Occupational Therapist Licensure in Oklahoma
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Timeline 9 weeks or more
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Initial Costs $190
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Renewal Costs $100
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CE Requirements 20 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Occupational Therapist license in Oklahoma, you'll be working with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. You will submit your application through the Online Licensing Portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your NBCOT verification to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit the Online Application: Head over to the online portal to create your account and submit the initial application. Be prepared to provide a detailed chronological history of your employment and non-work time.
- Complete & Email Required Forms: This step is unique to Oklahoma. You must download and complete the "Oath and Photo Page" and the "Evidence of Status Form" (with supporting docs like your passport). You also need to sign the last page of the "Application Instructions." Email these signed documents directly to the Board at
licensing@okmedicalboard.org. - Request Verifications: Log in to your NBCOT account and request a verification of certification be sent to the Board (this also serves as your education verification). Additionally, contact every state board where you have held a license to send official verification directly to Oklahoma.
- Start the Background Check: Oklahoma uses a specific vendor for this. Go to the HireRight website to initiate your "Extended Background Check" (EBC).
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A recent 2x2 passport-style photo (for the Oath form), your Driver's License or Passport (for Evidence of Status), and a detailed employment history.
- Items to Request: Official NBCOT Verification (covers education requirements) and License Verifications from all prior states.
- Important Note: There is no separate jurisprudence exam, but you must attest to reading and understanding the Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Practice Act on your application.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Oklahoma:
- Application Fee: $120
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $50 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $20 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $190
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Oklahoma Occupational Therapist renewal happens Annually and is due by October 31.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $100.
Note: While the license renews annually, your Continuing Education (20 hours) is due every two years on October 31 of even-numbered years.
CE Requirements
20 Contact Hours required every two years.
Deadline: October 31st of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs: Oklahoma currently allows all 20 hours to be completed via home study or online courses, provided they are from approved providers.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy. General portals like MedBridge are accepted. While the board does not pre-approve all individual courses, they recognize providers approved by the AOTA.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics: (1 contact hour)
- Jurisprudence: No specific law exam is required for renewal, but travelers are expected to remain current on the Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Excluded Topics: CPR, basic first aid, business or office management, marketing, and personal finance courses do not count toward your total.
New Licensee Rule: If you have been licensed for less than one year of the current two-year renewal cycle, you are exempt from the continuing education requirements for that first renewal period.
Reporting: Oklahoma utilizes CE Broker for digital tracking. While you should upload your certificates there, you are required to maintain your own records for at least 4 years in case of a board audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure:
- Address: 101 NE 51st St Oklahoma City, OK 73105-1821
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (405) 962-1422
- Fax: (405) 962-1440
- Email: licensing@okmedicalboard.org
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 Oklahoma, you'll be working with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. You will submit your application through the Online Licensing Portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your NBCOT verification to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit the Online Application: Head over to the online portal to create your account and submit the initial application. Be prepared to provide a detailed chronological history of your employment and non-work time.
- Complete & Email Required Forms: This step is unique to Oklahoma. You must download and complete the "Oath and Photo Page" and the "Evidence of Status Form" (with supporting docs like your passport). You also need to sign the last page of the "Application Instructions." Email these signed documents directly to the Board at
licensing@okmedicalboard.org. - Request Verifications: Log in to your NBCOT account and request a verification of certification be sent to the Board (this also serves as your education verification). Additionally, contact every state board where you have held a license to send official verification directly to Oklahoma.
- Start the Background Check: Oklahoma uses a specific vendor for this. Go to the HireRight website to initiate your "Extended Background Check" (EBC).
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A recent 2x2 passport-style photo (for the Oath form), your Driver's License or Passport (for Evidence of Status), and a detailed employment history.
- Items to Request: Official NBCOT Verification (covers education requirements) and License Verifications from all prior states.
- Important Note: There is no separate jurisprudence exam, but you must attest to reading and understanding the Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Practice Act on your application.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Oklahoma:
- Application Fee: $120
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $50 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $20 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $190
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Oklahoma Occupational Therapist renewal happens Annually and is due by October 31.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $100.
Note: While the license renews annually, your Continuing Education (20 hours) is due every two years on October 31 of even-numbered years.
CE Requirements
20 Contact Hours required every two years.
Deadline: October 31st of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs: Oklahoma currently allows all 20 hours to be completed via home study or online courses, provided they are from approved providers.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy. General portals like MedBridge are accepted. While the board does not pre-approve all individual courses, they recognize providers approved by the AOTA.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics: (1 contact hour)
- Jurisprudence: No specific law exam is required for renewal, but travelers are expected to remain current on the Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Excluded Topics: CPR, basic first aid, business or office management, marketing, and personal finance courses do not count toward your total.
New Licensee Rule: If you have been licensed for less than one year of the current two-year renewal cycle, you are exempt from the continuing education requirements for that first renewal period.
Reporting: Oklahoma utilizes CE Broker for digital tracking. While you should upload your certificates there, you are required to maintain your own records for at least 4 years in case of a board audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure:
- Address: 101 NE 51st St Oklahoma City, OK 73105-1821
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (405) 962-1422
- Fax: (405) 962-1440
- Email: licensing@okmedicalboard.org
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.