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Connecticut Continuing Education Requirements

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Connecticut Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
CEs not required.
In order to recertify, a nurse's aide must document one, eight (8) hour shift for compensation as a CNA or in a position providing direct personal/nursing care during the two year period immediatley preceding the current expiration date. 

Please check with your facility/employer to ensure CEUFast courses are accepted. 
Special Requirements
Please arrange for your employer to complete and submit the employment verification form.
CT Nurse Aide Registry Program - Dept. of Public Health
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12 MQA
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford  06134

Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN)

Connecticut Requires
2 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Connecticut requires
2 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
RNs shall earn two (2) contact hours of continuing education every six (6) years and renew their license annually.
Special Requirements
The two (2) required contact hours of training or education must be on:
  • Screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, AND
  • Suicide prevention training.
Complete all Connecticut Required RN CEs
$39
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Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-509-8457 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS # 13 PHO
P. O. Box 340308
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Connecticut Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Connecticut requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
APRNs shall earn fifty (50) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
Continuing education shall be in an area of the APRN’s practice; reflect the professional needs of the licensee in order to meet the health care needs of the public; include at least five (5) contact hours of training or education in pharmacotherapeutics; and include at least one contact hour of training or education in each of the following topics:
  • Diseases, including, but not limited to, acquired immune deficiency syndrome and  human immunodeficiency virus
  • Risk management
  • Sexual assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Cultural competency
  • Substance abuse
No less than two (2) contact hours of training or education during the first renewal period in which continuing education is required and not less than once every six (6) years thereafter in the topic of:
  • Mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans
    • Including determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran
    • Screening for conditions such as:
      • Post-traumatic stress disorder
      • Risk of suicide
      • Depression and grief
      • Suicide prevention training
Required Courses
Complete all Connecticut Required ARNP CEs
$39
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Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS # 13 PHO
P. O. Box 340308
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Connecticut Requires
2 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Connecticut requires
2 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
LPNs shall earn two (2) contact hours of continuing education every six (6) years and renew their license annually.
Special Requirements
The two (2) required contact hours of training or education must be on:
  • Screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, AND
  • Suicide prevention training.
Complete all Connecticut Required LPN CEs
$39
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  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS # 13 PHO
P. O. Box 340308
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Physical Therapist (PT)

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Each licensee applying for renewal shall complete a minimum of 20 hours during the one year period for which the license is being renewed. 
Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-509-8457 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Ave, MS #13PHO
PO Box 340308
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Each licensee applying for renewal shall complete a minimum of 20 hours during the one year period for which the license is being renewed. 
Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Ave, MS #13PHO
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Occupational Therapist (OT)

Connecticut Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Connecticut requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Each licensee applying for renewal shall complete a minimum of 24 contact hours of qualifying continued competency activities during the preceding two-year period for which the license is being renewed. 

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$39
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Connecticut Department of Public Health Occupational Therapist Licensure
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1982 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Ave, MS #13PHO
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Connecticut Requires
18 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Connecticut requires
18 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Each licensee applying for renewal shall complete a minimum of 18 contact hours of qualifying continued competency activities during the preceding two-year period for which the license is being renewed. 

Complete all Connecticut Required OTA CEs
$39
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  • and much more ...
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Connecticut Department of Public Health Occupational Therapist Licensure
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1982 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Ave, MS #13PHO
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Connecticut Requires
50 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Connecticut requires
50 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Athletic Trainers must maintain BOC certification. BOC requires fifty (50) contact hours of continuing education every two (2) year reporting period. Connecticut ATs license expire annually.
Special Requirements
  • BOC requires fifty (50) credit hours every reporting period and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification.
Complete all Connecticut Required AT CEs
$39
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Connecticut Department of Public Health: Athletic Trainer Licensure
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1982 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Ave., MS #12APP
PO Box 340308
Hartford  06134

Connecticut Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Connecticut Requires
10 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Connecticut requires
10 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
 A licensee applying for license renewal shall earn a minimum of ten hours of continuing education within the previous one-year period. Licenses expire June 30th, annually.

CEUFast is unable to provide continuing education to Respiratory Care Practitioners.
Special Requirements
Qualifying continuing education activities include, but are not limited to, courses, including online courses, offered or approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care, regionally accredited institutions of higher education, or a state or local health department.
Complete all Connecticut Required RT CEs
$39
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Connecticut Department of Public Health Practitioner Licensing and Investigation Section
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Ave., MS# 12 APP
PO Box 340308
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Medical Assistant (MA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
CEs not required.
 In Connecticut, there are currently no formal educational requirements for medical assistants. However, medical assistants are expected to receive and maintain certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). In order to obtain this certification, you must pass the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination.
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Phone: 860-509-8000 Website: Visit Site Address: 410 Capitol Avenue
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Certified Nurse Practitioner

Connecticut Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Connecticut requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
CNPs and APRNs shall earn fifty (50) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
Continuing education shall be in an area of the APRN’s practice; reflect the professional needs of the licensee in order to meet the health care needs of the public; include at least five (5) contact hours of training or education in pharmacotherapeutics; and include at least one contact hour of training or education in each of the following topics:
  • Diseases, including, but not limited to, acquired immune deficiency syndrome and  human immunodeficiency virus
  • Risk management
  • Sexual assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Cultural competency
  • Substance abuse
No less than two (2) contact hours of training or education during the first renewal period in which continuing education is required and not less than once every six (6) years thereafter in the topic of:
  • Mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans
    • Including determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran
    • Screening for conditions such as:
      • Post-traumatic stress disorder
      • Risk of suicide
      • Depression and grief
      • Suicide prevention training
Required Courses
Complete all Connecticut Required CNP CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS # 13 PHO
P. O. Box 340308
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Connecticut Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Connecticut requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
CNSs and APRNs shall earn fifty (50) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
Continuing education shall be in an area of the APRN’s practice; reflect the professional needs of the licensee in order to meet the health care needs of the public; include at least five (5) contact hours of training or education in pharmacotherapeutics; and include at least one contact hour of training or education in each of the following topics:
  • Diseases, including, but not limited to, acquired immune deficiency syndrome and  human immunodeficiency virus
  • Risk management
  • Sexual assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Cultural competency
  • Substance abuse
No less than two (2) contact hours of training or education during the first renewal period in which continuing education is required and not less than once every six (6) years thereafter in the topic of:
  • Mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans
    • Including determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran
    • Screening for conditions such as:
      • Post-traumatic stress disorder
      • Risk of suicide
      • Depression and grief
      • Suicide prevention training
Required Courses
Complete all Connecticut Required CNS CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS # 13 PHO
P. O. Box 340308
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Connecticut Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Connecticut requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
CRNPs and APRNs shall earn fifty (50) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
Continuing education shall be in an area of the APRN’s practice; reflect the professional needs of the licensee in order to meet the health care needs of the public; include at least five (5) contact hours of training or education in pharmacotherapeutics; and include at least one contact hour of training or education in each of the following topics:
  • Diseases, including, but not limited to, acquired immune deficiency syndrome and  human immunodeficiency virus
  • Risk management
  • Sexual assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Cultural competency
  • Substance abuse
No less than two (2) contact hours of training or education during the first renewal period in which continuing education is required and not less than once every six (6) years thereafter in the topic of:
  • Mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans
    • Including determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran
    • Screening for conditions such as:
      • Post-traumatic stress disorder
      • Risk of suicide
      • Depression and grief
      • Suicide prevention training
Required Courses
Complete all Connecticut Required CRNP CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS # 13 PHO
P. O. Box 340308
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Connecticut Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Connecticut requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
CRNAs and APRNs shall earn fifty (50) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
Continuing education shall be in an area of the APRN’s practice; reflect the professional needs of the licensee in order to meet the health care needs of the public; include at least five (5) contact hours of training or education in pharmacotherapeutics; and include at least one contact hour of training or education in each of the following topics:
  • Diseases, including, but not limited to, acquired immune deficiency syndrome and  human immunodeficiency virus
  • Risk management
  • Sexual assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Cultural competency
  • Substance abuse
No less than two (2) contact hours of training or education during the first renewal period in which continuing education is required and not less than once every six (6) years thereafter in the topic of:
  • Mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans
    • Including determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran
    • Screening for conditions such as:
      • Post-traumatic stress disorder
      • Risk of suicide
      • Depression and grief
      • Suicide prevention training
Required Courses
Complete all Connecticut Required CRNA CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS # 13 PHO
P. O. Box 340308
Hartford  06134-0308

Connecticut Registered Nurse Practitioner

Connecticut Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Connecticut requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
RNPs and APRNs shall earn fifty (50) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
Continuing education shall be in an area of the APRN’s practice; reflect the professional needs of the licensee in order to meet the health care needs of the public; include at least five (5) contact hours of training or education in pharmacotherapeutics; and include at least one contact hour of training or education in each of the following topics:
  • Diseases, including, but not limited to, acquired immune deficiency syndrome and  human immunodeficiency virus
  • Risk management
  • Sexual assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Cultural competency
  • Substance abuse
No less than two (2) contact hours of training or education during the first renewal period in which continuing education is required and not less than once every six (6) years thereafter in the topic of:
  • Mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans
    • Including determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran
    • Screening for conditions such as:
      • Post-traumatic stress disorder
      • Risk of suicide
      • Depression and grief
      • Suicide prevention training
Required Courses
Complete all Connecticut Required RNA CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-707-1984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS # 13 PHO
P. O. Box 340308
Hartford  06134-0308