Sign Up
For the best experience, choose your profession & state.
Minnesota

Minnesota Continuing Education Requirements

Select your profession.

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

Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN)

Minnesota Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Minnesota requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.

RNs are required to complete 24 contact hours every 2 years.

Minnesota Board of Nursing
Phone: 612-317-3000 Fax: 651-688-1841 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1210 Northland Drive Suite 120
Mendota Heights, MN  55120

Minnesota Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Minnesota Requires
12 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Minnesota requires
12 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

12 contact hours every 2 years.

Get one year unlimited LPN CEUs $39
Sign Up
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Phone: 612-317-3000 Fax: 651-688-1841 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1210 Northland Drive Suite 120
Mendota Heights  55120

Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

APRNs are required to maintain national certification.

APRNs authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete 2 hours that include content on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances every renewal.

Get one year unlimited ARNP CEUs $39
Sign Up
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Phone: 612-317-3000 Fax: 651-688-1841 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1210 Northland Drive Suite 120
Mendota Heights  55120

Minnesota Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, November 3, 2023
CEs not required.
You must work at least 8 hours as a paid nursing assistant every 24 months.

Please check with your facility/employer to ensure CEUFast courses are accepted. 
Nursing Assistant Registry
Phone: 651-215-8705 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 85 East 7th Place, Suite 300
P.O. Box 64501
St. Paul  55164-0501

Minnesota Home Health Aid (HHA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
CEs not required.
Nursing Assistant Registry
Phone: 651-215-8705 Website: Visit Site Address: 85 East 7th Place, Suite 300
St. Paul  55164-0501

Minnesota Physical Therapist (PT)

Minnesota Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Minnesota requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Every two years, physical therapists shall obtain 20 contact hours of continuing education credits. Physical Therapists shall earn 3.0 CEUs equal to 30 contact hours. 

CEUFast.com courses are not accepted for renewal. 
 

Special Requirements
Two of the 20 hours of continuing education each cycle shall be on professional ethics directly related to the practice of physical therapy.
Get one year unlimited PT CEUs $39
Sign Up
Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 612-627-5406 Fax: 651-797-1377 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 335 Randolph Avenue, Suite #285
Mendota Heights  55102

Minnesota Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Minnesota Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Minnesota requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Every two years, physical therapists shall obtain 20 contact hours of continuing education credits. Physical Therapists shall earn 3.0 CEUs equal to 30 contact hours. 

CEUFast.com courses are not accepted for renewal. 

Special Requirements
Two of the 20 hours of continuing education each cycle shall be on professional ethics directly related to the practice of physical therapy.
Get one year unlimited PTA CEUs $39
Sign Up
Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 612-627-5406 Fax: 651-797-1377 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 335 Randolph Avenue, Suite #285
Mendota Heights  55102

Minnesota Occupational Therapist (OT)

Minnesota Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Minnesota requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
A licensed occupational therapist must obtain a minimum of 24 contact hours of continuing education in the two-year licensure period.  All continuing education coursework must be obtained between the effective date and expiration date of the license
Get one year unlimited OT CEUs $39
Sign Up
Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
Phone: 612-548-2179 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2829 University Avenue SE
Suite 415
Mendota Heights  55414

Minnesota Occupational Therapist (OT)

Minnesota Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Minnesota requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Thursday, October 19, 2023
A licensed occupational therapist must obtain a minimum of 24 contact hours of continuing education in the two-year licensure period.  All continuing education coursework must be obtained between the effective date and expiration date of the license
Get one year unlimited OT CEUs $39
Sign Up
Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
Phone: 612-548-2179 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 335 Randolph Avenue, Suite 240
St. Paul  55102

Minnesota Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

APRNs are required to maintain national certification.

APRNs authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete 2 hours that include content on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances every renewal.

Get one year unlimited CRNA CEUs $39
Sign Up
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Phone: 612-317-3000 Fax: 651-688-1841 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1210 Northland Drive Suite 120
Mendota Heights  55120

Minnesota Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

APRNs are required to maintain national certification.
APRNs authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete 2 hours that include content on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances every renewal.

Get one year unlimited CRNA CEUs $39
Sign Up
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Phone: 612-317-3000 Fax: 651-688-1841 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1210 Northland Drive Suite 120
Mendota Heights  55120

Minnesota Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

APRNs are required to maintain national certification.

APRNs authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete 2 hours that include content on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances every renewal.

Get one year unlimited CNS CEUs $39
Sign Up
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Phone: 612-317-3000 Fax: 651-688-1841 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1210 Northland Drive Suite 120
Mendota Heights  55120

Minnesota Midwife (MW)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Friday, August 4, 2023

APRNs are required to maintain national certification.

APRNs authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete 2 hours that include content on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances every renewal.

Get one year unlimited MW CEUs $39
Sign Up
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Phone: 612-317-3000 Fax: 651-688-1841 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1210 Northland Drive Suite 120
Mendota Heights  55120

Minnesota Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Minnesota Requires
18 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Minnesota requires
18 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Thursday, October 19, 2023
A licensed occupational therapy assistants must obtain a minimum of 18 contact hours of continuing education in the two-year licensure period.  All continuing education coursework must be obtained between the effective date and expiration date of the license.
Get one year unlimited OTA CEUs $39
Sign Up
Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
Phone: 612-548-2179 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 335 Randolph Avenue, Suite 240
St. Paul  55102

Minnesota Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, August 4, 2023
CEs not required.
Licensure must be renewed annually on or before July 1 of each year.

An athletic trainer shall meet the professional development requirements of the BOC in order to maintain BOC certification.
Special Requirements
All of the following requirements must be met or the entire application will be returned:
  • Non-refundable criminal background check fee of $32, application fee of $50 and an annual licensure fee of $100 to be prorated at first renewal. Make checks payable to the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
  • All your time must be accounted for on the application, from high school to the date of application. During continuous years of education, periods of three months or less (summer break) need not be accounted for.
  • The name on the application and your BOC certificate must be the same. If there has been a name change, submit a notarized copy of the documentation, e.g. marriage certificate.
  • A full face, recent, 2x3" photograph must be affixed as indicated on the application and notarized as a true likeness.
  • Notarized copy of BOC certificate.
  • Any other information requested by the Board.
Minnesota Board Medical Practice
Phone: 612-617-2130 Fax: 612-617-2166 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 335 Randolph Ave
Suite 140
St Paul  55102

Minnesota Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Minnesota Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Minnesota requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, August 18, 2023
CEs not required.
License must be renewed every two years from initial licensure.Licencees must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education.  
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Phone: 612-617-2130 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2829 University Ave, S.E., Suite 500
Mendota Heights  55414-3246

Minnesota Medical Assistant (MA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
CEs not required.
Minnesota law doesn't require medical assistants to obtain a certificate for employment, however many employers do require a certificate.