DC HEALTH HAS MOVED! On February 23, 2024, the DC Department of Health (DC Health) relocated. The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration's Processing Center and other offices are located at: DC Health 2201 Shannon Place SE Washington, DC 20020 (The new building is 0.3 miles from the Anacostia Metro)

PROCESSING CENTER Hours:
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) Processing Center is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 3:30 pm (except holidays).

Office Hours:
The HRLA Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (except holidays).

 

 

2025 Public Notice Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education Effective October 1, 2025

Change to the Term of License, Certificate and Registration Effective Date June 16, 2024 DC Health has always operated with fixed renewal windows for each profession. In response to feedback from the health professional community, the Director has moved to change the renewal system to align with each licensee’s month of birth. As such, all applicable licenses, certificates, or registrations issued on or after June 16, 2024, will expire on the last day of the birth month of the license holder. This will apply to all new applicants and will become applicable to licensees renewing later this year. For those renewing, this will not take effect until September 2024. For all current holders of a license, certificate, or registration additional information will be provided at a later date. This authority is pursuant to Chapter 40 Section 4006.3 DCMR Chapter 40 General Rules.

Dance and Recreation Therapy Renewals are LIVE Dance Therapy and Recreation Therapy Online Renewal:  https://dohenterprise.my.site.com/dchealthrenewals/s/login/ Letter from the Board

If you require assistance from the Board of Occupational Therapy, please contact the Board at [email protected]

 

ALERT: PHONE SCAM DC HEALTH has become aware of a PHISHING PHONE SCAM in which individuals pose as DC Health representatives to request money. Please be advised that DC Health representatives will never contact you with a request for money. FBI Warns Individuals Employed in the Health Care Industry of the Ongoing Scam Involving the Impersonation of Law Enforcement and Government Officials - FBI  fbi.gov

 

Please review the application checklist and regulations before applying for a license. 

 

Endorsement Checklist

Examination Checklist 

DC Municipal Regulations for Occupational Therapy

DC Municipal Regulations for Occupational Therapy Assistants

Recreational Therapy Checklist 

DC Municipal Regulations for Recreational Therapy  

Dance Therapy Checklist 

DC Municipal Regulations for Dance Therapy

Important Notice regarding Paper Applications (select link): 
DC Health No Longer Accepting Paper Applications (Beginning June 14, 2021)

ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATIONS 

DC Health’s online licensing application system is now LIVE. (See link below.)

 

The District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) is excited to announce the opening of our new online licensing system. Effective immediately, any healthcare provider who is interested in applying for a new health professional license, or to renew, reinstate, or reactivate an existing license, may do so by going to the below link and submitting an online application. All users are strongly encouraged to review the instructions prior to beginning the process.

 

https://doh.force.com/dchealthrenewals/s/portal-page

 

BOARD MEETINGS
The Board meets quarterly on the third Monday. Please note that meeting dates can change.

In FY25, the Board plans to meet on the following dates:

• December 16, 2024
• March 17, 2025
• June 16, 2025
• September 15, 2025
• December 15, 2025

Application Package

• Occupational Therapy Application Package
• Supervised Practice Form 
• Online License Renewal

Additional Information

• NBCOT Exam
• Criminal Background Check

Continuing Education 

• CEUs and Courses Approved by the Board
• CEU Approval Applications
• CEU Approval List

Licensure Search

• Search for a Health Professional 

Verifications

• Verify an Application Status

Meeting Agenda

• Calendar and Board Meeting Agendas 

Meeting Minutes

• Meeting Minutes Open Session

Policy Statements

• Public Notice Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education
• Policy Statement on Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education

Regulations

• DC Municipal Regulations for Occupational Therapy
• DC Municipal Regulations for Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Health Occupations Revision Act

Discipline

• File a Complaint    
• Disciplinary Actions Taken

Helpful Links

• DC Occupational Therapy Association (DCOTA) Biennial Conference
• The American Occupational Therapy Association
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Board Newsletter

• Board Newsletter