New Jersey

New Jersey Continuing Education Requirements

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

New Jersey, also known as the “Garden State” is home to some of the best diners in the world, as well as the birthplace of the famous “Taylor Ham” sandwich. It’s close proximity to New York City, makes it a central hub for many people to live in New Jersey and then commute into the city for work.

Let’s say, you live in New Jersey and commute to Manhattan because you work as a nurse in a hospital in the city, there’s a good chance that you cross the George Washington Bridge to get to work. But did you know that the GWB is the busiest motor vehicle bridge in the world? The bridge is a double-decked suspension bridge that crosses the Hudson River. It connects the borough of Fort Lee, New Jersey to the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, making it a popular route for many daily travelers. The bridge was first constructed in 1927, and now sees around 103 million vehicles per year.

Although the GWB isn’t the only way to get into the Big Apple, it’s one of the most famous. So, while you’re visiting New Jersey and decide to drive into the city, be sure to take the George Washington Bridge.

New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN)

New Jersey Requires

30 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

New Jersey requires

30 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

CEUfast Meets All Requirements

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

All Requirements

Each licensee must complete a minimum of 30 contact hours of continuing education contact hours during the two-year period preceding renewal.

Special Requirements

All RNs must complete (1) credit of continuing education each renewal concerning prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

A licensee may carry over up to 15 additional continuing education contact hours into the next renewal period.

Required Courses

Guidelines, Recommendations, and Principles for Prescribing Opioids

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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New Jersey Board of Nursing

Phone: 973-504-6200 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 124 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07102

All Requirements

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New Jersey Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

New Jersey Requires

30 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

New Jersey requires

30 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

CEUfast Meets All Requirements

Last Updated: Monday, February 10, 2025

All Requirements

30 contact hours of continuing education.

Special Requirements

As a condition of biennial license renewal, all must complete one (1) contact hour of continuing education concerning prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

Required Courses

Guidelines, Recommendations, and Principles for Prescribing Opioids

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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Complete all New Jersey Required ARNP CEs

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New Jersey Board of Consumer Affairs

Phone: 973-504-6200 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 124 Halsey Street
Newark 07102

All Requirements

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New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

New Jersey Requires

30 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

New Jersey requires

30 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

CEUfast Meets All Requirements

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

All Requirements

Each licensee must complete a minimum of 30 contact hours of continuing education contact hours during the two-year period preceding renewal.

Special Requirements

As a condition of biennial license renewal, all registered professional nurses and all licensed practical nurses must complete one (1) contact hour of continuing education concerning prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

A licensee may carry over up to 15 additional continuing education contact hours into the next renewal period.

Required Courses

Guidelines, Recommendations, and Principles for Prescribing Opioids

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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Complete all New Jersey Required LPN CEs

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New Jersey Board of Nursing

Phone: 973-504-6200 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 124 Halsey Street
Newark 07102

All Requirements

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New Jersey Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, January 19, 2024

CEs not required.

At least seven hours of paid employment performing nursing or nursing-related services, in a licensed health care facility or agency within the 24 months preceding your certificate expiration date.

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

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NJ Department of Health & Senior Services - Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing

Phone: 866-561-5914 Fax: 609-633-9087 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: P.O. Box 358
Trenton 08608-1832

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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New Jersey Home Health Aid (HHA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

CEs not required.

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NJ Department of Health & Senior Services - Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing

Phone: 866-561-5914 Address: P.O. Box 358
Trenton 08608-1832

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New Jersey Physical Therapist (PT)

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Physical therapists and physical therapy assistants must earn 30 credits of continuing education, including four credits of jurisprudence and professional ethics.

A maximum of 10 credits may come from distance learning courses completed with a successful final examination.

Special Requirements

Four credits of jurisprudence and professional ethics. All New Jersey licensees must fulfill the jurisprudence portion (1.5 credits) of the mandatory ethics and jurisprudence continuing education requirement by completing a New Jersey Board approved Jurisprudence Assessment Module. The NJ JAM is approved to award 1.5 credits of jurisprudence to meet this requirement. All applicants for a new license in New Jersey must take and pass a Jurisprudence Assessment Module prior to licensure. The NJ JAM is approved to meet this requirement.

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State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Phone: 973-504-6200 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 45014
attn: Lisa Tadeo
Newark 07102

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New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Physical therapists and physical therapy assistants must earn 30 credits of continuing education, including four credits of jurisprudence and professional ethics.

A maximum of 10 credits may come from distance learning courses completed with a successful final examination.

Special Requirements

Four credits of jurisprudence and professional ethics. All New Jersey licensees must fulfill the jurisprudence portion (1.5 credits) of the mandatory ethics and jurisprudence continuing education requirement by completing a New Jersey Board approved Jurisprudence Assessment Module. The NJ JAM is approved to award 1.5 credits of jurisprudence to meet this requirement. All applicants for a new license in New Jersey must take and pass a Jurisprudence Assessment Module prior to licensure. The NJ JAM is approved to meet this requirement.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

NJ jurisprudence exam

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State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Phone: 973-504-6200 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 45014
Newark 07102

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New Jersey Occupational Therapist (OT)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024

CEs not required.

Occupational therapist must renew their license biennially of odd number years.

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New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Consumer Affairs, Occupational Therapy Advisory Council

Phone: 973-504-6570 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 45037
Newark 07101

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New Jersey Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

New Jersey Requires

24 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

New Jersey requires

24 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2024

Athletic Training licenses must be renewed biennially based on the date of issuance. 24 credits of continuing education related to the practice of athletic training, including:

Two credits in the topics related to concussions and head injuries
One credit in topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including risks and signs of abuse, addiction, and diversion.

Required Courses

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Emergency Cardiac Care

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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State Board of Medical Examiners, Athletic Training Advisory Committee

Phone: 609-826-7100 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 140 East Front Street
3rd Floor, PO Box 183
Trenton 08625

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New Jersey Respiratory Therapist (RT)

New Jersey Requires

30 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

New Jersey requires

30 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2024

Respiratory Care Practitioners must complete 30 credits during each two-year period. (1)At least one continuing education credit in infection control; (2) At least one continuing education credit in patient safety/medical errors; (3) At least one continuing education credit in ethics; (4) At least 20 continuing education credits in other respiratory care clinical practices; and (5) any remaining credits in any health care related field.

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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Complete all New Jersey Required RT CEs

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State Board of Respiratory Care

Phone: 973-504-6485 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: P.O. Box 45031
Newark 07101

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New Jersey Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

CEs not required.

Occupational therapist assistant must renew their license biennially for odd number of years.

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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New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Consumer Affairs, Occupational Therapy Advisory Council

Phone: 973-504-6570 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: P.O. Box 45037
Newark 07101

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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New Jersey Medical Assistant (MA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

CEs not required.

There are no medical assistant license requirements in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, medical assistants are only required to be certified if they will be administering injections. However, they are allowed to perform any task that a physician delegates to them as long as it is reasonable.

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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