Alabama license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Alabama, read from the state board and dated. 13 of 27 license types are verified so far.
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Requirements by license type
Units differ by profession: contact hours, CME credits, and CEUs are not interchangeable.
| License | Renewal | CE per cycle | Mandated topics | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Board-provided continuing education on the statutory and administrative frameworks for nursing regulation, scope of practice, and standards of practice (the Mandatory course) | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Pharmacology continuing education for advanced practice nurses; Continuing education on the rules and statutes governing collaborative practice in Alabama; Controlled substance prescribing CME for holders of a Qualified Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate (QACSC) | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Annual | 25 CME credits | Board-designated course in professional boundaries; Controlled substance prescribing continuing medical education | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Annual | 25 CME credits | Board-designated course in professional boundaries; Controlled substance prescribing continuing medical education | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Annual | 50 CME credits every two years | Navigating Professional Boundaries in Medicine; Controlled substance prescribing CME for holders of a Qualified Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate (QACSC) | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Board-provided continuing education on the statutory and administrative frameworks for nursing regulation, scope of practice, and standards of practice (the Mandatory course) | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Pharmacology content specific to prescriptive practice in the approved area for collaborative practice; Continuing education on the rules and statutes governing collaborative practice in Alabama; Board provided education on the statutory and administrative frameworks for nursing regulation, scope of practice, and standards of practice; Board approved controlled substance prescribing CME for holders of a Qualified Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Pharmacology content specific to practice in the approved area | September 8, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Immunization related continuing education; Consultant pharmacist live continuing education; Parenteral (sterile compounding) renewal training; Preceptor training; Nuclear pharmacy continuing education | September 10, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Annual | 10 contact hours | Alabama physical therapy jurisprudence (Practice Act and Administrative Code) | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Annual | 10 contact hours | Alabama physical therapy jurisprudence (Practice Act and Administrative Code) | September 8, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Annual | 12 contact hours | Infectious Disease Control as it relates to the dental office or the practice of dentistry; Ethical considerations in the practice of dental hygiene; CPR (Basic Support Level) | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Annual | 20 contact hours | Infectious Disease Control (related to the practice of dentistry or to the dental office); Prescribing Controlled Substances; Ethical considerations in the practice of dentistry; CPR (Basic or Advanced Support) | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Alabama
These license types are coming soon. We publish a combination only after reading the board's own rule, so nothing is estimated here.
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Psychologist
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Radiologic Technologist
- Registered Dietitian
- Optometrist
- Chiropractor
- Podiatrist
- Paramedic
Read from state board pages, statutes, and administrative rules. Requirements change through legislative sessions, so confirm with the board before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.