Kansas license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Kansas, read from the state board and dated. 15 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 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 30 contact hours | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Annual | 50 CME credits every 18 months | Category III continuing education: acute or chronic pain management, appropriate prescribing of opioids, or use of prescription drug monitoring programs | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Annual | 50 CME credits every 18 months | Category III continuing education: acute or chronic pain management, appropriate prescribing of opioids, or use of prescription drug monitoring programs | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Annual | 50 credit hours | Category III continuing education: acute or chronic pain management, appropriate prescribing of opioids, or use of prescription drug monitoring programs | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 30 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 30 contact hours | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Annual | 40 contact hours every two years | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Annual | 40 contact hours every two years | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Two-year | 30 clock hours | Continuing education course provided by the board; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification | September 11, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Annual | 40 contact hours every two years | Physical therapy jurisprudence assessment module (KS JAM) | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Annual | 20 contact hours every two years | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Ethics; Basic cardiac life support for the health care provider certificate | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Two-year | 60 contact hours | Ethics; Basic cardiac life support for the health care provider certificate | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Kansas
These license types are coming soon. We publish a combination only after reading the board's own rule, so nothing is estimated here.
- 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.