Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Licensure in Utah
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Timeline 4-6 weeks
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Initial Costs $153
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Renewal Costs $47
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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 Utah, you'll be working with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). You will submit your application through the UtahID / MyLicenseOne portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your official transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Request Official Transcripts: Head over to your university registrar and request your official transcripts. These must be sent directly from the school to the Board. Utah accepts them via secure email (dopl@utah.gov) or by mail to their Salt Lake City address. Do not try to upload these yourself; they won't be accepted.
- Verify Your Certification: Log in to your NBCOT portal and request a verification of certification letter to be sent to Utah. This serves as proof of your national exam scores and certification status.
- Submit Your Application: Create an account and log in to the UtahID / MyLicenseOne system. Select "Apply for a License" and follow the prompts for the Occupational Therapist Assistant application. You will need to attest to your 16 weeks of supervised fieldwork here.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid Driver's License or government ID, your Social Security Number, and details of your supervised fieldwork experience.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school) and your NBCOT Verification of Certification.
- Exams: You will likely need to complete a Jurisprudence Exam (Utah Law and Rules) which is often integrated into the application process or required as a separate open-book test.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Utah:
- Application Fee: $70
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $53 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $30 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $153
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Utah Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant renewal happens every two years and is due by May 31 of odd-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $47.
Note: Watch out—you must complete 24 hours of continuing education, and the state charges a penalty fee immediately for late renewals.
CE Requirements
24 Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: May 31st of odd-numbered years.
Live vs Online: Great news for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant CEUs: Utah allows all 24 hours to be completed through online or home-study formats with no "live" requirement.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. Utah recognizes AOTA-approved providers and state OT associations. General portals like MedBridge are accepted. Pro-Tip: Maintaining your current NBCOT certification satisfies the entire 24-hour requirement!
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics or Law: (2 hours) related to legal and ethical principles of practice (waived if maintaining current NBCOT certification).
Excluded Topics: CPR, basic first aid, business management, marketing, and personal finance.
New Licensee Rule: If you were licensed for only part of the two-year cycle, your hours are prorated. Typically, this means 12 hours if licensed in the second year of the cycle.
Reporting: Utah uses an audit-based system. You do not need to submit certificates during renewal, but you must maintain your records for at least 4 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Utah Occupational Therapy Board:
- Address: PO Box 146741 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (801) 530-6628
- Fax: (801) 530-6767
- Email: b9@utah.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 Utah, you'll be working with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). You will submit your application through the UtahID / MyLicenseOne portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your official transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Request Official Transcripts: Head over to your university registrar and request your official transcripts. These must be sent directly from the school to the Board. Utah accepts them via secure email (dopl@utah.gov) or by mail to their Salt Lake City address. Do not try to upload these yourself; they won't be accepted.
- Verify Your Certification: Log in to your NBCOT portal and request a verification of certification letter to be sent to Utah. This serves as proof of your national exam scores and certification status.
- Submit Your Application: Create an account and log in to the UtahID / MyLicenseOne system. Select "Apply for a License" and follow the prompts for the Occupational Therapist Assistant application. You will need to attest to your 16 weeks of supervised fieldwork here.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid Driver's License or government ID, your Social Security Number, and details of your supervised fieldwork experience.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school) and your NBCOT Verification of Certification.
- Exams: You will likely need to complete a Jurisprudence Exam (Utah Law and Rules) which is often integrated into the application process or required as a separate open-book test.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Utah:
- Application Fee: $70
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $53 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $30 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $153
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Utah Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant renewal happens every two years and is due by May 31 of odd-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $47.
Note: Watch out—you must complete 24 hours of continuing education, and the state charges a penalty fee immediately for late renewals.
CE Requirements
24 Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: May 31st of odd-numbered years.
Live vs Online: Great news for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant CEUs: Utah allows all 24 hours to be completed through online or home-study formats with no "live" requirement.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. Utah recognizes AOTA-approved providers and state OT associations. General portals like MedBridge are accepted. Pro-Tip: Maintaining your current NBCOT certification satisfies the entire 24-hour requirement!
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics or Law: (2 hours) related to legal and ethical principles of practice (waived if maintaining current NBCOT certification).
Excluded Topics: CPR, basic first aid, business management, marketing, and personal finance.
New Licensee Rule: If you were licensed for only part of the two-year cycle, your hours are prorated. Typically, this means 12 hours if licensed in the second year of the cycle.
Reporting: Utah uses an audit-based system. You do not need to submit certificates during renewal, but you must maintain your records for at least 4 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Utah Occupational Therapy Board:
- Address: PO Box 146741 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (801) 530-6628
- Fax: (801) 530-6767
- Email: b9@utah.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.