OT Reinstatement of a Lapsed License

Before applying for licensure, please familiarize yourself with the general licensing policies.

 

An applicant for reinstatement of a Connecticut license that has lapsed due to nonrenewal shall arrange for the submission of the following documentation directly from the source:

 

The applicant’s current curriculum vitae (CV) or synopsis of professional activity since completion of the applicant's occupational therapy educational program;

 

Verification of all licenses held by the applicant (current or expired)  from each state or territory in which the applicant is or has ever been licensed.   Most states charge a fee for this service.  Please contact each state or territory for fee information;

 

Verification from the appropriate authority confirming your most recent employment; including dates and overall evaluation of your ability to practice occupational therapy with reasonable skill and safety; and

 

Verification of completion of the required number of hours of continuing education (CE):

 

If the license has been lapsed for two years or less, a minimum of 12 units of qualifying continued competency activity during the two-year period immediately preceding the application for reinstatement;

 

If the license has been lapsed for more than two years, a minimum of 24 units of qualifying continued competency activity during the four-year period immediately preceding the application for reinstatement.

 

Applications are only accepted online.  In order to submit your reinstatement application online, you will need to know your current user ID and password in DPH's system.  If you do not recall your user ID and password, you can use the recovery options as well as the 'Register' link.  If you use the 'Register' link, please disregard the language under 'PLEASE READ' and select 'NEXT' button at the bottom of the page.  On the next screen, you will need to match your first name, last name and the last 4 digits of your SSN and create a new password and validate your email address.  Please select this link to submit your online application.  The application fee is $200.

 

Typically, applicants for reinstatement who have not been in active, clinical practice for longer than five years are required to complete, in addition to the required continuing education, a period of refresher training.  Applicants will receive further information from the Department upon receipt of all required documentation.

 

All supporting documents should be mailed directly from the source to:

 

Connecticut Department of Public Health

Occupational Therapist Licensure

410 Capitol Ave., MS #12APP

P.O. Box 340308

Hartford, CT 06134

Phone: (860) 509-7603

Fax: (860) 707-1982

Email: dph.alliedhealth@ct.gov