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Louisiana Continuing Education Requirements

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The state of Louisiana might be known best for its world-famous jazz music and delicious Cajun food, but in the nursing world, the state became part of something much larger and more universal: The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Louisiana was one of the latest states to implement the NLC, a multi-state license for registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN). This licensure also allows RN’s and LPN’s to practice within the home state, as well as other NLC states physically, electronically, and/or telephonically, according to the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.

Louisiana enacted the NLC back in May of 2018, but it was wasn’t fully implemented until July 1, 2019, which allowed them to join 30 other states who have implemented this compact deal. One of the larger benefits to having this license, according to the state board, is that it allows nurses to service patients located across the country without having to obtain additional licenses. It also allows for nurses to be readily available to cross states lines and work if there was ever an emergency situation that called for it, such as helping those in need after a natural disaster has occurred.

While Louisiana was one of the latest states to join the 30 other NLC states, three more states (Alabama, Indiana, and New Jersey) have enacted the license and are awaiting implementation, and three other states (Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts) are still pending NLC legislation.

Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN)

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Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
Licensees must meet the CE/nursing practice requirements during the 2-year period that they hold active licensure and attest that they have completed such during the process of renewal/relicensure.

For RN license renewal, at least one of the two options below must have been completed during the 2-year licensure period:

A minimum of 30 board-approved contact hours of CE during the 2-year licensure period;
OR
A minimum of 900 practice hours during the 2-year licensure period as verified by the employer on a form provided by the board  
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Phone: 225-755-7500 Fax: 225-755-7584 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA  70821-3767

Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Louisiana Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
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Louisiana requires
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Requirements for Licensure Renewal by Commensurate Requirements:

Eligibility requirements for annual licensure renewal for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are delineated in LAC46:XLVII.4507.E.2 and state that an APRN whose role and population focus does not provide for certification/recertification (commensurate requirements) shall submit proof of the following to LSBN prior to annual licensure renewal:

1. a minimum of 300 practice hours annually in advanced practice registered nursing as defined in R.S. 37:913.3.a.[verified by clinical manager] – and -
2. a minimum of 2 college credit hours per year of relevance to the advanced practice role; - or -
3. a minimum of 30 continuing education (C.E.) nursing contact [credit] hours approved by the Board each year.
Continuing Medical Education Units (CME)s may be approved by the board to meet this requirement.

*All continuing education (CE) hours must be at the advanced level (advanced assessment, diagnosis and management of conditions, pharmacology, etc) and directly related to the full scope of the advanced practice role and population focus for which commensurate APRN licensure has been granted.
Special Requirements
APRNs who are nationally board certified meet the provisions for renewal of their Louisiana RN license by holding an approved certification.

In addition, each year APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain six contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics in their advanced nursing role and population foci (required in 4513 of LSBN’s rules).

These CEs must be provided by a board-approved national certifying organization or provider approved by the board.

Note that since renewal occurs every two years, APRNs with prescriptive authority who are selected for the audit must provide 12 contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics since the rule requires six annually.

APRNs initially licensed in accordance with R.S. 37:912(B)(3)(4) (grandfathering provisions ) and who are not advanced practice certified shall submit the documentation for renewal required in 4507.E of LSBN’s rules.

Senate Bill 55 (Act 76) of the 2017 Louisiana Legislature mandates that prescribers of controlled
substances in Louisiana obtain three credit hours of continuing education (CE) as a prerequisite of
license renewal. This is a one-time requirement.
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Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Phone: 225-755-7500 Fax: 225-755-7584 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge  70810

Louisiana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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CEs not required.
All renewal of licenses for LPNs will be completed through your Nurse Portal account. The renewal link will only appear during the active renewal period which is November 1st through January 31st.  
Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners
Phone: 504-838-5791 Fax: 504-838-5279 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 131 Airline Drive, Suite 301
Metairie  70001

Louisiana Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2024
CEs not required.
A CNA is required to work at least 8 hours during every 24-month period (2 years) after becoming certified.  The work must be "nursing or nurse related" and must be in an approved setting. The approved settings include: 
Health care providers licensed by the LDH including: nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, personal care attendant agencies, assisted living programs, hospice agencies, respite agencies, supervised independent living agencies, adult day health care programs and intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled (ICF/DD) programs.
Work history is reported using the NAT-7 Form.  It must be mailed; faxes will not be accepted.  Nursing homes are required to electronically submit work history via the eNAT-7 in LARS. 

Please check with your facility/employer to ensure CEUFast courses are accepted. 
LA Nurse Aide Registry
Phone: 225-342-0138 Fax: 225-342-4549 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 3767
Baton Rouge  70821-3767

Louisiana Physical Therapist (PT)

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Physical Therapists are required to earn 30 hours of continuing education to renew the 2-year license.

  • Jurisprudence: a minimum of 2 contact hours
  • Ethics or professionalism: a minimum of 2 contact hours
  • Clinical and/or administrative: a minimum of 26 contact hours 

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Required Courses
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
Phone: 337-262-1043 Fax: 337-262-1054 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2110 W. Pinhook Rd., Suite 202
Lafayette  70508

Louisiana Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2024

Physical Therapist Assistants are required to earn 30 hours of continuing education to renew the 2-year license. 

  • Jurisprudence: a minimum of 2 contact hours
  • Ethics or professionalism: a minimum of 2 contact hours
  • Clinical and/or administrative: a minimum of 26 contact hourse 

**CEUFast is not an approved provider through your state board.

Required Courses
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
Phone: 337-262-1043 Fax: 337-262-1054 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2110 W. Pinhook Rd., Suite 202
Lafayette  70508

Louisiana Occupational Therapist (OT)

Louisiana Requires
12 Hours
Every year
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Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Occupational therapy assistants shall obtain 12 hours of CEUs annually
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Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 504-568-6820 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 630 Camp Street
New Orleans  70130

Louisiana Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Louisiana Requires
12 Hours
Every year
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#P0274
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Louisiana requires
12 hours Every year
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Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Occupational therapy assistants shall obtain 12 hours of CEUs annually
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$39
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  • and much more ...
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Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 504-568-6820 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 630 Camp Street
New Orleans  70130

Louisiana Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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Licensees must meet the CE/nursing practice requirements during the 2-year period that they hold active licensure and attest that they have completed such during the process of renewal/relicensure.

For RN license renewal, at least one of the two options below must have been completed during the 2-year licensure period:

A minimum of 30 board-approved contact hours of CE during the 2-year licensure period;
OR
A minimum of 900 practice hours during the 2-year licensure period as verified by the employer on a form provided by the board  
Special Requirements
APRNs who are nationally board certified meet the provisions for renewal of their Louisiana RN license by holding an approved certification.

In addition, each year APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain six contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics in their advanced nursing role and population foci (required in 4513 of LSBN’s rules).

These CEs must be provided by a board-approved national certifying organization or provider approved by the board.

Note that since renewal occurs every two years, APRNs with prescriptive authority who are selected for the audit must provide 12 contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics since the rule requires six annually.

APRNs initially licensed in accordance with R.S. 37:912(B)(3)(4) (grandfathering provisions ) and who are not advanced practice certified shall submit the documentation for renewal required in 4507.E of LSBN’s rules.

Senate Bill 55 (Act 76) of the 2017 Louisiana Legislature mandates that prescribers of controlled
substances in Louisiana obtain three credit hours of continuing education (CE) as a prerequisite of
license renewal. This is a one-time requirement.
Complete all Louisiana Required CRNA CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Phone: 225-755-7500 Fax: 225-755-7584 Website: Visit Site Address: 17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge  70821-3767

Louisiana Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Louisiana Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
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#P0274
Louisiana requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Requirements for Licensure Renewal by Commensurate Requirements:

Eligibility requirements for annual licensure renewal for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are delineated in LAC46:XLVII.4507.E.2 and state that an APRN whose role and population focus does not provide for certification/recertification (commensurate requirements) shall submit proof of the following to LSBN prior to annual licensure renewal:

1. a minimum of 300 practice hours annually in advanced practice registered nursing as defined in R.S. 37:913.3.a.[verified by clinical manager] – and -
2. a minimum of 2 college credit hours per year of relevance to the advanced practice role; - or -
3. a minimum of 30 continuing education (C.E.) nursing contact [credit] hours approved by the Board each year.
Continuing Medical Education Units (CME)s may be approved by the board to meet this requirement.

*All continuing education (CE) hours must be at the advanced level (advanced assessment, diagnosis and management of conditions, pharmacology, etc) and directly related to the full scope of the advanced practice role and population focus for which commensurate APRN licensure has been granted.
Special Requirements
APRNs who are nationally board certified meet the provisions for renewal of their Louisiana RN license by holding an approved certification.

In addition, each year APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain six contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics in their advanced nursing role and population foci (required in 4513 of LSBN’s rules).

These CEs must be provided by a board-approved national certifying organization or provider approved by the board.

Note that since renewal occurs every two years, APRNs with prescriptive authority who are selected for the audit must provide 12 contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics since the rule requires six annually.

APRNs initially licensed in accordance with R.S. 37:912(B)(3)(4) (grandfathering provisions ) and who are not advanced practice certified shall submit the documentation for renewal required in 4507.E of LSBN’s rules.

Senate Bill 55 (Act 76) of the 2017 Louisiana Legislature mandates that prescribers of controlled
substances in Louisiana obtain three credit hours of continuing education (CE) as a prerequisite of
license renewal. This is a one-time requirement.
Complete all Louisiana Required CNS CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Phone: 225-755-7500 Fax: 225-755-7584 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge  70821-3767

Louisiana Midwife (MW)

Louisiana Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
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#P0274
Louisiana requires
30 hours Every two years
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Last Updated: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Midwives are required to obtain 30 contact hours.
Special Requirements
Midwives must take a Laws and Rules course for their practitioner group before renewing their license for the first time.
 
  • All licensees must create a free account on CE Broker so that compliance with the renewal requirements may be tracked.
    • Laws and Rules Courses - All licensees must take a Laws and Rules course for their practitioner group before renewing their license for the first time.  After creating a free CE Broker account, you may click here to access the course, or you may search for it in CE Broker once you are logged in. The course will immediately show up on your CE Broker transcript after completion.
Complete all Louisiana Required MW CEs
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Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 504-568-6820 Website: Visit Site Address: 630 Camp Street
New Orleans  70130

Louisiana Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Louisiana Requires
12 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
Louisiana requires
12 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024
To be eligible for annual renewal, a licensed athletic trainer shall successfully complete 12 credits/hours of continuing education recognized by the BOC.
Complete all Louisiana Required AT CEs
$39
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  • Instant Reporting to CE Broker
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 504-568-1083 Fax: 504-568-6823 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 630 Camp Street
New Orleans  70130

Louisiana Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Last Updated: Saturday, December 23, 2023
CEUFast is unable to provide continuing education at this time.

All licenses will be renewed annually.  10 contact hours per year is required.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 504-568-6820 Fax: 504-599-0503 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 630 Camp Street
New Orleans  70130

Louisiana Medical Assistant (MA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
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Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
CEs not required.
Some states license Medical Assistants (MAs) and Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs); however, as with the majority of states, Louisiana does not.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 504-568-6820 Website: Visit Site Address: 630 Camp Street
New Orleans  70130

Louisiana CCI Credentialed Specialists

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A credential is active for 9-12 months after passing a CCI exam. For the first renewal, CCI credential holders must submit the renewal fee and a signature of compliance with the Code of Ethics.  
  • There are no Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements for the first renewal. 
Following the first renewal, maintenance of an “active status” for CCI credential holders requires the completion of the following three steps every three years, on the anniversary of the first renewal date: 
  1. The submission of renewal fees.
  2. Signature of compliance with the CCI Code of Ethics.
  3. The completion of Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
    • Certificate-Level (CCT and CRAT): sixteen (16) CEUs.
    • Advanced-Level (ACS): thirty-six (36) CEUs.
    • Registry-Level (RCES, RCIS, RCS, RCCS, RPhS, and RVS): thirty-six (36) CEUs.
Advanced and registry-level credential holders must complete thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. The remaining 6 or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Special Requirements
Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT):
  • Sixteen (16) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT):
  • Sixteen (16) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs.
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs.
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Phone: 919-861-4539 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 3739 National Drive - Suite 202
Raleigh  27612