Renewing not only state licensure, but also NBCOT renewal on top of paying for various CEUs can rack up quickly! As someone who became licensed in a tri-state area right after graduation (Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia), becoming licensed and paying for all of these (not to mention maintaining them) became daunting! I am currently up for my NBCOT renewal this year and although I have met my PDU requirements, I have received MANY questions from both new and seasoned practitioner’s (yes, this postt applies to both OT’s and COTA’s – we BOTH have to gain 36 units per renewal period!) on where to obtain CEUs.

So I went down a rabbit hole to research some current opportunities. Except lets make it a little sweeter. I was on a search to find easily accessible, FREE opportunities to earn professional development.

So before I share tons of free CEUs, keep in mind that these free CEUs are specifically approved for NBCOT renewal. For state licensure, you will have to check if your state will also accept it to be used for state licensure renewal. Every single state is different.

And if you are highly confused on how this process even works, how to convert units, etc, I highly recommend you check out my recent Instagram post where I easily explain CEU information, with resources from NBCOT attached.

Okay. Free CEUs. Here we go:

Occupationaltherapy.com 

• *Take a free continuing education course* and earn free OT CEUs! Explore our library of 600+ evidence-based courses from top-tier presenters. Choose from select one-hour courses, then use promo code 1FREECOURSE for your free course at checkout. You will not need a credit card. Please note that not all courses required for state license renewal are eligible for this promotion.

Occupationaltherapy.com Free Course Sign Up Link

OT Potential

OT and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

OT and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – Free OT CEU Course

AI in Documentation

AI in Documentation – Free OT CEU Course

NBCOT Navigator

• There are currently 93 options for free CAU’s that count towards PDUs
  • CAU = Competency Assessments Unit. These can only be earned completing NBCOT navigator activities and count towards the total PDUs you need (36 units) like everything else. This is not something separate you have to complete.
• All are free
• Be sure to log into your NBCOT account to access this!
• Website to access NBCOT: https://www.nbcot.org

Sensational Brain

*These were $35 but are on sale – I am not sure how long these will be free!

You can also use my affiliate code “AMANDA10” for 10% off any additional courses you do buy.

Simplifying Sensory Diets with Visual Supports – .1 CEU (1 PDU)

Website link to CEU: https://sensationalbrain.com/product/free-sensory-diets-brainworks/

Just Right! Teaching Sensory Modulation in Grades K-5 – .1 CEU (1 PDU)

Website link to CEU: https://sensationalbrain.com/product/just-right-teaching-sensory-modulation-k-5/

Executive Functions and Activities of Daily Living – .1 CEU (1 PDU)

Website link to CEU: https://sensationalbrain.com/product/executive-functions-adls/

Interactive Metronome 

• Access Free CEUs Here: https://www.interactivemetronome.com/occupational-therapy-ot-free-ceu-course-continuing-education
• 14 free courses ranging in 1-2 contact hours

• Topics range for addressing various populations (pediatrics, adults, schools, etc). Here is a sneak peak at all of their free CEUs and the topics covered, ranging in basic to advanced course:

Adaptive Mobility Services

Website: https://adaptivemobility.thinkific.com/courses/1-2023

OTs Role with Driving

• .3 AOTA CEUs = 3.75 PDUs

The Lactation OT

https://www.lactationot.com/otrole

The Occupational Therapist’s Role in Breastfeeding

• .1 AOTA CEU = 1.25 PDUs

OT Mastery

Vision Deficits and Occupation

https://www.otmastery.com/ceu-courses/vision-deficits-and-occupation-.php?utm_source=getfreeceus.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=getfreeceus

• .125 AOTA CEUs = 1.5625 PDUs

Saebo

Mixed Methods in Neurorehabilitation

https://www.saeboacademy.com/courses/mixed-method-neurorehabilitation

• Course Description: This 1.25 contact hour continuing education course provides a general overview of common motor-based interventions utilized in neurorehabilitation. Various techniques will be integrated into a mixed-method plan of care to restore functional use of the affected upper extremity. The course will be presented in a case study format and will utilize various media including photos and videos. 
• 0.125 AOTA CEUs = 1.25 PDUs

Introduction to Electrotherapy: Learn the Basics of Electrical Stimulation

https://www.saeboacademy.com/courses/Introduction-to-Electrotherapy

• Course Description: This one-hour self-study course will introduce you to the basic principles of electrical stimulation along with the physiological effects and clinical applications, indications, contraindications, types of current, waveforms, and parameters.
• .15 AOTA CEUs = 1.5 PDUs

There we have it! TONS OF FREE CEU OPPORTUNITIES. If you were to complete all of these, you would not only have enough PDUs to satisfy your NBCOT renewal, but WAY WAY more than you need. Keep in mind, that this post is strictly about NBCOT renewal, however many states will allow you to use these to satisfy state licensure. Be sure to check.