Verified October 8, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What OTs miss in Utah
- Every renewal needs at least two CE hours on legal and ethical principles of practice.
- A license expired two to five years can be reinstated with back CE, but anyone out of practice three or more years must also meet with the board.
Can I practice in Utah on an OT Compact privilege?
Utah has enacted the OT Compact but is not issuing privileges yet. Until it does, practicing here takes a Utah license, and a Utah license does not yet give you a privilege anywhere else.
- Enacted, not issuing yet
Which exams does Utah require for a license?
OTs must pass the NBCOT OTR exam and OTAs the COTA exam. The Division's OT rule lists no state jurisprudence exam.
- NBCOT exam
- No state jurisprudence exam
What OTAs need to know in Utah
OTAs practice under the general supervision of an OT. An OTA may discharge a client after consulting the supervising OT only when no evaluation is involved, and the OT must co-sign the discharge within 30 days.
Wound care training in Utah
An OT who manages interruptions in skin and tissue integrity must first complete formal specialized wound care training or certification with both didactic and clinical components.
Citation: Utah Admin. Code R156-42a-601(2)
How often does a Utah OT license renew?
Licenses renew on a two-year cycle. Renewal requires 24 hours of qualified continuing education, including at least two hours on legal and ethical principles. Hours are prorated for anyone first licensed partway through a cycle.
- Renews every 2 years
- 24 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Utah?
For a license, we send your NBCOT score and verifications, file the application and carry the board correspondence. License by endorsement is $599 for an OT and $499 for an OTA.