⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO) License: Michigan → Ohio

Everything you need to know about transferring your orthotist/prosthetist (cpo) license from Michigan to Ohio

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Michigan (MI)	Ohio (OH)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: N/A – Michigan levies no application fee for O&P since no state license exists; license fee: N/A - No state license required; total initial fees: N/A - No state license required; confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure	application fee: $100; license fee: Included in application fee; total initial fees: $100; confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure/state/ohio-state-licensure
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: N/A - No state license required; CE hours: No Michigan state CE requirement confirmed; the 65 CE credits per 5-year cycle is an ABC national certification standard; Fee: N/A	Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 25 CEUs (orthotist or prosthetist) or 35 CEUs (prosthetist-orthotist) per 2-year cycle; Fee: $70

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Michigan — Period: N/A - No state license required; CE hours: No Michigan state CE requirement confirmed; the 65 CE credits per 5-year cycle is an ABC national certification standard; Fee: N/A; Ohio — Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 25 CEUs (orthotist or prosthetist) or 35 CEUs (prosthetist-orthotist) per 2-year cycle; Fee: $70.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board →
2
Request credential verification from No state licensing board exists. Michigan does not appear on the ABC interactive state licensure map under any category (licensed, facility accreditation, or certification-requirement states). — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Michigan board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Ohio Licensing Board

Board: Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
Website: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-4779
Phone: (614) 466-3774

Contact Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Michigan (MI)	Ohio (OH)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: N/A – Michigan levies no application fee for O&P since no state license exists; license fee: N/A - No state license required; total initial fees: N/A - No state license required; confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure	application fee: $100; license fee: Included in application fee; total initial fees: $100; confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure/state/ohio-state-licensure
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: N/A - No state license required; CE hours: No Michigan state CE requirement confirmed; the 65 CE credits per 5-year cycle is an ABC national certification standard; Fee: N/A	Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 25 CEUs (orthotist or prosthetist) or 35 CEUs (prosthetist-orthotist) per 2-year cycle; Fee: $70

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Michigan — Period: N/A - No state license required; CE hours: No Michigan state CE requirement confirmed; the 65 CE credits per 5-year cycle is an ABC national certification standard; Fee: N/A; Ohio — Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 25 CEUs (orthotist or prosthetist) or 35 CEUs (prosthetist-orthotist) per 2-year cycle; Fee: $70.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board →

Request credential verification from No state licensing board exists. Michigan does not appear on the ABC interactive state licensure map under any category (licensed, facility accreditation, or certification-requirement states). — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Michigan board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO) License: Michigan → Ohio

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Ohio Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO) License: Michigan → Ohio

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Ohio Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages