Washington

OnlineCE is dedicated to providing high-quality, online continuing education courses for professionals in the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and athletic training. It is our mission to offer courses that meet the various standards set by the state and national agencies associated with each profession. Though we strive to keep this information up-to-date and accurate, we recommend that you verify all requirements with your state board.

Please see below for information on state requirements associated with your profession. Or to see OnlineCE’s accreditation mission statement, click here.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

State Requirements

Must maintain current certification with the BOC that includes completing 50 hours of CE every 2 years

BOC Requirements

50 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
The BOC accepts 50 hours of OnlineCE.com courses. OnlineCE.com is a BOC Approved Provider #P3289

Continuing Education Requirements of The Board of Certification

The National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (BOC) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Athletic Trainers (AT). To maintain current AT certification, individuals must meet BOC continuing education (CE) requirements. A total of fifty (50) hours of CE is required every two (2) years. Athletic Trainers can earn 50 hours of CE through Category A, or courses provided by BOC Approved Providers. Although CEUs are no longer awarded for emergency cardiac care (ECC) certification, ATs need to be current with the ECC requirements throughout the reporting period.

State of Washington Athletic Trainer Continuing Education Requirements

Washington Athletic Trainer Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Washington Athletic Trainer continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Washington Athletic Trainer licensees are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Washington Athletic Trainer continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Washington Athletic Trainer . The online courses enhance the knowledge base of the Washington Athletic Trainer. Free 1 hour of online continuing education course for new Washington Athletic Trainers who register with www.OnlineCE.com

The BOC sets the national standards for certification and through our list of BOC Approved Providers, we offer tools to maintain your continuing education (CE). CE requirements are intended to promote continued competence, development of current knowledge and skills and enhancement of professional skills and judgment. They must focus on increasing knowledge, skills and abilities related to the practice of athletic training. CE programs must also be intended for credentialed health care providers and wellness professionals.

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

State Requirements

24 hours of CE biennially according to your birth date and year of original license issuance (Washington Accepts 12 hours of Massage Therapy online courses)
A minimum of eight hours must be direct supervised massage skills training;
Requires a minimum of 4 hrs in ethics, communication, and/or Washington State massage laws and regulations.
Two of these hours must include professional roles and boundaries.

NCBTMB Requirements

24 Hours of CE’s
3 CE Hours must be in Ethics – Every two years

State of Washington Continuing Education Requirements

Washington Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Washington continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Washington Massage Therapy licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Washington continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Washington Massage Therapists (MT). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of Massage Therapists to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour NCBTMB approved online home study CE credit course for new Washington Massage Therapy registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Massage Therapists. Massage Therapists must renew their board certification every 2 years. During that 2-year period, Massage Therapists are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education. Twenty-one (21) hours of CE must be from Approved Providers and three (3) of the 24 hours must be in Ethics. Candidates must also pass a criminal background check (performed by NCBTMB). There is a limit of 4 hours allowed in self-care coursework.

Occupational Therapist

State Requirements

30 hours of CE due biennially (Washington Accepts 29 hours of online courses)
A minimum of 20 hours must directly relate to the practice of OT
Beginning January 1, 2014, OT’s are required to complete at least 3 hrs of CE in suicide assessment every 6 years. This CE must be an empirically supported training in suicide assessment that includes risk assessment, screening, and referral
Requires 3 hours of suicide screening and assessment – See our Topic Suicide Assessment and take Washington State Suicide Assessment and Referral. This course has been approved by the Washington Department of Health as an approved training program for the mandated Suicide Assessment CE requirement and is listed on the Model List of suicide training for health professionals
This one-time training must be completed by the end of the first full reporting period after January 1, 2016 or during the first full continuing education reporting period after initial licensure, whichever is later
These hours are included in the total CE hours due, not in addition to.

NBCOT Requirements

36 Hours of CE – Every 3 years. The NBCOT accepts 36 hours of OnlineCE courses
OnlineCE is an approved provider of the AOTA # 4023

Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:

The Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) is the governing body that is responsible for credentialing certified hand therapists (CHT). In order to maintain the CHT credential, a CHT must accumulate a minimum of 80 contact hours of professional development activities during their five-year accrual period. Professional development hours may be earned in seven different categories. OnlineCE.com offers courses in 3 Categories: A, B and C.

Category A – Formal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, 3 hours or more in length. All 80 hours can be earned in this category. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Category B – Informal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, less than 3 hours in length. Maximum accepted: 30 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Category C – Formal Courses with General Clinical OT or PT content. Maximum accepted: 20 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Continuing Education Requirements by NBCOT

The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Occupational Therapists (OTR) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). In order to maintain current certification as an OTR or OTA, therapists must meet all NBCOT continuing education (CE) requirements. A total of thirty-six (36) professional development units during a three year cycle are required. A maximum of 36 hours can be obtained through OnlineCE.com Online Continuing Education Courses.

State of Washington Continuing Education Requirements

Washington Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Washington continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Washington OT/OTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Washington continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Washington Occupational Therapists (OT) and Washington Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of OT/OTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour AOTA approved online home study CE credit course for new Washington Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

OnlineCE is an AOTA-Approved provider of continuing education. As such, OnlineCE is committed to providing high quality and relevant education for occupational therapy practitioners. Please note that, while OnlineCE is AOTA Approved, the AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Occupational therapy assistants

State Requirements

30 hours of CE biennially (Washington Accepts 29 hours of online courses)
A minimum of 20 hours must directly relate to the practice of OTA
As of January 1, 2014, OTA’s are required to complete at least 3 hrs of CE in suicide assessment every 6 years.
This CE must be an empirically supported training in suicide assessment that includes risk assessment, screening, and referral.
Requires 3 hours of suicide screening and assessment – See our Topic Suicide Assessment and take Washington State Suicide Assessment and Referral.
This course has been approved by the Washington Department of Health as an approved training program for the mandated Suicide Assessment CE requirement and is listed on the Model List of suicide training for health professionals
This one-time training must be completed by the end of the first full reporting period after January 1, 2016 or during the first full continuing education reporting period after initial licensure, whichever is later.

NBCOT Requirements

36 Hours of continuing education every 3 years.
The NBCOT accepts 36 hours of OnlineCE courses. OnlineCE is an approved provider of the AOTA # 4023

Continuing Education Requirements by NBCOT

The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Occupational Therapists (OTR) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). In order to maintain current certification as an OTR or OTA, therapists must meet all NBCOT continuing education (CE) requirements. A total of thirty-six (36) professional development units during a three year cycle are required. A maximum of 36 hours can be obtained through OnlineCE.com Online Continuing Education Courses.

State of Washington Continuing Education Requirements

Washington Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Washington continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Washington OT/OTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Washington continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Washington Occupational Therapists (OT) and Washington Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of OT/OTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour AOTA approved online home study CE credit course for new Washington Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

OnlineCE is an AOTA-Approved provider of continuing education. As such, OnlineCE is committed to providing high quality and relevant education for occupational therapy practitioners. Please note that, while OnlineCE is AOTA Approved, the AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Physical Therapist

State Requirements

32 hours of CE biennially (Washington Accepts 32 hours of online courses)
Requires 3 hours of suicide screening and assessment – See our Topic Suicide Assessment and take Washington State Suicide Assessment and Referral.
This course has been approved by the Washington Department of Health as an approved training program for the mandated Suicide Assessment CE requirement and is listed on the Model List of suicide training for health professionals.
This one-time training must be completed by the end of the first full reporting period after January 1, 2016 or during the first full continuing education reporting period after initial licensure, whichever is later.
These hours are included in the total CE hours due, not in addition
Initial License Requirement: Requires 7 hours of AIDS/HIV

Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:

The Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) is the governing body that is responsible for credentialing certified hand therapists (CHT). In order to maintain the CHT credential, a CHT must accumulate a minimum of 80 contact hours of professional development activities during their five-year accrual period. Professional development hours may be earned in seven different categories. OnlineCE.com offers courses in 3 Categories: A, B and C.

Category A – Formal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, 3 hours or more in length. All 80 hours can be earned in this category.

Category B – Informal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, less than 3 hours in length. Maximum accepted: 30 hours per 5-year accrual cycle.

Category C – Formal Courses with General Clinical OT or PT content. Maximum accepted: 20 hours per 5-year accrual cycle.

State of Washington Continuing Education Requirements

Washington Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Washington continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Washington PT/PTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Washington continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Washington Physical Therapists (PT) and Washington Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of PT/PTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour online home study CE credit course for new Washington Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

physical therapy assistants

State Requirements

24 hours of CE biennially (Washington Accepts 24 hours of online courses)
Requires 3 hours of suicide screening and assessment – See our Topic Suicide Assessment and take Washington State Suicide Assessment and Referral.
This course has been approved by the Washington Department of Health as an approved training program for the mandated Suicide Assessment CE requirement and is listed on the Model List of suicide training for health professionals.
This one-time training must be completed by the end of the first full reporting period after January 1, 2016 or during the first full continuing education reporting period after initial licensure, whichever is later.
These hours are included in the total CE hours due, not in addition to.
Initial License Requirement: Requires 7 hours of AIDS/HIV

State of Washington Continuing Education Requirements

Washington Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Washington continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Washington PT/PTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Washington continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Washington Physical Therapists (PT) and Washington Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of PT/PTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour online home study CE credit course for new Washington Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

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ATHLETIC TRAINERS

State Requirements

BOC Requirements

Continuing Education Requirements of The Board of Certification

State of Washington Athletic Trainer Continuing Education Requirements

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

State Requirements

NCBTMB Requirements

State of Washington Continuing Education Requirements

Occupational Therapist

State Requirements

NBCOT Requirements

Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:

Continuing Education Requirements by NBCOT

State of Washington Continuing Education Requirements

Occupational therapy assistants

State Requirements

NBCOT Requirements

Continuing Education Requirements by NBCOT

State of Washington Continuing Education Requirements

Physical Therapist

State Requirements

Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:

State of Washington Continuing Education Requirements

physical therapy assistants

State Requirements

State of Washington Continuing Education Requirements

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