Arizona license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Arizona, read from the state board and dated. 9 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 | 48-month | None | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 48-month | None | Opioid related, substance use disorder related or addiction related continuing education; Pharmacology and clinical management of drug therapy | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Two-year | 40 CME credits | Opioid related, substance use disorder related, or addiction related continuing medical education | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Two-year | 40 CME credits | Opioid related, substance use disorder related, or addiction related continuing medical education; Board prescribed training unit on the Medical Practice Act and board rules | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Two-year | 40 CME credits | Opioid related, substance use disorder related or addiction related continuing medical education | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | 48-month | None | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | 48-month | None | Opioid related, substance use disorder related or addiction related continuing education; Pharmacology or clinical management of drug therapy in the population focus | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 48-month | None | Opioid related, substance use disorder related or addiction related continuing education | September 8, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 20 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
Coming soon for Arizona
These license types are coming soon. We publish a combination only after reading the board's own rule, so nothing is estimated here.
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Pharmacist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Psychologist
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Radiologic Technologist
- Registered Dietitian
- Dentist
- Dental Hygienist
- 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.