Alaska license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Alaska, read from the state board and dated. 10 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 | 30 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Two-year | 50 CME credits | Pain management and opioid use and addiction | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Two-year | 50 CME credits | Pain management and opioid use and addiction | September 7, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 30 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Board jurisprudence questionnaire on AS 08.84 and 12 AAC 54 | September 9, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Board jurisprudence questionnaire on AS 08.84 and 12 AAC 54 | September 9, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Continuing education specific to immunizations or vaccines; Training on the use of an opioid overdose drug | September 10, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Jurisprudence questionnaire prepared by the board (AS 08.84 and 12 AAC 54) | September 7, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Two-year | 20 contact hours | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Two-year | 32 contact hours | Pain management and opioid use and addiction; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Alaska
These license types are coming soon. We publish a combination only after reading the board's own rule, so nothing is estimated here.
- Nurse Practitioner
- Physician Assistant
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- Certified Nurse-Midwife
- Physical Therapist 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.