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).

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

***COVID-19 UPDATES***

Updated COVID-19 Mandates as of November 8, 2022 Please select link below to access Emergency Rulemaking documents. Note updated COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers: dchealth.dc.gov/node/1556816

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

LICENSURE WAIVER PERIOD HAS ENDED: Please review Important Notices regarding Temporary Licensure Requirements HERE

 

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

Occupational Therapy/ Occupational Therapy Assistant  Application Checklist

Occupational Therapy Regulation 

Occupational Therapy Assistant Regulation  

Recreational Therapy Checklist 

Recreational Therapy Regulation  

Dance Therapy Checklist 

Dance Therapy Regulation 

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

 

***COVID-19 UPDATES***

COVID-19 Guidance and Best Practices

For the most up-to-date information on the District's response to COVID-19, including information on best practices and recommended guidelines, please go to coronavirus.dc.gov. 

Please submit supplemental application documents to DC Board of Occupational Therapy, 899 North Capitol Street, NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20002 or to [email protected].

If you require assistance from the Board of Occupational Therapy, please contact [email protected]. Individuals may also call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending applications.

The Board of Occupational Therapy regulates occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in DC. The Board also advises the Mayor. The Board evaluates applicants' qualifications, recommends standards and procedures, and issues licenses. The Board also receives and reviews complaints; requests investigations, conduct hearings, and issues subpoenas; examines witnesses and administers oaths; and issues an annual report. Members must file personal financial disclosure statements.

The Mayor appoints the board members, including the chair. The Board consists of five DC residents: three licensed occupational therapists, one occupational therapy assistant, and one consumer. The therapists must have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding the appointment. The consumer must be at least 18 years old, not be a health professional or in training to become one, and may have no household member who is involved in providing health care. Licenses expire on September 30 of odd years. Board of Occupational Therapy Meeting Repeats Every Month on March, June, September, December on the third Monday.
 

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

In 2023, the Board plans to meet on the following dates:

*In-person (IP)

• March 20, 2023, *IP (Reschedule for April 12, 2023, at 10:00 am)
• June 19, 2023 (Due to the holiday, this date will be changed.) *IP
• September 18, 2023
• December 18, 2023

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

Board Members 

• Board Members

Meeting Agenda

• Calendar and Board Meeting Agendas 

Meeting Minutes

• Meeting Minutes Open Session

Policy Statements

• 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
• American Therapeutic Recreation Association
• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Board Newsletter

• Board Newsletter