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Occupational Therapists licensed in California are required to complete twenty-four (24) professional development units (PDUs) every two (2) years. Occupational Therapy Assistants licensed in California are required to complete twenty-four (24) professional development units (PDUs) every two (2) years.

It typically takes between three and four weeks to receive your occupational therapy license in California. This is average compared to other occupational therapy licenses across the United States.

AOTA's Board Certification distinguishes therapists with knowledge of current, evidence-based practice and commitment to continuing professional development in a specific area of practice.

It typically takes between three and four weeks to receive your occupational therapy license in California. This is average compared to other occupational therapy licenses across the United States.

The requirements are (1) completion of forty (40) hours continuing education (or professional development units) within the past two years, or (2) passing the NBCOT examination. If you complete the PDUs, you must submit copies of the certificates of completion with your application.

To become a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and be approved to work in California, you will need to pass the COTA certification exam administered by the NBCOT. As previously mentioned, you are eligible to take the exam if you graduated from an ACOTE-accredited program in the United States.

Occupational therapy is an approach that uses activity to promote good mental health and assist recovery. It can help people achieve outcomes that are important to them, like self-care and leisure activities. It can also support working adults and help them keep their jobs during an episode of mental illness.