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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)

Louisiana Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
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Louisiana requires
30 hours Every two years
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Last Updated: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
RNs shall either complete thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education or provide proof of completing a minimum of 900 practice hours every two years for licensure renewal.
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
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Thursday, August 28, 2025
APRNs shall earn thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
CNSs and APRNs 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.
*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 CNSs and APRN licensure has been granted.

In addition, CNSs and APRNs shall: 
  • Maintain an active RN license.
  • CNSs and APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain Six (6) contact hours (every year) of CE in pharmacotherapeutics in their advanced nursing role and population foci.
    • Note that since renewal occurs every two years, CNSs and 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.
  • CNSs and APRN with prescriptive authority to prescribe or distribute controlled substances shall complete three (3) hours of continuing education approved by the board on controlled substance prescribing practices.
    • Approved continuing education shall include instruction relating to drug diversion training, best practices regarding prescribing of controlled substances, and appropriate treatment for addiction. 
    • An CNS and APRN authorized to prescribe controlled substances shall maintain an active Louisiana controlled dangerous substance license and Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
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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)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
CEs not required.
LPNs are not required to complete continuing education courses. 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)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Thursday, August 28, 2025
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, September 2, 2025
PTs shall earn thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

**CEUfast is not an approved provider through your state board.
Special Requirements
  • Two (2) hours of Ethics covering issues of ethics or professionalism.
  • Two (2) hours of Jurisprudence by attending a live seminar hosted by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board or pass the online Jurisprudence Exam.
  • The remaining twenty six (26) hours may be clinical or administrative.
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: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
PTs shall earn thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

**CEUfast is not an approved provider through your state board.
Special Requirements
  • Two (2) hours of Ethics covering issues of ethics or professionalism.
  • Two (2) hours of Jurisprudence by attending a live seminar hosted by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board or pass the online Jurisprudence Exam.
  • The remaining twenty six (26) hours may be clinical or administrative.
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
14 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
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Louisiana requires
14 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
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Last Updated: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
OTs shall earn fourteen (14) contact hours of continuing education every year for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
  • Two (2) hours in 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.
  • One (1) hour of Ethics (approved by AOTA, LOTA, or NBCOT).
  • Continuing education shall be approved by AOTA, LOTA, or NBCOT.
    • CEUfast, Inc. is an AOTA Provider of professional development, Course approval ID#05100.
Required Courses
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • Laws and Rules Courses provided by CE Broker
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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
14 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
Louisiana requires
14 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
OTAs shall earn fourteen (14) contact hours of continuing education every year for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
  • Two (2) hours in 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.
  • One (1) hour of Ethics (approved by AOTA, LOTA, or NBCOT).
  • Continuing education shall be approved by AOTA, LOTA, or NBCOT.
    • CEUfast, Inc. is an AOTA Provider of professional development, Course approval ID#05100.
Required Courses
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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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Approved Provider #P0274
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Last Updated: Thursday, August 28, 2025
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
CNSs and APRNs 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.
*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 CNSs and APRN licensure has been granted.

In addition, CNSs and APRNs shall: 
  • Maintain an active RN license.
  • CNSs and APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain Six (6) contact hours (every year) of CE in pharmacotherapeutics in their advanced nursing role and population foci.
    • Note that since renewal occurs every two years, CNSs and 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.
  • CNSs and APRN with prescriptive authority to prescribe or distribute controlled substances shall complete three (3) hours of continuing education approved by the board on controlled substance prescribing practices.
    • Approved continuing education shall include instruction relating to drug diversion training, best practices regarding prescribing of controlled substances, and appropriate treatment for addiction. 
    • An CNS and APRN authorized to prescribe controlled substances shall maintain an active Louisiana controlled dangerous substance license and Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
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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
Approved Provider
#P0274
Louisiana requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Thursday, August 28, 2025
CNSs shall earn thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
CNSs and APRNs 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.
*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 CNSs and APRN licensure has been granted.

In addition, CNSs and APRNs shall: 
  • Maintain an active RN license.
  • CNSs and APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain Six (6) contact hours (every year) of CE in pharmacotherapeutics in their advanced nursing role and population foci.
    • Note that since renewal occurs every two years, CNSs and 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.
  • CNSs and APRN with prescriptive authority to prescribe or distribute controlled substances shall complete three (3) hours of continuing education approved by the board on controlled substance prescribing practices.
    • Approved continuing education shall include instruction relating to drug diversion training, best practices regarding prescribing of controlled substances, and appropriate treatment for addiction. 
    • An CNS and APRN authorized to prescribe controlled substances shall maintain an active Louisiana controlled dangerous substance license and Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
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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  70821-3767

Louisiana Midwife (MW)

Louisiana Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Louisiana requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Licensed Midwives shall earn thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
  • Licensed Midwives shall maintain CPR Certification for adults & newborns.
  • Two (2) hours in 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.
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • Louisiana Laws and Rules Course.
  • CPR certification for adults & newborns.
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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: Friday, August 29, 2025
ATs shall earn twelve (12) contact hours of BOC approved continuing education every year for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
  • Two (2) hours in 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.
  • ATs shall possess BOC certification evidencing the successful passage of the certification examination administered by the BOC or its successor.
    • For BOC certification, completion of fifty (50) credit hours every reporting period and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification shall be completed.
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • Laws and Rules Courses provided by CE Broker
  • Emergency Cardiac Care Certification
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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: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
RTs shall earn ten (10) contact hours of continuing education every year for licensure renewal.

CEUfast is not a pre-approved provider for Louisiana Respiratory Therapists.
Special Requirements
  • Two (2) hours in 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.
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • Laws and Rules Courses provided by CE Broker
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
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Thursday, August 28, 2025
CEs not required.
Some states license Medical Assistants (MAs) and Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs); however, as with the majority of states Louisiana does not. 
As such, this category of health care personnel is not licensed by the LSBME or any other agency in this state. 
MAs/CMAs may be trained by a physician, complete a formal or military training program and some may earn certification (CMA) from a national organization. 
In Louisiana, as in many other states, an unlicensed individual such as a MA/CMA may perform services for which he or she has been adequately trained as long as the services are provided under physician supervision e.g., where the physician is physically present on the premises and immediately available at all times that they are performing duties as delegated by the physician.
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: Wednesday, August 27, 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

Louisiana Certified Nurse Midwife

Louisiana Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Louisiana requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Certified Nurse Midwives and APRNs shall earn thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
  • Maintain active RN license.
  • CNMs and APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain six (6) contact hours (every year) of CE in pharmacotherapeutics in their advanced nursing role and population foci.
    • Note that since renewal occurs every two years, CNMs and APRNs with prescriptive authority who are selected for the audit must provide twelve (12) contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics since the rule requires six annually.
  • CNMs and APRN with prescriptive authority to prescribe or distribute controlled substances shall complete three (3) hours of continuing education approved by the board on controlled substance prescribing practices.
    • Approved continuing education shall include instruction relating to drug diversion training, best practices regarding prescribing of controlled substances, and appropriate treatment for addiction.
    • A CNM and APRN authorized to prescribe controlled substances shall maintain an active Louisiana controlled dangerous substance license and Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
Complete all Louisiana Required CNM CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Phone: 225-755-7500 Website: Visit Site Address: 17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge  70810