Occupational Therapist / Connecticut
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Connecticut Occupational Therapist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Helps patients develop daily living and work skills. Requires masters or doctoral degree.

What the Connecticut data shows for Occupational Therapists

To practice as an occupational therapist in Connecticut, the state licensing board requires 3,676 documented education or training hours, a passing score on NBCOT Certification Exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Connecticut's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters or Doctoral Degree".

Budget $227 to get started, plus $193 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 36-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

On reciprocity, occupational therapists should know: OT Licensure Compact: 25+ member states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
31/100
Occupational Therapist · Connecticut

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
3,676 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$227
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$97/yr
$193 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
18.0 hrs/yr
36 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Connecticut

Education / Training Hours
Masters or Doctoral Degree
3,676 hours
Exam Requirement
NBCOT Certification Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$227
Renewal Fee
$193
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
36 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Connecticut licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Occupational Therapist in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut requires 3676 education/training hours, passing an exam (NBCOT Certification Exam), and an initial fee of $227. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Occupational Therapist in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut licenses occupational therapists who complete its requirements (3676 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Connecticut licensing board.
Can I transfer my Occupational Therapist license to Connecticut from another state? ▼
For occupational therapists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: OT Licensure Compact: 25+ member states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Connecticut licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Connecticut require a background check for Occupational Therapist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for occupational therapist licensing in Connecticut. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Occupational Therapist in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut ties continued occupational therapist licensure to 36 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $193 renewal fee.

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What to do with this occupational therapist license

Occupational Therapist in Connecticut, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an occupational therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Connecticut's occupational therapist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Occupational Therapist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state occupational therapist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Connecticut's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Connecticut overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Connecticut licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.