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North Dakota Continuing Education Requirements

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When you sit down at the table to eat a meal, do you ever think about where it came from? Most people don’t. However, for those that do, you might be surprised to find that a lot of it may come from North Dakota. As a matter of fact, the agricultural industry employs nearly a quarter of the state’s entire population. Farmland in North Dakota takes up nearly 90 percent of the state’s land, which is about 39 million acres.

The state of North Dakota is the nation’s leading producer of spring wheat, durum wheat, sunflower, barley, oats, lentils, honey, edible beans, canola, and flaxseed. All these ingredients that produced throughout the state are an important part of eating a balanced diet.

As a nurse in the healthcare industry, it’s not always easy getting the right diet in when you’re working long shifts and late nights. However, it’s vital to your patients that you stay healthy. So, when making trips to the grocery store, it’s best to avoid foods that have a long list of ingredients, artificial colors, preservatives, and trans-fat. Instead, try to fresh, lean meats, whole grains and whole fruits and vegetables. And remember, many of those whole grains that end up on your plate, most likely came from a farm in the great state of North Dakota.

North Dakota Registered Nurse (RN)

North Dakota Requires
12 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
North Dakota requires
12 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Friday, February 2, 2024

All individuals renewing a nursing license must complete 12 contact hours of CE obtained within the preceding two (2) years.
An applicant that obtained initial licensure through examination will not need to complete additional contact hours of approved CE before first renewal of  a nursing license.  The requirements have been met through the academic coursework.

Nursing practice for the purposes of relicensure must meet or exceed 400 hours within the preceding four (4) years. Hours practiced in another regulated profession cannot be used for nursing practice hours.
Nurses who have completed a refresher course within the preceding year or graduated from a nursing undergraduate or nursing graduate program in the last four (4) years with less than 400 hours of nursing practice will be able to renew their license without meeting this requirement.  

Special Requirements
As a professional, you are responsible for keeping track of your own CE records.  You must keep your CE documents for at least four (4) years. The Board may audit your CE records for up to four (4) years.
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North Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: 701-751-3000 Fax: 701-751-2221 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 919 S 7th Street, Suite 504
Bismarck, ND  58504-5881

North Dakota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

North Dakota Requires
15 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
North Dakota requires
15 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Friday, February 2, 2024

All individuals renewing a nursing license must complete 12 contact hours of CE obtained within the preceding two (2) years.
An applicant that obtained initial licensure through examination will not need to complete additional contact hours of approved CE before first renewal of  a nursing license.  The requirements have been met through the academic coursework.

Nursing practice for the purposes of relicensure must meet or exceed 400 hours within the preceding four (4) years. Hours practiced in another regulated profession cannot be used for nursing practice hours.
Nurses who have completed a refresher course within the preceding year or graduated from a nursing undergraduate or nursing graduate program in the last four (4) years with less than 400 hours of nursing practice will be able to renew their license without meeting this requirement.  

Special Requirements
APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete fifteen (15) contact hours of education during the previous two (2) years in pharmacotherapy related to the scope of practice. These contact hours may fulfill the registered nurse renewal continuing education requirement. 
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North Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: 701-751-3000 Fax: 701-751-2221 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 919 S 7th Street, Suite 504
Bismarck, ND  58504-5881

North Dakota Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

North Dakota Requires
12 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
North Dakota requires
12 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Monday, February 19, 2024

LPNs renewing in North Dakota must complete 12 contact hours of CE obtained within the preceding two (2) years.
 

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North Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: 701-751-3000 Fax: 701-751-2221 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 919 S 7th Street, Suite 504
Bismarck, ND  58504-5881

North Dakota Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, January 19, 2024
CEs not required.
You must have worked a total of 8 hours in North Dakota performing nursing or nursing-related services within a continuous 24-month period, for pay, under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The time can be broken down into two 4-hour blocks, or four 2-hour blocks, and so on.

No continuing education is required for renewal. Please check with your facility/employer to ensure CEUFast courses are accepted. 
North Dakota Department of Health Division of Health Facilities
Phone: 701-328-2353 Fax: 701-328-1890 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 301,
Bismarck, ND  58505

North Dakota Medication Aide

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, August 7, 2023
CEs not required.

Certified Medication Aide (MA-C) A MA-C must complete at least 15 contact hours of CE to renew a certificate. A minimum of 10 of the 15 contact hours must be related to medications or medication administration consistent with the function of the MA-C, one of the 15 contact hours must be directly related to establishing and maintaining professional boundaries, and one of the 15 contact hours must be Category A.

North Dakota Department of Health Division of Health Facilities
Phone: 701-328-2353 Website: Visit Site Address: 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 301,
Bismarck, ND  58505

North Dakota Home Health Aid (HHA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, August 7, 2023
CEs not required.
North Dakota Department of Health Division of Health Facilities
Phone: 701-328-2353 Website: Visit Site Address: 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 301,
Bismarck, ND  58505

North Dakota Physical Therapist (PT)

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistant must obtain 25 units of continuing competence every two years.

**CEUFast courses are approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Association.  Your state authorizes courses approved by another state board.
Special Requirements
Changes "clinically related" to "certified activities" The total number of continuing competence units remains the same at 25 units per renewal cycle (i.e. every 2 years). The minimum number of "certified" units which may be applied for the two-year recording period will equal 15 units. 
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 701-352-0125 Fax: 701-352-3093 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: P.O. Box 69
Grafton  58502

North Dakota Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistant must obtain 25 units of continuing competence every two years.

**CEUFast courses are approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Association.  Your state authorizes courses approved by another state board.
Special Requirements
Changes "clinically related" to "certified activities" The total number of continuing competence units remains the same at 25 units per renewal cycle (i.e. every 2 years). The minimum number of "certified" units which may be applied for the two-year recording period will equal 15 units. 
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 701-352-0125 Fax: 701-352-3093 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: P.O. Box 69
Grafton  58502

North Dakota Occupational Therapist (OT)

North Dakota Requires
20 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
North Dakota requires
20 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024
The North Dakota Board of Occupational Therapy Licenses expire each year on June 30th. Please review the online renewal and correct any inaccurate information, so that our database can be updated with your most current information.

All licensed Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants must acquire a minimum of twenty contact hours (2.0 CEU’s) within the twenty-four months prior to the date the completed application for renewal of licensure is received by the NDSBOTP office.
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North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
Phone: 701-250-0847 Fax: 701-224-9824 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 4005
Bismarck  58502

North Dakota Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

North Dakota Requires
20 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
North Dakota requires
20 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024
The North Dakota Board of Occupational Therapy Licenses expire each year on June 30th. Please review the online renewal and correct any inaccurate information, so that our database can be updated with your most current information.

All licensed Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants must acquire a minimum of twenty contact hours (2.0 CEU’s) within the twenty-four months prior to the date the completed application for renewal of licensure is received by the NDSBOTP office.
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North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
Phone: 701-250-0847 Fax: 701-224-9824 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 4005
Bismarck  58502

North Dakota Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

North Dakota Requires
50 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
North Dakota requires
50 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2024
Licenses expire on June 30th of year year. Licenses must provide proof of NATABOC, Inc. card as proof of the completion of CEUs.

BOC requires Athletic Trainers to complete 50 CEUs within the 2-year reporting period.
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North Dakota Board of Athletic Trainers
Phone: 701-417-6061 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1720 South University Drive
Fargo  58103

North Dakota Respiratory Therapist (RT)

North Dakota Requires
10 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
North Dakota requires
10 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, January 1, 2024
All licensees must present proof, at the time of annual licensure renewal, of having attended or acquired a minimum of ten clock hours of continuing education approved by the Board.  Continuing education must be completed in the calendar year for which licensure is sought.
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ND State Board of Respiratory Care
Phone: 701-222-1564 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 2223
Bismarack  58502-2223

North Dakota Medical Assistant (MA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
CEs not required.
 North Dakota has no medical assistant license or certification requirements. However, only certified medical assistants can perform injections on patients.
Unlicensed assistive persons who carry out delegated nursing interventions must hold current registry status either on the North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) registry or on another state registry recognized by the board.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: 701-751-3000 Fax: 701-751-2221 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 919 S 7th Street, Suite 504
Bismarck  58504