Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Licensure in Maine
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Timeline 2-4 weeks
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Initial Costs $71
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Renewal Costs $30
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CE Requirements 36 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license in Maine, you'll be working with the Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. You will submit your application through the Regulatory Licensing & Permitting portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check fee payment and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit Your Application: Head over to the online portal to create an account and start your application. You'll need to fill out your personal details and employment history. Hit submit once you've double-checked everything.
- Background Check: Maine makes this relatively streamlined. You will pay a specific fee for a Criminal History Records Check directly to the Board during your application process. The Board then uses this to run the check themselves, so you typically don't need to schedule a separate fingerprinting appointment unless specifically notified.
- Request Transcripts: Contact your OTA program and have them send your official transcripts directly to the Board. These must come straight from the source; copies you send yourself won't be accepted.
- Verification of Supervision: As a COTA, you are required to submit a "Verification of Supervision" form. You'll need to coordinate with the Occupational Therapist who will be supervising you to get this signed and submitted.
- NBCOT Verification: Log in to your NBCOT account and request a verification of certification letter be sent to the Maine Board.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and current employment information.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts from your school and NBCOT Verification of Certification.
- Exams: You need to have already passed the NBCOT exam. There is no separate Jurisprudence Exam for Maine.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Maine:
- Application Fee: $30
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $21 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0 (included in application)
- Verifications: $20 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $71
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Maine Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant renewal happens annually and is due by March 31st.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $30.
Note: Be aware that a $50 late fee applies immediately after the deadline, and you must reapply as a new applicant if you are more than 90 days late.
CE Requirements
36 Contact Hours required every two years.
Deadline: March 31st annually. While the license is renewed every year, the 36-hour requirement must be met every two-year cycle.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant pros: Maine allows all 36 hours to be completed through online or home-study courses, provided they meet the board's criteria for professional development.
Provider Restrictions: Maine requires courses to be relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. The board recognizes AOTA-approved providers and courses from accredited healthcare institutions. General portals like MedBridge are accepted for earning Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant CEUs.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: Credit is not granted for business or marketing meetings, social or recreational activities, staff orientation, or CPR/First Aid certification.
New Licensee Rule: If your initial license was issued for less than one year, you are only required to complete 18 contact hours for your first renewal. If issued for more than one year, the full 36 hours are required.
Reporting: Maine uses an audit-based reporting system. You do not need to submit your certificates during renewal, but you must maintain documentation for at least 4 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 Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice:
- Address: 35 State House Sta Augusta, ME 04333-0035
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (207) 624-8624
- Fax: (207) 624-8637
- Email: occ.board@maine.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 Maine, you'll be working with the Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. You will submit your application through the Regulatory Licensing & Permitting portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check fee payment and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit Your Application: Head over to the online portal to create an account and start your application. You'll need to fill out your personal details and employment history. Hit submit once you've double-checked everything.
- Background Check: Maine makes this relatively streamlined. You will pay a specific fee for a Criminal History Records Check directly to the Board during your application process. The Board then uses this to run the check themselves, so you typically don't need to schedule a separate fingerprinting appointment unless specifically notified.
- Request Transcripts: Contact your OTA program and have them send your official transcripts directly to the Board. These must come straight from the source; copies you send yourself won't be accepted.
- Verification of Supervision: As a COTA, you are required to submit a "Verification of Supervision" form. You'll need to coordinate with the Occupational Therapist who will be supervising you to get this signed and submitted.
- NBCOT Verification: Log in to your NBCOT account and request a verification of certification letter be sent to the Maine Board.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and current employment information.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts from your school and NBCOT Verification of Certification.
- Exams: You need to have already passed the NBCOT exam. There is no separate Jurisprudence Exam for Maine.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Maine:
- Application Fee: $30
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $21 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0 (included in application)
- Verifications: $20 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $71
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Maine Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant renewal happens annually and is due by March 31st.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $30.
Note: Be aware that a $50 late fee applies immediately after the deadline, and you must reapply as a new applicant if you are more than 90 days late.
CE Requirements
36 Contact Hours required every two years.
Deadline: March 31st annually. While the license is renewed every year, the 36-hour requirement must be met every two-year cycle.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant pros: Maine allows all 36 hours to be completed through online or home-study courses, provided they meet the board's criteria for professional development.
Provider Restrictions: Maine requires courses to be relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. The board recognizes AOTA-approved providers and courses from accredited healthcare institutions. General portals like MedBridge are accepted for earning Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant CEUs.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: Credit is not granted for business or marketing meetings, social or recreational activities, staff orientation, or CPR/First Aid certification.
New Licensee Rule: If your initial license was issued for less than one year, you are only required to complete 18 contact hours for your first renewal. If issued for more than one year, the full 36 hours are required.
Reporting: Maine uses an audit-based reporting system. You do not need to submit your certificates during renewal, but you must maintain documentation for at least 4 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 Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice:
- Address: 35 State House Sta Augusta, ME 04333-0035
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (207) 624-8624
- Fax: (207) 624-8637
- Email: occ.board@maine.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.