Vermont

Vermont Continuing Education Requirements

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Vermont Registered Nurse (RN)

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Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025

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Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.

RNs shall meet the following every two years for licensure renewal:

Active practice hour requirement:
- 50 days (400 hours) in the last two years for paid compensation as a licensed practical nurse OR
- 120 days (960 hours) within the last five years of the current licensing period; OR
Completed 20 hours of continuing education (CE) within the last two years.
Hold a nationally recognized nursing certification.

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Vermont Board of Nursing

Phone: 802-828-2396 Fax: 802-828-2484 Website: Visit Site Address: 89 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

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Vermont Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025

CEs not required.

(a) To renew a nursing assistant license the nursing assistant shall document a minimum of 50 days (400 hours) in the last two years of paid compensation as a licensed nursing assistant. (1) Eight hours are equivalent to one day of nursing assistant practice. (2) Only time acquired while the LNA license is active will be accepted toward the active practice requirement. (b) Applicants may be required to provide a job description or other evidence that they have been engaged in active LNA practice, or a similar role that reasonably reinforces the training and skills required of a nurse assistant. Documentation must be certified as true by your employer(s).
No continuing education is required for renewal. Please check with your facility/employer to ensure CEUFast courses are accepted.

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Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation

Phone: 802-828-1503 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 89 Main Street 3rd Floor
Montpelier 05620-3402

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Vermont Medication Aide

Vermont Requires

4 Hours

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Vermont requires

4 hours

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Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025

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Vermont Board of Nursing

Website: Visit Site Address: 89 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

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Vermont Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Vermont Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

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20 hours Every two years

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Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2025

Vermont APRNs shall complete the following every two years:

Maintain current CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) certifications
Earn 20 continuing education credits
Participate in the peer review process with other licensed midwives
File a timely certificate of birth for each birth they attend

No more than ten hours will be credited in a single subject area towards the 20-hour biennial continuing education requirement. No more than five hours will be granted for informal study or self-study of midwifery or scientific journals, audio- or videotaped presentations, or preceptorships.

Special Requirements

Effective with the passage in Act 173 (2016), Sec. 9, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) licensees with a registration number from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), or who have a pending application for a DEA number, or who dispense controlled substances shall complete at least two (2) hours of continuing education as a condition of license renewal, on the topics of:

the abuse and diversion, safe use, and appropriate storage and disposal of controlled substances;
the appropriate use of the Vermont Prescription Monitoring System;
risk assessment for abuse or addiction;
pharmacological and nonpharmacological alternatives to opioids for managing pain;
medication tapering and cessation of the use of controlled substances; and,
relevant State and federal laws and regulations concerning the prescription of opioid controlled substance.

Additional information can be located here.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Controlled Substances, Vermont

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Vermont Board of Nursing

Phone: 802-828-2396 Fax: 802-828-2484 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 89 Main Street, Floor 3
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

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Vermont Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.

LPNs shall meet the following every two years for licensure renewal:

Active practice hour requirement:
- 50 days (400 hours) in the last two years for paid compensation as a licensed practical nurse OR
- 120 days (960 hours) within the last five years of the current licensing period; OR
Completed 20 hours of continuing education (CE) within the last two years.
Hold a nationally recognized nursing 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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Office of Professional Regulation

Phone: 802-828-1505 Website: Visit Site Address: 89 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602

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Vermont Physical Therapist (PT)

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Physical Therapists must have completed 24 hours of continuing competence activities to renew.

**CEUFast courses are approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Association. Your state authorizes courses approved by another state board.

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Physical Therapy Advisors Office of Professional Regulation

Phone: 802-828-1505 Fax: 802-828-2368 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 89 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602

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Vermont Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Physical Therapist Assistants must have completed 16 hours of continuing competence activities to renew.

**CEUFast courses are approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Association. Your state authorizes courses approved by another state board.

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Physical Therapy Advisors Office of Professional Regulation

Phone: 802-828-2228 Fax: 802-828-2368 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 115 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

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Vermont Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Vermont Requires

20 Hours

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Vermont requires

20 hours

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Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2025

Vermont CRNAs shall complete the following every two years:

Maintain current CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) certifications
Earn 20 continuing education credits
Participate in the peer review process with other licensed midwives
File a timely certificate of birth for each birth they attend

No more than ten hours will be credited in a single subject area towards the 20-hour biennial continuing education requirement. No more than five hours will be granted for informal study or self-study of midwifery or scientific journals, audio- or videotaped presentations, or preceptorships.

Special Requirements

Effective with the passage in Act 173 (2016), Sec. 9, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) licensees with a registration number from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), or who have a pending application for a DEA number, or who dispense controlled substances shall complete at least two (2) hours of continuing education as a condition of license renewal, on the topics of:

the abuse and diversion, safe use, and appropriate storage and disposal of controlled substances;
the appropriate use of the Vermont Prescription Monitoring System;
risk assessment for abuse or addiction;
pharmacological and nonpharmacological alternatives to opioids for managing pain;
medication tapering and cessation of the use of controlled substances; and,
relevant State and federal laws and regulations concerning the prescription of opioid controlled substance.

Additional information can be located here.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Controlled Substances, Vermont

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Vermont Board of Nursing

Website: Visit Site Address: 89 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

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Vermont Midwife (MW)

Vermont Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

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#P0274

Vermont requires

20 hours Every two years

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Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2025

Vermont CRNAs shall complete the following every two years:

Maintain current CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) certifications
Earn 20 continuing education credits
Participate in the peer review process with other licensed midwives
File a timely certificate of birth for each birth they attend

No more than ten hours will be credited in a single subject area towards the 20-hour biennial continuing education requirement. No more than five hours will be granted for informal study or self-study of midwifery or scientific journals, audio- or videotaped presentations, or preceptorships.

Special Requirements

Effective with the passage in Act 173 (2016), Sec. 9, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) licensees with a registration number from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), or who have a pending application for a DEA number, or who dispense controlled substances shall complete at least two (2) hours of continuing education as a condition of license renewal, on the topics of:

the abuse and diversion, safe use, and appropriate storage and disposal of controlled substances;
the appropriate use of the Vermont Prescription Monitoring System;
risk assessment for abuse or addiction;
pharmacological and nonpharmacological alternatives to opioids for managing pain;
medication tapering and cessation of the use of controlled substances; and,
relevant State and federal laws and regulations concerning the prescription of opioid controlled substance.

Additional information can be located here.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Controlled Substances, Vermont

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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Vermont Office of Professional Regulation

Website: Visit Site Address: 89 Main Street, 3rd floor
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

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Vermont Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Vermont Requires

20 Hours

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#P0274

Vermont requires

20 hours

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Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2025

Vermont CNSs shall complete the following every two years:

Meet the requirements to renew your RN license
Have a current national APRN certification
Have practiced as an APRN for at least 400 hours in the last two years, or 960 hours in the last five years
Earn 20 continuing education credits

Special Requirements

Effective with the passage in Act 173 (2016), Sec. 9, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) licensees with a registration number from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), or who have a pending application for a DEA number, or who dispense controlled substances shall complete at least two (2) hours of continuing education as a condition of license renewal, on the topics of:

the abuse and diversion, safe use, and appropriate storage and disposal of controlled substances;
the appropriate use of the Vermont Prescription Monitoring System;
risk assessment for abuse or addiction;
pharmacological and nonpharmacological alternatives to opioids for managing pain;
medication tapering and cessation of the use of controlled substances; and,
relevant State and federal laws and regulations concerning the prescription of opioid controlled substance.

Additional information can be located here.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Controlled Substances, Vermont

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 Vermont Required CNS CEs

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Vermont Board of Nursing

Phone: 802-828-2396 Fax: 802-828-2484 Website: Visit Site Address: 89 Main Street, Floor 3
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

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Vermont Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Vermont Requires

50 Hours

Every two years

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Vermont requires

50 hours Every two years

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Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025

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As a condition of renewal, the licensee must show proof of current certification by the BOC. Athletic Trainers renew on a fixed biennial schedule: September 30 of the even-numbered years.

BOC requires Athletic Trainers to complete 50 CEUs within the 2-year reporting period.

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Vermont Secretary of State OPR: Athletic Trainers

Phone: 802-828-1505 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 89 Main St
Montpelier, VT 05602

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Vermont Occupational Therapist (OT)

Vermont Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

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#P0274

Vermont requires

20 hours Every two years

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Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Licenses expire every two years and must be renewed before the expiration date. A total of 20 hours of continuing competence shall be earned in a two year renewal period.

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Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation

Phone: 802-828-1505 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 128 State Street
Montpelier 05602

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Vermont Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Vermont Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

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#P0274

Vermont requires

20 hours Every two years

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Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Licenses expire every two years and must be renewed before the expiration date. A total of 20 hours of continuing competence shall be earned in a two year renewal period.

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Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation

Phone: 802-828-1505 Email: Contact Address: 128 State Street
Montpelier 05602

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Vermont Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

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#P0274

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Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025

CEs not required.

To be eligible for renewal, you must have worked as a paid LNA in Vermont for 400 hours or 50 days in the last two years.

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Vermont Board of Nursing

Website: Visit Site Address: 89 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

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Vermont Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Vermont Requires

12 Hours

Every two years

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#P0274

Vermont requires

12 hours Every two years

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Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025

12 hours of continuing education credit.
• All courses must be approved through NBRC or AARC.
• Only Vermont-approved education will be accepted for your Vermont Respiratory Care
Practitioners license

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Office of Professional Regulation

Phone: 802-828-1505 Website: Visit Site Address: 128 State Street
Montpelier 05602

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Vermont Medical Assistant (MA)

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#P0274

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Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

CEs not required.

Vermont is unique in that it has no specific laws regulating medical assistants.

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Vermont Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Vermont Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Vermont requires

20 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2025

Vermont CRNAs shall complete the following every two years:

Maintain current CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) certifications
Earn 20 continuing education credits
Participate in the peer review process with other licensed midwives
File a timely certificate of birth for each birth they attend

No more than ten hours will be credited in a single subject area towards the 20-hour biennial continuing education requirement. No more than five hours will be granted for informal study or self-study of midwifery or scientific journals, audio- or videotaped presentations, or preceptorships.

Special Requirements

Effective with the passage in Act 173 (2016), Sec. 9, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) licensees with a registration number from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), or who have a pending application for a DEA number, or who dispense controlled substances shall complete at least two (2) hours of continuing education as a condition of license renewal, on the topics of:

the abuse and diversion, safe use, and appropriate storage and disposal of controlled substances;
the appropriate use of the Vermont Prescription Monitoring System;
risk assessment for abuse or addiction;
pharmacological and nonpharmacological alternatives to opioids for managing pain;
medication tapering and cessation of the use of controlled substances; and,
relevant State and federal laws and regulations concerning the prescription of opioid controlled substance.

Additional information can be located here.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Controlled Substances, Vermont

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 Vermont Required CRNA CEs

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Vermont Board of Nursing

Phone: 802-828-2396 Fax: 802-828-2484 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 89 Main Street, Floor 3
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

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