Arkansas license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Arkansas, read from the state board and dated. 14 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 | 15 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 15 contact hours | Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the APRN's area of certification; Professional boundaries, substance abuse and misuse, and the prescribing rules, regulations and laws that apply to APRNs in Arkansas | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Annual | 20 CME credits | Prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines; Prescribing education for newly licensed prescribers | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Annual | 20 CME credits | Prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines; Prescribing education for newly licensed prescribers | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Annual | 20 CME credits | Prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines; Pain management education for prescribers of Schedule II hydrocodone products | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 15 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 15 contact hours | Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the APRN's area of certification; Maintaining professional boundaries and the prescribing rules, regulations and laws that apply to APRNs in Arkansas | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 15 contact hours | Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the APRN's area of certification; Professional boundaries, substance abuse and misuse, and the prescribing rules, regulations and laws that apply to APRNs in Arkansas | September 8, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Annual | 10 contact hours | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Annual | 10 contact hours | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Annual | 2 CEUs (20 contact hours) every two years | Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam | September 7, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Two-year | 40 CEUs (40 contact hours) | Infection control; Healthcare provider level cardiopulmonary resuscitation | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Two-year | 50 CEUs (50 contact hours) | Infection control; Healthcare provider level cardiopulmonary resuscitation | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Arkansas
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
- 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.