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Maryland Continuing Education Requirements

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Maryland Registered Nurse (RN)

Maryland Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Maryland requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
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Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.

RNs are required to complete one of the following for license renewal:
 

  • Board-approved nursing education program within the 5 previous years; OR
  • 1,000 hours of active nursing practice within 5 years; OR
  • 30 CEUs within the 2 years immediately preceding renewal.
  • RN-FNEs (Forensic Nurse Examiners) are required 16 hours in forensic science or forensic nursing every two years.


NEW For first renewal on or after 4/1/2022, licensees involved in perinatal care are required to take implicit bias training, one-time only.

Maryland Board of Nursing
Phone: 410-585-1900 Fax: 410-585-1900 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore  21201-2399

Maryland Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Maryland Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Maryland requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
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Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.

LPNs are required to complete one of the following for license renewal:

  • 1,000 hours of active nursing practice within the 5 previous years; OR
  • Board-approved nursing education program  within the last 5 previous years; OR
  • 30 CEUs within the 2 years immediately preceding renewal.
NEW- on April 1st, 2022, when you complete your renewal application, you will be required to attest that you have completed an approved implicit bias training course.  The attestation will appear on the online and paper renewal applications. This is a one-time requirement for one renewal only. 
Required Courses
Maryland Board of Nursing
Phone: 410-767-6500 Fax: 410-585-1900 Website: Visit Site Address: 201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore  21201-2399

Maryland Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
CEs not required.
A nurse practitioner shall maintain an active certification while practicing.
Special Requirements
On or after April 1, 2022, when you complete your renewal application, you will be required to
attest that you have completed an approved implicit bias training course.
Maryland Board of Nursing
Phone: 410-767-6500 Fax: 410-585-1900 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore  21201-2399

Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Last Updated: Monday, September 25, 2023
CEs not required.
Maryland Board of Nursing
Phone: 410-767-6500 Fax: 410-585-1900 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore  21201-2399

Maryland Home Health Aid (HHA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
CEs not required.
Maryland Board of Nursing
Phone: 410-767-6500 Fax: 410-585-1900 Website: Visit Site Address: 201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore  21201-2399

Maryland Medication Nursing Assistant

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
CEs not required.
Maryland Board of Nursing
Phone: 410-767-6500 Fax: 410-585-1900 Website: Visit Site Address: 201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore  21201-2399

Maryland Physical Therapist (PT)

Maryland Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Maryland requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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

Maryland Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Maryland Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Maryland requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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

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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

Maryland Occupational Therapist (OT)

Maryland Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Maryland requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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.
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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

Maryland Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Maryland Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Maryland requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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.
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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

Maryland Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Maryland Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Maryland requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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.
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Maryland Board of Pysicians
Phone: 410-764-4777 Fax: 410-358-2252 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore  21215

Maryland Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Maryland Requires
16 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Maryland requires
16 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
CEs not required.
Licenses expire biennially on 05/30 of odd numbered years.  16 hours of approved continuing education is required for renewal. 
Maryland Board of Physicians
Phone: 410-764-4777 Fax: 410-358-2252 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore  21215

Maryland Certified Nurse Midwife

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
CEs not required.
A nurse practitioner shall maintain an active certification while practicing.
Special Requirements
On or after April 1, 2022, when you complete your renewal application, you will be required to
attest that you have completed an approved implicit bias training course.
Maryland Board of Nursing
Phone: 410-767-6500 Fax: 410-585-1900 Website: Visit Site Address: 201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore  21201-2399

Maryland Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
CEs not required.
A nurse practitioner shall maintain an active certification while practicing.
Maryland Board of Nursing
Phone: 410-767-6500 Fax: 410-585-1900 Website: Visit Site Address: 201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore  21201-2399