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Oklahoma Continuing Education Requirements

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Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN)

Oklahoma Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Oklahoma requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
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Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
RNs renewing their licenses must demonstrate evidence of qualifications for practice through completion of one or more of the following five requirements within the past two years prior to the expiration date of the license:
  1. Employment in a position that requires a registered nurse with verification of at least 520 work hours; or
  2. Completion of at least twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education applicable to nursing practice; or
  3. Current certification in a nursing specialty area; or
  4. Completion of a Board-approved refresher course; or
  5. Completion of at least six (6) academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework at the licensee’s current level of licensure or higher.
Special Requirements
The options for continuing qualifications may not be combined in the same two year period to meet requirements (e.g., a licensee may not submit verification of 260 employment hours and twelve (12) contact hours as proof of eligibility.

The licensee will be required to verify at the time of license renewal that he/she has met the continuing qualifications for practice within the two-year period prior to the license expiration date. If the licensee is audited, supporting documentation must be submitted.
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Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Phone: 405-962-1800 Fax: 405-962-1821 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: P.O. Box 52926
Oklahoma City, OK  73152

Oklahoma Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Oklahoma Requires
15 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Oklahoma requires
15 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
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Last Updated: Monday, August 7, 2023

Completing one or more of the following requirements within the past two years prior to the expiration date of the license:

1. Employment in a position that requires a registered nurse/practical nurse license with verification of at least 520 work hours; or

2. Completion of at least twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education applicable to nursing practice;  or

3. Current certification in a nursing specialty area; or

4. Completion of a Board-approved refresher course; or

5. Completion of at least six (6) academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework at the licensee’s current level of licensure or higher. [OAC §485:10-7-3 and 485:10-9-3]

Special Requirements
Prescriptive authority renewal: Fifteen (15) contact hours or one (1) academic credit hour of education in pharmacotherapeutics, clinical application, and use of pharmacological agents in the prevention of illness, and in the restoration and maintenance of health in a program beyond basic registered nurse preparation, approved by the Board. Two (2) hours of education in pain management or two (2) hours of education in opioid use or addiction, unless the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board that the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number.
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Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Oklahoma Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Oklahoma requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
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Last Updated: Friday, August 11, 2023
LPNs renewing their licenses must demonstrate evidence of qualifications for practice through completion of one or more of the following five requirements within the past two years prior to the expiration date of the license:
  1. Verify employment in a position that requires a registered nurse [practical nurse] with verification of at least 520 work hours; or
  2. Verify the completion of at least twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education applicable to nursing practice; or
  3. Verify current certification in a nursing specialty area; or
  4. Verify completion of a Board-approved refresher course; or
  5. Verify completion of at least six (6) academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework at the licensee’s current level of licensure or higher.
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Oklahoma Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
CEs not required.
To renew your certification, you must have worked at least eight (8) hours during the two (2) year timeframe of your certification. If you do not have this documentation, you may use at least eight (8) hours of work proof worked up to two (2) years after your expiration date.
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Phone: 405-426-8150 Fax: 405-900-7572 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City  73126-8816

Oklahoma Home Health Aid (HHA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
CEs not required.
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Phone: 405-426-8150 Fax: 405-900-7572 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City  73126-8816

Oklahoma Physical Therapist (PT)

Oklahoma Requires
40 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Oklahoma requires
40 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Thursday, July 20, 2023
If you are a Physical Therapist you must obtain forty (40) hours of approved continuing education every two (2) years (i.e. — from February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2024, etc.).

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Special Requirements
(1) At least half of the required hours must be professional development coursework.
(2) Three of the required hours must contain ethics education that includes the APTA Guide for Professional Conduct and the APTA Code of Ethics.
(3) No professional development hours may be carried over from one compliance period to another.
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Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision Physical Therapy Advisory Committee
Phone: 405-962-1400 Fax: 405-962-1440 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 101 Northeast 51st Street (51st & Oklahoma)
Oklahama City  73105-1821

Oklahoma Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Oklahoma Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Oklahoma requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Thursday, July 20, 2023
If you are a Physical Therapist Assistant you must obtain thirty (30) hours of approved continuing education every two (2) years (i.e. — from February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2024, etc.).

** CEUFast.com courses are not accepted for renewal. 
Special Requirements
(1) At least half of the required hours must be professional development coursework.
(2) Three of the required hours must contain ethics education that includes the APTA Guide for Professional Conduct and the APTA Code of Ethics.
(3) No professional development hours may be carried over from one compliance period to another.
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Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision Physical Therapy Advisory Committee
Phone: 405-962-1400 Fax: 405-962-1440 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 101 Northeast 51st Street (51st & Oklahoma)
Oklahama City  73105-1821

Oklahoma Occupational Therapist (OT)

Oklahoma Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Oklahoma requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Occupational Therapists shall renew their license on 10/31 every even year.  Twenty (20) hours of approved continuing education is required every 2 years. 
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Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Phone: 405-962-1400 Fax: 405-962-1440 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 101 NE 51st Street
Oklahoma City  73105-1821

Oklahoma Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Oklahoma Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Oklahoma requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Occupational Therapy Assistants shall renew their license on 10/31 every even year.  Twenty (20) hours of approved continuing education is required every 2 years. 
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Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Phone: 405-962-1400 Fax: 405-962-1440 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 101 NE 51st Street
Oklahoma City  73105-1821

Oklahoma Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
CEs not required.
Athletic Trainers shall renew their license annually
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Phone: 405-962-1400 Fax: 405-962-1440 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 101 NE 51st Street
Oklahoma City  73105-1821

Oklahoma Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Oklahoma Requires
12 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Oklahoma requires
12 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Respiratory Care Practitioner licenses shall be renewed every two years on or before the last day of the month in which initial licensure was granted. Continuing education requirements, not to exceed twelve (12) clock hours biennially, as a condition for license renewal. 
Special Requirements
At least half of the required Continuing Respiratory Care Education hours must be directly related to clinical practice. 
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Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Phone: 405-962-1400 Fax: 405-962-1440 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 101 NE 51st St
Oklahoma City  73105-1821