCOT Scores: Request a verification of your certification/scores from NBCOT to be sent electronically to Delaware.
- License Verification: If you hold or have held licenses in other states, request official verification from each of those boards.
- Exams: You will likely need to pass a Jurisprudence Exam covering the Board's statutes and regulations, which is typically part of the application process.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Delaware:
- Application Fee: $193
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $65 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $35 (approximate for NBCOT verification)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $293
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Delaware Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant renewal happens biennially and is due by July 31 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $96.
Note: Watch out—there is no grace period, and late renewals are subject to a 50% penalty fee.
CE Requirements
24 Continuing Education Hours required every two years.
Deadline: July 31st of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant CEUs: Delaware allows all 24 hours to be completed through online or home-study courses.
Provider Restrictions: Courses sponsored or approved by AOTA or NBCOT are automatically accepted. General portals like MedBridge (an AOTA-approved provider) are widely used and accepted.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: Courses related to business management, marketing, or personal financial gain. CPR certification does not count toward the 24-hour requirement.
New Licensee Rule: Requirements are prorated for your first renewal based on your license issue date. If licensed less than 10 months before the deadline, 0 hours are required; otherwise, requirements range from 10 to 15 hours depending on the issuance date.
Reporting: Delaware uses an audit-based system via the DELPROS CE Tracker. You do not need to submit certificates unless selected for an audit, but you must maintain your records for at least 2 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice:
- Address: 861 Silver Lake Blvd Ste 203 Dover, DE 19904-2467
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (302) 744-4500
- Fax: (302) 739-2711
- Email: customerservice.dpr@delaware.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.