Occupational Therapist Licensure in Kansas
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Timeline 9 weeks or more
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Initial Costs $140
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Renewal Costs $72
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CE Requirements 40 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Occupational Therapist license in Kansas, you'll be working with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Unlike many other states, Kansas currently requires a paper application which you can download from their Licensing Forms page. Before you start filling out the paperwork, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Download the Application: Head over to the Board's website and download the "Initial Licensing Application" for Occupational Therapists. This is a paper form that you will need to print, fill out, and mail in. Be sure to answer every question honestly to avoid delays.
- Request Verifications: You'll need to request a few things from third parties. First, contact your university to have your official transcripts sent directly to the Board. Second, head over to NBCOT to request your score transfer/verification be sent to Kansas. If you hold licenses in other states, you'll also need to request verification from those boards.
- Submit Your Packet: Once your application is complete and notarized (if required by the form), mail it along with the application fee to the address listed on the instructions. I always suggest sending it via a trackable shipping method so you know when it arrives.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, employment history for the past several years, and proof of Professional Liability Insurance (required for practice).
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (from your school), NBCOT Verification (from NBCOT), and License Verifications (from every state where you hold a license).
- Exams: Good news! Kansas does not currently require a Jurisprudence Exam for Occupational Therapists.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Kansas:
- Application Fee: $80
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $57 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $3 (NPDB query fee)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $140
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Kansas Occupational Therapist renewal happens annually and is due by March 31.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $72.
Note: The renewal window opens February 15, but be careful—late fees apply immediately if you renew after the March 31 deadline.
CE Requirements
40 Contact Hours required every 2 years (Biennial).
Deadline: March 31st of odd-numbered years. While you must renew your license annually with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA), you only submit evidence of your Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs during the odd-year renewal cycle.
Live vs. Online: Kansas has a specific cap for remote learners. You may earn a maximum of 20 contact hours through "Other Courses," which includes self-paced internet, home-study, or correspondence courses. The remaining 20 hours must come from "Class I" activities, such as live webinars (teleconferences), workshops, or seminars.
Provider Restrictions: The board does not pre-approve specific providers but requires that content be directly related to the field of occupational therapy. Popular platforms like MedBridge are widely accepted for meeting your self-paced and live webinar requirements.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you! (Kansas does not currently mandate specific ethics or jurisprudence hours for OT renewal).
Excluded Topics: Hours cannot be earned for business-related topics such as marketing, office management, or non-clinical administrative meetings.
New Licensee Rule: If you received your initial Kansas license less than one year before the odd-year renewal deadline, your CE requirement is waived. If you were licensed between one and two years before the deadline, you are only required to complete 20 contact hours.
Reporting: Kansas utilizes CE Broker for digital tracking and reporting. While you renew your license through the KSBHA portal, ensure your certificates are uploaded to CE Broker to streamline the audit process.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts:
- Address: 800 SW Jackson St Ste A Lowr Level Topeka, KS 66612-1214
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (785) 296-5460
- Fax: (785) 296-0852
- Email: KSBHA_licensing@ks.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 Kansas, you'll be working with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Unlike many other states, Kansas currently requires a paper application which you can download from their Licensing Forms page. Before you start filling out the paperwork, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Download the Application: Head over to the Board's website and download the "Initial Licensing Application" for Occupational Therapists. This is a paper form that you will need to print, fill out, and mail in. Be sure to answer every question honestly to avoid delays.
- Request Verifications: You'll need to request a few things from third parties. First, contact your university to have your official transcripts sent directly to the Board. Second, head over to NBCOT to request your score transfer/verification be sent to Kansas. If you hold licenses in other states, you'll also need to request verification from those boards.
- Submit Your Packet: Once your application is complete and notarized (if required by the form), mail it along with the application fee to the address listed on the instructions. I always suggest sending it via a trackable shipping method so you know when it arrives.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, employment history for the past several years, and proof of Professional Liability Insurance (required for practice).
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (from your school), NBCOT Verification (from NBCOT), and License Verifications (from every state where you hold a license).
- Exams: Good news! Kansas does not currently require a Jurisprudence Exam for Occupational Therapists.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Kansas:
- Application Fee: $80
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $57 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $3 (NPDB query fee)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $140
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Kansas Occupational Therapist renewal happens annually and is due by March 31.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $72.
Note: The renewal window opens February 15, but be careful—late fees apply immediately if you renew after the March 31 deadline.
CE Requirements
40 Contact Hours required every 2 years (Biennial).
Deadline: March 31st of odd-numbered years. While you must renew your license annually with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA), you only submit evidence of your Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs during the odd-year renewal cycle.
Live vs. Online: Kansas has a specific cap for remote learners. You may earn a maximum of 20 contact hours through "Other Courses," which includes self-paced internet, home-study, or correspondence courses. The remaining 20 hours must come from "Class I" activities, such as live webinars (teleconferences), workshops, or seminars.
Provider Restrictions: The board does not pre-approve specific providers but requires that content be directly related to the field of occupational therapy. Popular platforms like MedBridge are widely accepted for meeting your self-paced and live webinar requirements.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you! (Kansas does not currently mandate specific ethics or jurisprudence hours for OT renewal).
Excluded Topics: Hours cannot be earned for business-related topics such as marketing, office management, or non-clinical administrative meetings.
New Licensee Rule: If you received your initial Kansas license less than one year before the odd-year renewal deadline, your CE requirement is waived. If you were licensed between one and two years before the deadline, you are only required to complete 20 contact hours.
Reporting: Kansas utilizes CE Broker for digital tracking and reporting. While you renew your license through the KSBHA portal, ensure your certificates are uploaded to CE Broker to streamline the audit process.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts:
- Address: 800 SW Jackson St Ste A Lowr Level Topeka, KS 66612-1214
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (785) 296-5460
- Fax: (785) 296-0852
- Email: KSBHA_licensing@ks.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.