Occupational Therapist Licensure in Connecticut
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Timeline 9 weeks or more
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Initial Costs $230
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Renewal Costs $205
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CE Requirements 24 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Occupational Therapist license in Connecticut, you'll be working with the Connecticut Department of Public Health. You will submit your application through the eLicense portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit Your Application: Head over to the eLicense portal to create an account and submit your initial application. This is where you'll pay the application fee and upload your photo. Hit submit to get your file opened with the state.
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your university registrar to have your official transcript sent directly to the Department of Public Health. This document must come straight from the source; they won't accept a copy from you.
- Verify NBCOT Certification: Log in to your NBCOT account and request an official score transfer or Certification Verification Letter be sent directly to the Connecticut Board.
- License Verification: If you hold or have ever held a license in another state, you must request official verification from each of those state boards. Most states use the VeriSys system, but check with each specific board.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A recent passport-style photograph (head and shoulders) to upload with your application, your Social Security Number, and your employment history.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts from your OT program, NBCOT Certification Verification, and License Verifications from all other states where you are licensed.
- Exams: Good news—Connecticut does not currently require a separate Jurisprudence Exam for Occupational Therapists.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Connecticut:
- Application Fee: $200
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $30 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $230
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Connecticut Occupational Therapist renewal happens every two years and is due by July 31 of odd-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $205.
Note: You have a 90-day grace period to renew while continuing to practice, but be careful—on the 91st day, the license becomes void and requires reinstatement.
CE Requirements
24 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: July 31st of odd-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs: you can complete all 24 hours online! Connecticut allows "home study" programs (including internet-based and distance learning) as long as they include a proficiency examination and are related to the practice of occupational therapy.
Provider Restrictions: The Connecticut Department of Public Health does not pre-approve specific providers or courses. However, activities must be related to the practice of occupational therapy. General portals like MedBridge are accepted because they provide the required proficiency exams for home study credit.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: Professional organizational business meetings, speeches delivered at luncheons or banquets, and the reading of books or journals (unless they are part of a structured home study program with an exam). Audio-visual materials are also excluded unless they are a component of a qualifying competency activity.
New Licensee Rule: If you are applying for your first license renewal in Connecticut, you are exempt from all continuing education requirements.
Reporting: Connecticut uses an Audit-based system. You do not need to submit your certificates during renewal, but you must maintain your records for at least 3 years following the renewal date in case of an audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Department of Public Health Occupational Therapy Licensure:
- Address: 410 Capital Avenue Mail Stop # 12APP PO BOX 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (860) 509-7603
- Fax: (860) 707-1984
- Email: oplc.dph@ct.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.
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How to Apply
To secure your Travel Occupational Therapist license in Connecticut, you'll be working with the Connecticut Department of Public Health. You will submit your application through the eLicense portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit Your Application: Head over to the eLicense portal to create an account and submit your initial application. This is where you'll pay the application fee and upload your photo. Hit submit to get your file opened with the state.
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your university registrar to have your official transcript sent directly to the Department of Public Health. This document must come straight from the source; they won't accept a copy from you.
- Verify NBCOT Certification: Log in to your NBCOT account and request an official score transfer or Certification Verification Letter be sent directly to the Connecticut Board.
- License Verification: If you hold or have ever held a license in another state, you must request official verification from each of those state boards. Most states use the VeriSys system, but check with each specific board.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A recent passport-style photograph (head and shoulders) to upload with your application, your Social Security Number, and your employment history.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts from your OT program, NBCOT Certification Verification, and License Verifications from all other states where you are licensed.
- Exams: Good news—Connecticut does not currently require a separate Jurisprudence Exam for Occupational Therapists.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Connecticut:
- Application Fee: $200
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $30 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $230
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Connecticut Occupational Therapist renewal happens every two years and is due by July 31 of odd-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $205.
Note: You have a 90-day grace period to renew while continuing to practice, but be careful—on the 91st day, the license becomes void and requires reinstatement.
CE Requirements
24 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: July 31st of odd-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs: you can complete all 24 hours online! Connecticut allows "home study" programs (including internet-based and distance learning) as long as they include a proficiency examination and are related to the practice of occupational therapy.
Provider Restrictions: The Connecticut Department of Public Health does not pre-approve specific providers or courses. However, activities must be related to the practice of occupational therapy. General portals like MedBridge are accepted because they provide the required proficiency exams for home study credit.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: Professional organizational business meetings, speeches delivered at luncheons or banquets, and the reading of books or journals (unless they are part of a structured home study program with an exam). Audio-visual materials are also excluded unless they are a component of a qualifying competency activity.
New Licensee Rule: If you are applying for your first license renewal in Connecticut, you are exempt from all continuing education requirements.
Reporting: Connecticut uses an Audit-based system. You do not need to submit your certificates during renewal, but you must maintain your records for at least 3 years following the renewal date in case of an audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Department of Public Health Occupational Therapy Licensure:
- Address: 410 Capital Avenue Mail Stop # 12APP PO BOX 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (860) 509-7603
- Fax: (860) 707-1984
- Email: oplc.dph@ct.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.