Delaware license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Delaware, 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 | 24 contact hours | Substance abuse; Recognition of and response to suspected or known sexual abuse, physical abuse, exploitation, trafficking, or domestic violence of vulnerable persons, or the reporting obligations under Board rules | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Substance abuse; Recognition of and response to suspected or known sexual abuse, physical abuse, exploitation, trafficking, or domestic violence; Controlled substance prescribing practices, treatment of chronic pain, or other topics related to prescribing controlled substances | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Two-year | 40 CME credits | Mandatory training on recognizing child sexual and physical abuse, exploitation and domestic violence, and on reporting obligations; Controlled substance prescribing practices, treatment of chronic pain, or other topics related to prescribing controlled substances | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Two-year | 40 CME credits | Mandatory training on recognizing child sexual and physical abuse, exploitation and domestic violence, and on reporting obligations; Controlled substance prescribing practices, treatment of chronic pain, or other topics related to prescribing controlled substances | September 7, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Substance abuse; Recognition of and response to suspected or known sexual abuse, physical abuse, exploitation, trafficking, or domestic violence of vulnerable persons, or the reporting obligations under Board rules | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Continuing education in the area of substance abuse; Recognition of and response to suspected or known sexual abuse, physical abuse, exploitation, trafficking or domestic violence of vulnerable persons; Continuing education in controlled substance prescribing practices, treatment of chronic pain, or other topics related to the prescribing of controlled substances | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Substance abuse; Recognition of and response to suspected or known sexual abuse, physical abuse, exploitation, trafficking, or domestic violence of vulnerable persons; Controlled substance prescribing practices, treatment of chronic pain, or other topics related to prescribing controlled substances | September 8, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Two-year | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Medication safety and errors; Controlled substances distribution, dispensing or delivery, or recognition of impairment and dependency; Administering injectable medications, biologicals and adult immunizations | September 10, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 3 CEUs (30 contact hours) | Ethics; Current CPR certification | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Two-year | 3 CEUs (30 contact hours) | Ethics; Current CPR certification | September 8, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Infection control; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Two-year | 50 contact hours | Infection control; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Delaware
These license types are coming soon. We publish a combination only after reading the board's own rule, so nothing is estimated here.
- Physician 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.