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North Carolina Continuing Education Requirements

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

North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

All Requirements

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

CEUfast Meets All Requirements

Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2019

All Requirements

CEs not required.

One of the following is required

15 Contact Hours of continued education and 640 hours of active practice within previous 2 years
National Certification or Re-certification by a National Credentialing Body recognized by the Board
30 Contact Hours of continued education
Completion of a Board-Approved Refresher Course
Completion of a minimum of two (2) semester hours of post-licensure academic education related to nursing practice
15 Contact Hours of continued education and completion of a nursing project as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator to include statement of problem, project objectives, methods, date of completion and summary of findings
15 Contact Hours of continued education and Authoring or Co-Authoring a nursing-related article, paper, book or book chapter
15 Contact Hours of continued education and developing and conducting a nursing continuing education presentation or presentations totaling a minimum of five contact hours, including program brochure or course syllabi, objectives, date and location of presentation, and approximate number of attendees

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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All Requirements

North Carolina Board of Nursing

Phone: 919-782-3211 Fax: 919-781-9461 Website: Visit Site Address: 4516 Lake Boone Trail
PO box 2129
Raleigh 27607-2129

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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North Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

North Carolina Requires

30 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

North Carolina requires

30 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

CEUfast Meets All Requirements

Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2019

All Requirements

CEs not required.

One of the following is required

15 Contact Hours of continued education and 640 hours of active practice within previous 2 years
National Certification or Re-certification by a National Credentialing Body recognized by the Board
30 Contact Hours of continued education
Completion of a Board-Approved Refresher Course
Completion of a minimum of two (2) semester hours of post-licensure academic education related to nursing practice
15 Contact Hours of continued education and completion of a nursing project as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator to include a statement of a problem, project objectives, methods, date of completion and summary of findings
15 Contact Hours of continued education and Authoring or Co-Authoring a nursing-related article, paper, book or book chapter
15 Contact Hours of continued education and developing and conducting a nursing continuing education presentation or presentations totaling a minimum of five contact hours, including program brochure or course syllabi, objectives, date, and location of presentation, and approximate number of attendees

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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All Requirements

North Carolina Board of Nursing

Phone: 919-782-3211 Fax: 919-781-9461 Website: Visit Site Address: 4516 Lake Boone Trail
PO box 2129
Raleigh 27607-2129

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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North Carolina Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

North Carolina Requires

30 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

North Carolina requires

30 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

CEUfast Meets All Requirements

Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2019

All Requirements

CEs not required.

One of the following is required

15 Contact Hours of continued education and 640 hours of active practice within the previous 2 years
National Certification or Re-certification by a National Credentialing Body recognized by the Board
30 Contact Hours of continued education
Completion of a Board-Approved Refresher Course
Completion of a minimum of two (2) semester hours of post-licensure academic education related to nursing practice
15 Contact Hours of continued education and completion of a nursing project as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator to include a statement of the problem, project objectives, methods, date of completion and summary of findings
15 Contact Hours of continued education and Authoring or Co-Authoring a nursing-related article, paper, book or book chapter
15 Contact Hours of continued education and developing and conducting a nursing continuing education presentation or presentations totaling a minimum of five contact hours, including program brochure or course syllabi, objectives, date, and location of presentation, and approximate number of attendees

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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All Requirements

North Carolina Board of Nursing

Phone: 919-782-3211 Fax: 919-781-9461 Website: Visit Site Address: 4516 Lake Boone Trail
PO box 2129
Raleigh 27607-2129

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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North Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2019

CEs not required.

qualified work experience (at least 8 hours) completed during every two 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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NC Department of Health & Human Services - Division of Health Service Regulation

Phone: 919-855-3969 Website: Visit Site Address: 2709 Mail Service Center
Raleigh 27699

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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North Carolina Medication Nursing Assistant

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

CEs not required.

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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NC Department of Health & Human Services - Division of Health Service Regulation

Phone: 919-855-3969 Website: Visit Site Address: 2709 Mail Service Center
Raleigh 27699

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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North Carolina Home Health Aid (HHA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

CEs not required.

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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NC Department of Health & Human Services - Division of Health Service Regulation

Phone: 919-855-3969 Website: Visit Site Address: 2709 Mail Service Center
Raleigh 27699

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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North Carolina Physical Therapist (PT)

North Carolina Requires

30 Hours

Every year

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

North Carolina requires

30 hours Every year

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2019

Physical Therapy Assistants must renew their license annually by January 31st. Every 25 month, the PT will earn 20 continuing competency points (example: January 1, 2017, through January 31, 2019)

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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North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Phone: 800-800-8982 Fax: 919-490-5106 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 18 West Colony Place, Suite 140
Durham 27705

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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North Carolina Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

North Carolina Requires

20 Hours

Every year

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

North Carolina requires

20 hours Every year

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2019

Physical Therapy Assistants must renew their license annually by January 31st. Every 25 month, the PT will earn 20 continuing competency points (example: January 1, 2017, through January 31, 2019)

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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North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Phone: 800-800-8982 Fax: 919-490-5106 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 18 West Colony Place, Suite 140
Durham 27705

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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North Carolina Occupational Therapist (OT)

North Carolina Requires

15 Hours

Every year

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

North Carolina requires

15 hours Every year

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Occupational therapist must renew their license annually by June 30th. OTs and OTAs are both required to complete fifteen (15) continuing competence activity points annually. One point in ethics is mandatory for this renewal period and every renewal thereafter.

Special Requirements

You are now required to upload documentation showing proof of completion for the CCAs (continuing competence activities) completed.

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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North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

Phone: 919-832-1380 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 2280
Raleigh 27602

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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North Carolina Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

North Carolina Requires

15 Hours

Every year

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

North Carolina requires

15 hours Every year

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Occupational therapist must renew their license annually by June 30th. OTs and OTAs are both required to complete fifteen (15) continuing competence activity points annually. One point in ethics is mandatory for this renewal period and every renewal thereafter.

Special Requirements

You are now required to upload documentation showing proof of completion for the CCAs (continuing competence activities) completed.

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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North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

Phone: 919-832-1380 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 2280
Raleigh 27602

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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North Carolina Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

CEs not required.

A licensee shall renew annually and must provide proof of 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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NCBATE

Phone: 919-821-4980 Fax: 919-833-5743 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 10769
Raleigh 27605

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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