Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Licensure in Hawaii
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Timeline 9 weeks or more
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Initial Costs $221-314
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Renewal Costs $186
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CE Requirements 0 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license in Hawaii, you'll be working with the Hawaii Occupational Therapy Program. You will submit your application through MyPVL. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Request Your Documents: Head over to your university registrar and request your official transcripts be sent directly to the Hawaii licensing program. At the same time, log into your NBCOT portal and request a score transfer/verification be sent to Hawaii. These must come directly from the source—copies you send yourself won't be accepted.
- Background Check: You will need to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history record check. This is typically processed through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) and often uses a service like Fieldprint. Check the specific instructions in the application packet for the correct codes and procedures to ensure your results are routed correctly.
- Submit Your Application: Create an account on the MyPVL portal. Select the Occupational Therapy application, fill in your details, and upload any required personal documents. Once you've double-checked everything, hit submit and pay the fee.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid Driver's License or Government ID, your Social Security Number, and your employment history for the application.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts from your OTA program and your NBCOT Score Verification.
- Exams: You must have already passed the NBCOT exam.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Hawaii:
- Application Fee: $186 - $279
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $35
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $221 - $314
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Hawaii Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant renewal happens every two years and is due by December 31 of every even-numbered year.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $186.
Note: Hawaii is unique because it does not currently require continuing education hours for renewal, but you must submit your application on time to avoid license forfeiture.
CE Requirements
0 contact hours required every two years.
Deadline: December 31st of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant CEUs: Hawaii does not currently mandate continuing education for state license renewal! This gives you total flexibility to focus on your national requirements.
Provider Restrictions: While the Hawaii state board has no specific CE requirements, maintaining your NBCOT certification is a professional standard for most travelers. For NBCOT maintenance, courses from AOTA-approved providers like MedBridge are highly recommended and widely accepted.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: None—Hawaii does not currently restrict or mandate specific topics for renewal.
New Licensee Rule: Since there are no continuing education requirements for any renewal cycle in Hawaii, new graduates and newly licensed travelers are not required to complete CEs for their first renewal.
Reporting: No reporting is required to the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA). However, it is best practice to maintain your NBCOT certification and keep those records for at least 4 years in case of future regulatory changes or audits in other states.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Occupational Therapy Program, Hawaii Professional & Vocational Licensing Division:
- Address: PO Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801-3469
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (808) 586-2696
- Fax: (808) 586-2874
- Email: occ_therapist@dcca.hawaii.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 Hawaii, you'll be working with the Hawaii Occupational Therapy Program. You will submit your application through MyPVL. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Request Your Documents: Head over to your university registrar and request your official transcripts be sent directly to the Hawaii licensing program. At the same time, log into your NBCOT portal and request a score transfer/verification be sent to Hawaii. These must come directly from the source—copies you send yourself won't be accepted.
- Background Check: You will need to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history record check. This is typically processed through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) and often uses a service like Fieldprint. Check the specific instructions in the application packet for the correct codes and procedures to ensure your results are routed correctly.
- Submit Your Application: Create an account on the MyPVL portal. Select the Occupational Therapy application, fill in your details, and upload any required personal documents. Once you've double-checked everything, hit submit and pay the fee.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid Driver's License or Government ID, your Social Security Number, and your employment history for the application.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts from your OTA program and your NBCOT Score Verification.
- Exams: You must have already passed the NBCOT exam.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Hawaii:
- Application Fee: $186 - $279
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $35
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $221 - $314
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Hawaii Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant renewal happens every two years and is due by December 31 of every even-numbered year.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $186.
Note: Hawaii is unique because it does not currently require continuing education hours for renewal, but you must submit your application on time to avoid license forfeiture.
CE Requirements
0 contact hours required every two years.
Deadline: December 31st of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant CEUs: Hawaii does not currently mandate continuing education for state license renewal! This gives you total flexibility to focus on your national requirements.
Provider Restrictions: While the Hawaii state board has no specific CE requirements, maintaining your NBCOT certification is a professional standard for most travelers. For NBCOT maintenance, courses from AOTA-approved providers like MedBridge are highly recommended and widely accepted.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: None—Hawaii does not currently restrict or mandate specific topics for renewal.
New Licensee Rule: Since there are no continuing education requirements for any renewal cycle in Hawaii, new graduates and newly licensed travelers are not required to complete CEs for their first renewal.
Reporting: No reporting is required to the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA). However, it is best practice to maintain your NBCOT certification and keep those records for at least 4 years in case of future regulatory changes or audits in other states.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Occupational Therapy Program, Hawaii Professional & Vocational Licensing Division:
- Address: PO Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801-3469
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (808) 586-2696
- Fax: (808) 586-2874
- Email: occ_therapist@dcca.hawaii.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.