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Massachusetts Continuing Education Requirements

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

Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN)

Massachusetts Requires

15 Hours

Every two years

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#P0274

Massachusetts requires

15 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, August 18, 2023

15 contact hours every 2 years (excluding those renewing for the first time).

Special Requirements

At least 1 of the 15 hours must address Chapter 260 requirements for Sexual and/or Domestic Violence. Massachusetts provides this required course for licensees at https://chapter260training.org/courses/training/.

It is the RNs responsibility to maintain evidence of CE completion for their most recent 2 consecutive renewal periods (4 years).

*It is the responsibility of each nurse to maintain an authenticated record of continuing education offerings completed, and to submit evidence of the required number of contact hours for that specific registration period upon request of the Board. This evidence should be maintained for two consecutive registration periods.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Chapter 260 - Sexual and/or Domestic Violence

Get one year unlimited RN CEUs $39

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Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Phone: 800-414-0168 Fax: 617-973-0984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108

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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Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Massachusetts Requires

15 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Massachusetts requires

15 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, August 18, 2023

15 contact hours every 2 years (excluding those renewing for the first time).

Special Requirements

At least 1 of the 15 hours must address Chapter 260 requirements for Sexual and/or Domestic Violence. Massachusetts provides this required course for licensees at https://chapter260training.org/courses/training/.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Chapter 260 - Sexual and/or Domestic Violence

Get one year unlimited LPN CEUs $39

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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Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Phone: 800-414-0168 Fax: 617-973-0984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 250 Washington Street
Marlborough 02108

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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Massachusetts Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Massachusetts Requires

15 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Massachusetts requires

15 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, August 18, 2023

15 contact hours every 2 years (excluding those renewing for the first time). These courses are in addition to CEs requirements to maintain your certification.

Special Requirements

At least 1 of the contact hours must address Chapter 260 requirements for Sexual and/or Domestic Violence. Massachusetts provides this required course for licensees at https://chapter260training.org/courses/training/.

Practitioners who prescribe controlled substances shall be required, as a prerequisite to obtaining or renewing their professional licenses, to complete appropriate training relative to: (i) effective pain management; (ii) the risks of abuse and addiction associated with opioid medication; (iii) identification of patients at risk for substance use disorders; (iv) counseling patients about the side effects, addictive nature and proper storage and disposal of prescription medications; (v) appropriate prescription quantities for prescription medications that have an increased risk of abuse; and (vi) opioid antagonists, overdose prevention treatments and instances in which a patient may be advised on both the use of and ways to access opioid antagonists and overdose prevention treatments.

Required Courses

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Chapter 260 - Sexual and/or Domestic Violence

Get one year unlimited ARNP CEUs $39

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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Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Phone: 800-414-0168 Fax: 617-973-0984 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 250 Washington Street
Marlborough 02108

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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Massachusetts Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, November 3, 2023

CEs not required.

If your certification is about to expire, and you have worked for pay as a nurse aide for at least eight hours performing nursing related duties within the past two years, complete and submit the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Renewal Form by mail to the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry.

Please check with your facility/employer to ensure CEUFast courses are accepted.

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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Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Division of Health Care Quality

Phone: 617-753-8144 Website: Visit Site Address: 67 Forest St.
Marlborough 01752

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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Massachusetts Home Health Aid (HHA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, November 3, 2023

CEs not required.

If your certification is about to expire, and you have worked for pay as a nurse aide for at least eight hours performing nursing related duties within the past two years, complete and submit the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Renewal Form by mail to the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry.

Please check with your facility/employer to ensure CEUFast courses are accepted.

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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Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Division of Health Care Quality

Phone: 617-753-8144 Website: Visit Site Address: 67 Forest St.
Marlborough 01752

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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Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, November 3, 2023

CEs not required.

If your certification is about to expire, and you have worked for pay as a nurse aide for at least eight hours performing nursing related duties within the past two years, complete and submit the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Renewal Form by mail to the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry.

Please check with your facility/employer to ensure CEUFast courses are accepted.

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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Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Division of Health Care Quality

Phone: 617-753-8144 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 67 Forest St.
Marlborough 01752

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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Massachusetts Physical Therapist (PT)

Massachusetts Requires

24 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Massachusetts requires

24 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, August 18, 2023

Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants are required, as a condition of license renewal, to complete a minimum of 24 points of Board recognized activities for maintaining continuing competence during the preceding biennial renewal period.

**CEUFast courses are approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Association. Your state authorizes courses approved by another state board.

Get one year unlimited PT CEUs $39

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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Board of Allied Health Professionals

Phone: 617-624-6148 Fax: 617-727-0139 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 250 Washington St
Marlborough 02108

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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Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Massachusetts Requires

24 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Massachusetts requires

24 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, August 18, 2023

Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants are required, as a condition of license renewal, to complete a minimum of 24 points of Board recognized activities for maintaining continuing competence during the preceding biennial renewal period.

**CEUFast courses are approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Association. Your state authorizes courses approved by another state board.

Get one year unlimited PTA CEUs $39

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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Board of Allied Health Professionals

Phone: 617-624-6148 Fax: 617-727-0139 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 250 Washington St
Marlborough 02108

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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Massachusetts Occupational Therapist (OT)

Massachusetts Requires

24 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Massachusetts requires

24 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Minimum of 24 points of Board recognized activities for maintaining continuing competence during the preceding biennial renewal period.

A license shall expire every two years on the birth anniversary of the Licensee. The filing of a license renewal form is the responsibility of the licensee. A licensee must submit to the Board a completed renewal application and the proper fee prior to the renewal/expiration date of the license.

Special Requirements

Two points in ethics, laws, and regulations governing practice in the state or a combination thereof.

Get one year unlimited OT CEUs $39

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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Board of Allied Health Professionals

Phone: 617-624-6148 Fax: 617-727-0139 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 250 Washington St
Boston 02108

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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Massachusetts Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Massachusetts Requires

24 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Massachusetts requires

24 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Minimum of 24 points of Board recognized activities for maintaining continuing competence during the preceding biennial renewal period.

A license shall expire every two years on the birth anniversary of the Licensee. The filing of a license renewal form is the responsibility of the licensee. A licensee must submit to the Board a completed renewal application and the proper fee prior to the renewal/expiration date of the license.

Special Requirements

Two points in ethics, laws, and regulations governing practice in the state or a combination thereof.

Get one year unlimited OTA CEUs $39

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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Board of Allied Health Professionals

Phone: 617-624-6148 Fax: 617-727-0139 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 250 Washington St
Boston 02108

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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Massachusetts Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, August 18, 2023

CEs not required.

As a condition to renew an Athletic Training license, a licensee must meet the renewal requirements set forth in 259 CMR 2.04: Requirements for Renewal of License, the continuing education requirements set forth in 259 CMR 7.01(1), and provide proof of the following certifications in effect for the entire renewal period: (a) Emergency Cardiac Care certification; and (b) BOC Certification.

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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Board of Allied Health Professionals

Phone: 617-624-6148 Fax: 617-727-0139 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 250 Washington St
Marlborough 02108

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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Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist (RT)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, August 18, 2023

CEUFast is unable to provide continuing education at this time.

Licences must be renewed by May 31st of even numbered years. 30CEUs are required to renew your license.

Get one year unlimited RT CEUs $39

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Massachusetts Medical Assistant (MA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

CEs not required.

Medical assistants in Massachusetts are not required to possess a certification, registration or license to work as a medical assistant.

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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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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