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Arizona Continuing Education Requirements

Below are details about continuing education and license renewal in Arizona. You can skip to your profession by selecting it from the drop down list above.

Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2019

CEs not required.

Applicants must have worked, doing nursing assistant duties, for a minimum of 160 hours within the past 2 years.

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Board of Nursing

Phone: 602-771-7800 Fax: 602-771-7888 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1740 W Adams St
Suite 2000
Phoenix 85007

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2019

CEs not required.

Applicants must have worked, doing nursing assistant duties, for a minimum of 160 hours within the past 2 years.

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Board of Nursing

Phone: 602-771-7800 Fax: 602-771-7888 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1740 W Adams St
Suite 2000
Phoenix 85007

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Registered Nurse (RN)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

CEs not required.

Renewal applicants must meet one of the following practice requirements:
Practiced as a nurse for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years OR
Graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within past 5 years OR
Completed an Arizona Board approved refresher course in the past 5 years OR
Obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past 5 years (i.e. LPN to RN, RN to BSN, masters, or doctorate).

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Board of Nursing

Phone: 602-771-7800 Address: 1740 W. Adams St. • Suite 2000
Phoenix

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

CEs not required.

Renewal applicants must meet one of the following practice requirements:

Practiced as a nurse for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years (See the 960 hour / 5 year practice requirement FAQs for more information) OR
Graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within past 5 years OR
Completed an Arizona Board approved refresher course in the past 5 years OR
Obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past 5 years (i.e. LPN to RN, RN to BSN, masters, or doctorate).

Special Requirements

National Certification or recertification as an APRN

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Board of Nursing

Phone: 602-771-7800 Website: Visit Site Address: 1740 W. Adams St. • Suite 2000
Phoenix

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2019

CEs not required.

Renewal applicants must meet one of the following practice requirements:
Practiced as a nurse for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years OR
Graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within past 5 years OR
Completed an Arizona Board approved refresher course in the past 5 years OR
Obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past 5 years (i.e. LPN to RN, RN to BSN, masters, or doctorate).

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Board of Nursing

Phone: 602-771-7800 Address: 1740 W. Adams St. • Suite 2000
Phoenix

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Physical Therapist (PT)

Arizona Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Arizona requires

20 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2020

Physical Therapy Assistants must complete 20 hours of continuing education during each 2 year compliance period

At least 10 contact hours must be from Category A, up to the entire 20 contact hour requirement. No more than 10 hours may be utilized from a combination of Category B and/or Category C activities.

CEUFast provides Category A Activities.

Get one year unlimited PT CEUs $39

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Phone: 602-274-0236 Fax: 602-274-1378 Website: Visit Site Address: 1740 W. Adams, Ste. 2450
Phoenix 85007

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Arizona Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Arizona requires

20 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2020

Physical Therapy Assistants must complete 20 hours of continuing education during each 2 year compliance period

At least 10 contact hours must be from Category A, up to the entire 20 contact hour requirement. No more than 10 hours may be utilized from a combination of Category B and/or Category C activities.

CEUFast provides Category A Activities.

Get one year unlimited PTA CEUs $39

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Phone: 602-274-0236 Fax: 602-274-1378 Website: Visit Site Address: 1740 W. Adams, Ste. 2450
Phoenix 85007

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Occupational Therapist (OT)

Arizona Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Arizona requires

20 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Occupational Therapist must complete 20 clock-hours of continuing education for renewal of a 2-year license

Get one year unlimited OT CEUs $39

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Phone: 602-589-8352 Website: Visit Site Address: 1740 W Adams Street
Ste 3407
Phoenix 85007

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Arizona Requires

12 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Arizona requires

12 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Occupational Therapy Assistants must complete 12 clock-hours for renewal of a 2-year license

Get one year unlimited OTA CEUs $39

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Phone: 602-589-8352 Website: Visit Site Address: 1740 W Adams Street
Ste 3407
Phoenix 85007

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Arizona Requires

15 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Arizona requires

15 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Athletic Trainers shall complete at least 15 CEUs in the area of athletic training during the preceding two years. Licensees may provide proof of continued BOC certification to meet the CEU requirements.

Special Requirements

Athletic Trainers must submit their current CPR and BOC Cards with the renewal application. All licensees shall complete a course approved by the Board on the athletic training statutes and this Chapter within one year of obtaining an original license or license renewal. This course need only be taken one time

Get one year unlimited AT CEUs $39

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Athletic Training Board

Phone: 602-589-6337 Website: Visit Site Address: 1740 West Adams Street
Ste 3407
Phoenix 85007

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Arizona Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Arizona requires

20 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Licensed respiratory care practitioners must complete twenty (20) hours of approved continuing education (CEUs) prior to submittal of their license renewal application.

Special Requirements

At least two (2) hours must be in the area of ethics
Only fifteen (15) hours may be completed online (live courses or activities acceptable)
No more than five (5) hours accepted for any combination of Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program or Pediatric Advanced Life Support for a renewal. (You will only be able to obtain hours for one (1) of these classes and not five for each)
Basic Life Support courses will not be accepted for any approved CEU
Only ten (10) hours of CEU will be accepted for any combination of NBRC specialty examination for renewal of a license
No CEU will be accepted for the NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice or Clinical Simulation Examinations for the CRT or RRT Credential.

Required Courses

Ethics for Healthcare Professionals

Get one year unlimited RT CEUs $39

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Arizona State Board of Respiratory Care Examiners

Phone: 602-542-5995 Fax: 602-542-5900 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1740 W. Adams St. Suite 3406
Phoenix 85007

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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