CPD Tracker for Occupational Therapists
Track CPD for occupational therapists in Australia. CPDKeep uses the source-linked registry record for 20 hours per year (annual cycle), evidence logging, and audit reports..
CPD requirements for occupational therapists
Occupational therapists must complete at least 20 hours of CPD each registration year, including interactive CPD.
20 hours
Source-linked requirement
Occupational therapists complete at least 20 hours of CPD each registration year.
- Source
- Occupational Therapy Board CPD registration standard
- CPD unit
- hours
- CPD period
- Registration year: 1 December to 30 November; AHPRA registration renewal is 30 November.
- Registration renewal
- 30 November
- Last reviewed
- 29 June 2026
- Review cadence
- Every 3 months; next due 30 September 2026
Category and topic requirements
- Interactive CPD (minimum 5 hours): At least 5 hours should involve interactive CPD with other practitioners or peers.
- Scope-relevant CPD: The remaining CPD should be relevant to the practitioner's scope of practice.
Caveats
- Planning, reflection, and record keeping support CPD evidence but should not be double-counted as CPD hours unless Board guidance permits it.
- Scope, recency, and registration conditions can affect an occupational therapist's exact CPD obligations.
Occupational therapy requirement data is a CPDKeep setup aid and should be confirmed against Occupational Therapy Board guidance for the practitioner's scope and circumstances.
What counts as CPD for occupational therapists?
All of these activities can be logged in CPDKeep
- Practice workshops, conferences, courses, and webinars
- Case reviews, supervision, peer discussion, and reflective practice
- Research reading, evidence updates, and guideline review
- Quality improvement and service development projects
- Teaching, mentoring, and student supervision
- Learning connected to your occupational therapy scope of practice
How CPDKeep helps occupational therapists
Practical tools to track source-linked AHPRA CPD requirements
Source-linked setup
Starts from 20 hours per year (annual cycle) and the CPD period recorded from Occupational Therapy Board CPD registration standard.
Requirement breakdown
Shows the registry category, topic, and standalone requirements that apply: Interactive CPD (minimum 5 hours): At least 5 hours should involve interactive CPD with other practitioners or peers. Scope-relevant CPD: The remaining CPD should be relevant to the practitioner's scope of practice.
Report-ready records
Generate CPD reports with activity details and an evidence appendix for uploaded files.
Professional tools
Upgrade to Professional for the PDP builder, gap analysis, and AHPRA renewal tracking.
Why occupational therapists choose CPDKeep
Tracks progress against 20 hours per year (annual cycle) using hours from the profession registry.
Uses Registration year: 1 December to 30 November; AHPRA registration renewal is 30 November. for CPD period and renewal context.
Surfaces registry-linked category, topic, and standalone rules: Interactive CPD (minimum 5 hours): At least 5 hours should involve interactive CPD with other practitioners or peers. Scope-relevant CPD: The remaining CPD should be relevant to the practitioner's scope of practice.
Stores activity details and evidence so audit reports can be generated from the same record set.
Keeps source, review, caveat, and disclaimer metadata attached to the public requirement summary.
Use guided reflection prompts while you log CPD, and unlock the PDP builder, gap analysis, and AHPRA renewal tracking when you upgrade to Professional.
What happens if you don't meet CPD requirements?
CPD is mandatory for every registered occupational therapistin Australia. Here's what's at stake if you fall short.
Registration can be refused or cancelled
Your National Board can refuse to renew your registration if you cannot demonstrate that you have met your CPD requirements.
You can be audited at any time
Your National Board may select you for a CPD audit at any point during your registration period. You must be able to substantiate every hour you claim.
Disciplinary action may follow
If you are selected for audit and cannot provide evidence of your CPD, the Board may take disciplinary action — which can become part of your public record.
Conditions may be placed on your practice
The Board may impose conditions or undertakings that restrict how, where, or what you can practise until your CPD is brought up to standard.
You still pay the registration fee
Even if your renewal is refused because required CPD is missing, you are still liable for the registration renewal fee.
CPDKeep keeps activity, certificate, and hour records together so they are ready to review.
Recommended reading
Guides and resources to help you stay on top of your CPD
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about CPDKeep
How much CPD do occupational therapists need in Australia?
Occupational Therapists should track 20 hours per year (annual cycle). Occupational therapists must complete at least 20 hours of CPD each registration year, including interactive CPD. Source: Occupational Therapy Board CPD registration standard.
When is the CPD period for occupational therapists?
Registration year: 1 December to 30 November; AHPRA registration renewal is 30 November.
What counts as CPD for occupational therapists?
CPDKeep shows the registry-linked requirement breakdown for 20 hours: Interactive CPD (minimum 5 hours): At least 5 hours should involve interactive CPD with other practitioners or peers. Scope-relevant CPD: The remaining CPD should be relevant to the practitioner's scope of practice.
How do I prove my CPD for an audit?
Keep dated activity records, reflections where relevant, and supporting evidence such as certificates or notes. CPDKeep stores these details and can generate an audit report.
Is CPDKeep free for occupational therapists?
The Free plan covers CPD activity logging, guided reflection prompts, and a basic progress dashboard. Paid plans add reports, reminders, evidence uploads, and professional planning tools.
What should I check before relying on this requirement summary?
Occupational therapy requirement data is a CPDKeep setup aid and should be confirmed against Occupational Therapy Board guidance for the practitioner's scope and circumstances.
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