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North Carolina Continuing Education Requirements

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North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Friday, November 25, 2022
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
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Phone: 919-782-3211 Fax: 919-781-9461 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4516 Lake Boone Trail
PO Box 2129
Raleigh, NC  27602-2129

North Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

North Carolina Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
North Carolina requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Friday, November 25, 2022
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
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  27602-2129

North Carolina Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

North Carolina Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
North Carolina requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
CEs not required.

50 contact hours of continuing education is the requirement for one contact hour of continuing education required only for those Nurse Practitioners who prescribe controlled substances. This continuing education shall address controlled substance prescribing practices, signs of the abuse or misuse of controlled substances, and controlled substance prescribing for chronic pain management.
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
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  27602-2129

North Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, November 25, 2022
CEs not required.
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

North Carolina Medication Nursing Assistant

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, November 25, 2022
CEs not required.
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

North Carolina Home Health Aid (HHA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, November 25, 2022
CEs not required.
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

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: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Physical Therapists must renew their license annually by January 31st. In the 25 month reporting period the PT will earn 30 continuing competency points. 

Special Requirements
Jurisprudence Exam Requirement
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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

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: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Physical Therapists must renew their license annually by January 31st. In the 25 month reporting period the PT will earn 30 continuing competency points. 

Special Requirements
Jurisprudence Exam Requirement
Get one year unlimited PTA CEUs $39
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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

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: Friday, November 25, 2022
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.
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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

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: Friday, November 25, 2022
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
Sign Up
North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Phone: 919-832-1380 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 2280
Raleigh  27602

North Carolina Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, November 25, 2022
CEs not required.
A licensee shall renew annually and must provide proof of BOC certification. 
NCBATE
Phone: 919-821-4980 Fax: 919-833-5743 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 10769
Raleigh  27605

North Carolina Certified Nurse Midwife

North Carolina Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
North Carolina requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
CEs not required.

50 contact hours of continuing education is the requirement for one contact hour of continuing education required only for those Nurse Practitioners who prescribe controlled substances. This continuing education shall address controlled substance prescribing practices, signs of the abuse or misuse of controlled substances, and controlled substance prescribing for chronic pain management.
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
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  27602-2129

North Carolina Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

North Carolina Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
North Carolina requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
CEs not required.

50 contact hours of continuing education is the requirement for one contact hour of continuing education required only for those Nurse Practitioners who prescribe controlled substances. This continuing education shall address controlled substance prescribing practices, signs of the abuse or misuse of controlled substances, and controlled substance prescribing for chronic pain management.
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
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  27602-2129

North Carolina Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

North Carolina Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
North Carolina requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
CEs not required.

50 contact hours of continuing education is the requirement for one contact hour of continuing education required only for those Nurse Practitioners who prescribe controlled substances. This continuing education shall address controlled substance prescribing practices, signs of the abuse or misuse of controlled substances, and controlled substance prescribing for chronic pain management.
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
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  27602-2129