Occupational Therapist Licensure in Wisconsin
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $261
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Renewal Costs $75
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CE Requirements 24 Points
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Occupational Therapist license in Wisconsin, you'll be working with the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board. You will submit your application through their online system, LicensE. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account: Head over to the LicensE portal and create your user profile. This is the hub where you’ll submit your application, pay your fees, and track your status. Hit submit on the application form once you've filled in your details.
- Request Official Documents: You need to prove your credentials. Request your official transcripts to be sent directly from your school to the Board. Simultaneously, log into your NBCOT portal and request a verification of your certification to be sent to Wisconsin.
- Pass the Jurisprudence Exam: Wisconsin requires an open-book examination on the State Statutes and Administrative Code. Once your application is processed, you will receive an email with instructions on how to take this online exam.
- Background & Convictions: You will answer questions regarding your legal history directly on the application. If the Board requires further background checks or fingerprints (often via Fieldprint), they will notify you with specific codes and instructions after you apply.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Your social security number, driver's license, and a list of all past and present professional licenses held in other states.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your university) and NBCOT Verification of Certification.
- Exams: Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code Exam (Open book; taken after application submission).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Wisconsin:
- Application Fee: $150
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $36 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $75 (if applicable)
- Verifications: $0 (if the board charges to verify other licenses)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $261
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Wisconsin Occupational Therapist renewal happens biennially and is due by May 31st of odd-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $75.
Note: Be sure to complete your 24 required hours of continuing education within the two-year licensure period to avoid any delays.
CE Requirements
24 Points (Contact Hours) required every two years.
Deadline: May 31st of odd-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs: Wisconsin currently has no limit on the number of points you can earn through online or home-study courses, provided they meet the board's criteria for professional development.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. Programs approved by the AOTA or the Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association (WOTA) are automatically accepted. General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted and a favorite for travelers managing multiple state licenses.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics and Jurisprudence (2 points)
- No other specific clinical mandates—choose topics that best support your current travel setting!
Excluded Topics: Points are not awarded for professional organization business meetings, social events, marketing, or basic CPR/First Aid certification.
New Licensee Rule: If you are granted your initial Wisconsin license during the biennium, you are not required to complete continuing education points for your first renewal cycle.
Reporting: Wisconsin uses an audit-based system. You do not need to submit your certificates during renewal, but you must maintain your 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 Occupational Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board:
- Address: 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53705-9100
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (608) 266-2112
- Fax: (608) 267-3816
- Email: dsps@wisconsin.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 Wisconsin, you'll be working with the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board. You will submit your application through their online system, LicensE. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account: Head over to the LicensE portal and create your user profile. This is the hub where you’ll submit your application, pay your fees, and track your status. Hit submit on the application form once you've filled in your details.
- Request Official Documents: You need to prove your credentials. Request your official transcripts to be sent directly from your school to the Board. Simultaneously, log into your NBCOT portal and request a verification of your certification to be sent to Wisconsin.
- Pass the Jurisprudence Exam: Wisconsin requires an open-book examination on the State Statutes and Administrative Code. Once your application is processed, you will receive an email with instructions on how to take this online exam.
- Background & Convictions: You will answer questions regarding your legal history directly on the application. If the Board requires further background checks or fingerprints (often via Fieldprint), they will notify you with specific codes and instructions after you apply.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Your social security number, driver's license, and a list of all past and present professional licenses held in other states.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your university) and NBCOT Verification of Certification.
- Exams: Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code Exam (Open book; taken after application submission).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Wisconsin:
- Application Fee: $150
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $36 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $75 (if applicable)
- Verifications: $0 (if the board charges to verify other licenses)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $261
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Wisconsin Occupational Therapist renewal happens biennially and is due by May 31st of odd-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $75.
Note: Be sure to complete your 24 required hours of continuing education within the two-year licensure period to avoid any delays.
CE Requirements
24 Points (Contact Hours) required every two years.
Deadline: May 31st of odd-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs: Wisconsin currently has no limit on the number of points you can earn through online or home-study courses, provided they meet the board's criteria for professional development.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. Programs approved by the AOTA or the Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association (WOTA) are automatically accepted. General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted and a favorite for travelers managing multiple state licenses.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics and Jurisprudence (2 points)
- No other specific clinical mandates—choose topics that best support your current travel setting!
Excluded Topics: Points are not awarded for professional organization business meetings, social events, marketing, or basic CPR/First Aid certification.
New Licensee Rule: If you are granted your initial Wisconsin license during the biennium, you are not required to complete continuing education points for your first renewal cycle.
Reporting: Wisconsin uses an audit-based system. You do not need to submit your certificates during renewal, but you must maintain your 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 Occupational Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board:
- Address: 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53705-9100
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (608) 266-2112
- Fax: (608) 267-3816
- Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.