Washington State Licensure

Questions regarding licensure should be directed to the Occupational Therapy Practice Board and/or the Department of Health at the contacts below, which are provided for your convenience.

Licensure in occupational therapy is granted by the State of Washington, through the Occupational Therapy Practice Board (OTPB), and professional licenses are issued and managed by the Department of Health. These processes are completely independent of WOTA, which is the professional association representing the interests of OT practitioners in the state.

Friendly Reminder...Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants are required to have 30 hours of Continuing Education every two years for state licensing and 36 hours of Professional Development Units every three years for NBCOT renewal.

Contact Information

Washington State Department of Health
101 Israel Road SE
Tumwater, Washington 98501
 
PO BOX 47890
Olympia, Washington 98504-7890

Phone: (360) 236-4030
 

State Websites

Washington State Department of Health

Occupational Therapy Practice Board - License Processing Timeline

Washington Administrative Codes: WACs

Revised Codes of Washington: RCWs

Provider Credential Search

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