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Maryland Continuing Education Requirements

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

Maryland Registered Nurse (RN)

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Last Updated: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.

RNs and LPNs shall show evidence of the following during license renewal:

Active Nursing Practice: Applicants must either have one thousand (1,000) hours of active nursing practice within the last five (5) years, or have graduated from an approved nursing program in that period.
Continuing Education: Alternatively, thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education within the two (2) years before renewal can meet the requirement.
College/University Coursework: Nurses can also submit relevant college coursework in place of contact hours. Each semester hour counts for fifteen (15) contact hours, provided the course is nursing-related and the applicant earns a grade of “C” or higher. An official transcript is needed for proof.

Special Requirements

Implicit Bias Training: As of April 1, 2022, licensees must attest that they’ve completed an implicit bias training course.

UPDATE: Starting October 1, 2025 the implicit bias training shall be modified to "Implicit Bias and Racism Training". This is a one-time requirement.
You must attest on the renewal application that you have completed the program.

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Implicit Bias Training

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Maryland Board of Nursing

Phone: 410-585-1900 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore 21215-2254

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Maryland Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Last Updated: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.

RNs and LPNs shall show evidence of the following during license renewal:

Active Nursing Practice: Applicants must either have one thousand (1,000) hours of active nursing practice within the last five (5) years, or have graduated from an approved nursing program in that period.
Continuing Education: Alternatively, thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education within the two (2) years before renewal can meet the requirement.
College/University Coursework: Nurses can also submit relevant college coursework in place of contact hours. Each semester hour counts for fifteen (15) contact hours, provided the course is nursing-related and the applicant earns a grade of “C” or higher. An official transcript is needed for proof.

Special Requirements

Implicit Bias Training: As of April 1, 2022, licensees must attest that they’ve completed an implicit bias training course.

UPDATE: Starting October 1, 2025 the implicit bias training shall be modified to "Implicit Bias and Racism Training". This is a one-time requirement.
You must attest on the renewal application that you have completed the program.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Implicit Bias Training

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Maryland Board of Nursing

Phone: 888-202-9861 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore 21215-2254

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Maryland Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

1 Required Courses

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(1 + 1) Required Courses

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Last Updated: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

CEs not required.

A nurse practitioner shall maintain an active certification while practicing.

Special Requirements

A certification as a nurse practitioner expires at the same time as the nurse practitioner's registered nursing license. Below are RN and LPN license renewal requirements:

Active Nursing Practice: Applicants must either have one thousand (1,000) hours of active nursing practice within the last five (5) years, or have graduated from an approved nursing program in that period.
Continuing Education: Alternatively, thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education within the two (2) years before renewal can meet the requirement.
College/University Coursework: Nurses can also submit relevant college coursework in place of contact hours. Each semester hour counts for fifteen (15) contact hours, provided the course is nursing-related and the applicant earns a grade of “C” or higher. An official transcript is needed for proof.

Implicit Bias Training: As of April 1, 2022, licensees must attest that they’ve completed an implicit bias training course.

UPDATE: Starting October 1, 2025 the implicit bias training shall be modified to "Implicit Bias and Racism Training". This is a one-time requirement.
You must attest on the renewal application that you have completed the program.

All providers/practitioners who prescribe or dispense controlled dangerous substances must attest to the completion of the 2-hour Continuing Education.

Prescribers: Practitioners authorized to prescribe Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) in Maryland must be registered with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). The ability to obtain a new or renewal CDS permit from the Maryland Office of Controlled Substances Administration (formerly Division of Drug Control) will be dependent on having registered with the PDMP.

Required Courses

Prescribing Controlled Substances, Drug Diversion, and Best Practices, 3hr

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Implicit Bias Training

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Maryland Board of Nursing

Phone: 888-202-9861 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore 21215-2254

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Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

CEs not required.

Certificate holders will be able to renew online 60 days before and 30 days after the expiration date of their certification (the 28th day of the certificate holder's birth month). Information about the website is included in the renewal application that the CNA will receive. Instructions for using online renewal General Information About Nursing Assistant Certification can be found on the website. The verification website shows the updated information within 2-4 days after renewing on-line. https://license.mdbon.org/CNA/Home.asp

Maryland CNAs are required to work a min of 16 hours during the certification period. CNAs are not required to obtain continuing education to renew their license.

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Maryland Board of Nursing

Phone: 888-202-9861 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore 21215-2254

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Maryland Home Health Aid (HHA)

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Last Updated: Friday, February 7, 2025

CEs not required.

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Maryland Board of Nursing

Phone: 888-202-9861 Website: Visit Site Address: 4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore 21215-2254

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Maryland Medication Aide

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#P0274

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Last Updated: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

CEs not required.

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Maryland Board of Nursing

Phone: 888-202-9861 Website: Visit Site Address: 4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore 21215-2254

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Maryland Physical Therapist (PT)

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Physical Therapist shall earn 3.0 CEUs equal to 30 contact hours

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Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Phone: 410-764-4718 Fax: 410-358-1183 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4201 Patterson Ave., Suite 304
Baltimore 21215-2299

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Maryland Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

CEs not required.

Physical Therapist Assistants shall earn 2.0 CEUs equal to 20 contact hours

CEUfast.com contact hours are not accepted by your board.

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Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Phone: 410-764-4718 Fax: 410-358-1183 Website: Visit Site Address: 4201 Patterson Ave., Suite 304
Baltimore 21215-2299

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Maryland Occupational Therapist (OT)

Maryland Requires

24 Hours

Every two years

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Maryland requires

24 hours Every two years

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Last Updated: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Occupational therapist must obtain a minimum of 24 contact hours of competency activities obtained within the 2-years preceding license expiration date.

The board recognizes the maintenance of current NBCOT certification as fulfilling the requirements of competency activities. The licensee shall provide verification of maintenance of current NBCOT certification.

On April 1, 2022, a new law went into effect requiring all healthcare practitioners applying for license renewal to complete an implicit bias training program course. This is a one-time requirement. You must attest on the renewal application that you have completed the program.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Implicit Bias Training

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Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Phone: 410-402-8556 Fax: 410-402-8561 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: Spring Grove Hospital Center
55 Wade Avenue Bland Bryant Building, 4th floor
Baltimore 21228

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Maryland Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Maryland Requires

24 Hours

Every two years

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#P0274

Maryland requires

24 hours Every two years

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Last Updated: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Occupational therapist must obtain a minimum of 24 contact hours of competency activities obtained within the 2-years preceding license expiration date.

The board recognizes the maintenance of current NBCOT certification as fulfilling the requirements of competency activities. The licensee shall provide verification of maintenance of current NBCOT certification.

On April 1, 2022, a new law went into effect requiring all healthcare practitioners applying for license renewal to complete an implicit bias training program course. This is a one-time requirement. You must attest on the renewal application that you have completed the program.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Implicit Bias Training

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Complete all Maryland Required OTA CEs

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Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Phone: 410-402-8556 Fax: 410-402-8561 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: Spring Grove Hospital Center
55 Wade Avenue Bland Bryant Building, 4th floor
Baltimore 21228

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Maryland Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Maryland Requires

50 Hours

Every two years

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Maryland requires

50 hours Every two years

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Last Updated: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Athletic Trainers must earn at least 50 hours of approved continuing education credits during the 2-year period preceding the expiration date of the license;OR

Proof of maintenance of certification by the BOC.

Special Requirements

On April 1, 2022, a new law went into effect requiring all healthcare practitioners applying for license renewal to complete an implicit bias training program course. This is a one-time requirement. You must attest on the renewal application that you have completed the program.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Implicit Bias Training

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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Maryland Board of Pysicians

Phone: 410-764-4777 Fax: 410-358-1298 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore 21215

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Maryland Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

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Sixteen hours of approved * Category I continuing education hours (CEH) relevant to the practice of respiratory care, earned during the 2-year period preceding the expiration of the license. Licenses expire May 30th of even years.

Special Requirements

On April 1, 2022, a new law went into effect requiring all healthcare practitioners applying for license renewal to complete an implicit bias training program course. This is a one-time requirement. You must attest on the renewal application that you have completed the program.

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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Maryland Board of Physicians

Phone: 410-764-4777 Fax: 410-358-2252 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore 21215

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Maryland Certified Nurse Midwife

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#P0274

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Last Updated: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

CEs not required.

A nurse practitioner shall maintain an active certification while practicing.

Special Requirements

A certification as a nurse practitioner expires at the same time as the nurse practitioner's registered nursing license. Below are RN and LPN license renewal requirements:

Active Nursing Practice: Applicants must either have one thousand (1,000) hours of active nursing practice within the last five (5) years, or have graduated from an approved nursing program in that period.
Continuing Education: Alternatively, thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education within the two (2) years before renewal can meet the requirement.
College/University Coursework: Nurses can also submit relevant college coursework in place of contact hours. Each semester hour counts for fifteen (15) contact hours, provided the course is nursing-related and the applicant earns a grade of “C” or higher. An official transcript is needed for proof.

Implicit Bias Training: As of April 1, 2022, licensees must attest that they’ve completed an implicit bias training course.

UPDATE: Starting October 1, 2025 the implicit bias training shall be modified to "Implicit Bias and Racism Training". This is a one-time requirement.
You must attest on the renewal application that you have completed the program.

All providers/practitioners who prescribe or dispense controlled dangerous substances must attest to the completion of the 2-hour Continuing Education.

Prescribers: Practitioners authorized to prescribe Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) in Maryland must be registered with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). The ability to obtain a new or renewal CDS permit from the Maryland Office of Controlled Substances Administration (formerly Division of Drug Control) will be dependent on having registered with the PDMP.

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Maryland Board of Nursing

Phone: 888-202-9861 Website: Visit Site Address: 4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore 21215-2254

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Maryland Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

ANCC

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#P0274

ANCC

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Last Updated: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

CEs not required.

A nurse practitioner shall maintain an active certification while practicing.

Special Requirements

A certification as a nurse practitioner expires at the same time as the nurse practitioner's registered nursing license. Below are RN and LPN license renewal requirements:

Active Nursing Practice: Applicants must either have one thousand (1,000) hours of active nursing practice within the last five (5) years, or have graduated from an approved nursing program in that period.
Continuing Education: Alternatively, thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education within the two (2) years before renewal can meet the requirement.
College/University Coursework: Nurses can also submit relevant college coursework in place of contact hours. Each semester hour counts for fifteen (15) contact hours, provided the course is nursing-related and the applicant earns a grade of “C” or higher. An official transcript is needed for proof.

Implicit Bias Training: As of April 1, 2022, licensees must attest that they’ve completed an implicit bias training course.

UPDATE: Starting October 1, 2025 the implicit bias training shall be modified to "Implicit Bias and Racism Training". This is a one-time requirement.
You must attest on the renewal application that you have completed the program.

All providers/practitioners who prescribe or dispense controlled dangerous substances must attest to the completion of the 2-hour Continuing Education.

Prescribers: Practitioners authorized to prescribe Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) in Maryland must be registered with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). The ability to obtain a new or renewal CDS permit from the Maryland Office of Controlled Substances Administration (formerly Division of Drug Control) will be dependent on having registered with the PDMP.

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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Maryland Board of Nursing

Phone: 888-202-9861 Website: Visit Site Address: 4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore 21215-2254

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Maryland Medical Assistant (MA)

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#P0274

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Last Updated: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

CEs not required.

Licensure and certification is not required of medical assistants in Maryland. All that is needed is a high school diploma or GED.

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Maryland Department of Health

Phone: 888-202-9861 Website: Visit Site Address: 4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore 21215-2254

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Maryland CCI Credentialed Specialists

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

All Requirements

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:

The submission of renewal fees.
Signature of compliance with the CCI Code of Ethics.
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.

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Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Phone: 919-861-4539 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 3739 National Drive - Suite 202
Raleigh 27612

All Requirements

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