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Wisconsin Continuing Education Requirements

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Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Thursday, January 27, 2022
CEs not required.
No CEUs are required for license renewal.

If renewing within five years of initial application, the RN must:
  1. Pay the renewal fee
  2. Pay a nursing workforce survey fee
  3. Complete the nursing workforce survey to the satisfaction of the board
Board of Nursing
Phone: 608-266-2112 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: DSPS
PO Box 8366
Madison, WI  53708-8366

Wisconsin Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Wisconsin Requires
18 Hours
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Wisconsin requires
18 hours
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Every advanced practice nurse prescriber shall complete 16 contact hours per biennium in clinical pharmacology or therapeutics relevant to the advanced practice nurse prescriber's area of practice, including at least 2 contact hours in responsible prescribing of controlled substances.

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Board of Nursing
Phone: 608-266-2112 Website: Visit Site Address: DSPS
PO Box 8366
Madison  53708-8366

Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
CEs not required.
Board of Nursing
Phone: 608-266-2112 Website: Visit Site Address: DSPS
PO Box 8366
Madison  53708-8366

Wisconsin Physical Therapist (PT)

Wisconsin Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Wisconsin requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Physical Therapist must obtain 30 hours of continuing education biennially.

Special Requirements
4 contact hours of the 30 must be in ethics and jurisprudence.
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WI Department of Regulation & Licensing Physical Therapy Examining Board
Phone: 608-266-2112 Fax: 608-261-7083 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 8366
Madison  53708-8366

Wisconsin Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Wisconsin Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Wisconsin requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Physical Therapist Assistants must obtain 20 hours of continuing education biennially.

Special Requirements
4 contact hours of the 20 must be in ethics and jurisprudence.
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WI Department of Regulation & Licensing Physical Therapy Examining Board
Phone: 608-266-2112 Fax: 608-261-7083 Website: Visit Site Address: PO Box 8366
Madison  53708-8366

Wisconsin Occupational Therapist (OT)

Wisconsin Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Wisconsin requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Occupational therapists must renew their licenses biennially on 5/31 of odd-numbered years. 24 points (1 point = 1 hour) must be obtained during the two years preceding renewal date. 
Special Requirements
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Wisconsin Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Wisconsin Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Wisconsin requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Occupational therapy assistants must renew their licenses biennially on 5/31 of odd-numbered years. 24 points (1 point = 1 hour) must be obtained during the two years preceding renewal date. 
Special Requirements
See accepted  Professional development activities here
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Wisconsin Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Wisconsin Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Wisconsin requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Athletic Trainers shall renew their license on June 30 of odd number years. 30 credit hours of BOC approved courses of study are required each biennium prior to the renewal deadline 
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Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Phone: 608-266-2112 Fax: 608-251-3036 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 8366
Madison  53708-8366

Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2019
CEs not required.
Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
Phone: 888-401-0465 Website: Visit Site