Licensing · Alaska
How to Get an Occupational Therapy License in Alaska
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: NBCOT state board list, OT Compact Commission, state board websites
To practice as an OT or OTA in Alaska you need a degree from an ACOTE-accredited program, a passing NBCOT exam score (OTR or COTA), and a license from the Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing). Alaska is an OT Compact member but was not yet accepting compact privilege applications when we checked.
Alaska licensing board
- Agency
- Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing)
- Website
- www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallicensing/physicaltherapyoccupationaltherapy.aspx
- Location
- Juneau
- Phone
- (907) 269-6425
- physicalandoccupationaltherapy@alaska.gov
From NBCOT’s Occupational Therapy Regulatory Body Contact List (rev. July 2026). Agencies and contacts change; confirm on the board’s website.
Alaska OT license lookup
Use the license verification or lookup page on the Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing) website. We link only to lookup tools we could confirm on the board’s own site.
A license lookup shows whether a Alaska license is active. OT Compact privileges are checked separately on CompactConnect. License lookup for every state →
Steps to a Alaska license
- Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited program. OT: an entry-level master’s or OTD with at least 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork. OTA: an associate or bachelor’s with at least 16 weeks. Alaska has no ACOTE-listed program; find one in another state.
- Pass the NBCOT exam: OTR for occupational therapists, COTA for assistants.
- Apply to the Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing) with your transcript or program verification, NBCOT score, fee and any background check the state requires.
- Complete any Alaska-specific requirement, such as a jurisprudence (law) exam, and keep your license current with renewals and continuing education.
OT Licensure Compact in Alaska
Alaska is an OT Compact member but was not yet accepting compact privilege applications when we checked. The compact lets an OT or OTA licensed in their home member state get a “privilege to practice” in other member states once both are issuing privileges. See the OT Compact map and every state’s status.
| Accepting compact applications | Not yet |
|---|---|
| Jurisprudence requirement (compact) | Not required |
| Alaska privilege fee (OT / OTA) | $200 / $130 |
| Compact fee | $75 |
Source: OT Compact Commission, otcompact.gov (updated October 5, 2026). States issuing privileges at that date: AR, IN, MD, MN, MS, OH, TN, VA, WV, WI.
Frequently asked questions
How do I look up an occupational therapy license in Alaska?
Use the license verification page on the Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing) website (www.commerce.alaska.gov).
Who issues occupational therapy licenses in Alaska?
The Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing) (Juneau). Official website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallicensing/physicaltherapyoccupationaltherapy.aspx
What do I need for an OT license in Alaska?
In every state the core requirements are a degree from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy (or OTA) program, completed fieldwork, and a passing score on the NBCOT certification exam, plus the state’s application and fee. Check the Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing) for Alaska-specific items such as a jurisprudence exam, background check or temporary permit.
Does Alaska participate in the OT Licensure Compact?
Alaska is an OT Compact member but was not yet accepting compact privilege applications when we checked.
How much do occupational therapists make in Alaska?
The median wage for OTs in Alaska was $103,680 a year, and $53,530 for OT assistants (BLS, May 2025).
Are there OT programs in Alaska?
ACOTE does not list an OT or OTA program in Alaska. You can study in another state and then apply for a Alaska license.