Louisiana license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Louisiana, read from the state board and dated. 11 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 | Annual | None | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Pharmacotherapeutics in the APRN's advanced nursing role and population foci; Controlled substance prescribing practices | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Annual | 20 CME credits | Laws and Rules for Physicians course; Controlled dangerous substances CME (CDS-CME); Nutrition and metabolic health; Treatment of sickle cell disease | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Annual | 20 CME credits | Laws and Rules for Physicians course; Controlled dangerous substances CME (CDS-CME); Nutrition and metabolic health; Treatment of sickle cell disease | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Annual | Required, hours not stated | Controlled dangerous substance prescribing practices; Treatment of sickle cell disease; Nutrition and metabolic health | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 30 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Pharmacotherapeutics in the advanced nursing role and population focus; Controlled substance prescribing practices | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Pharmacotherapeutics in the APRN's advanced nursing role and population foci; Controlled substance prescribing practices | September 8, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Annual | 1.5 CEUs (15 contact hours) | Continuing pharmacy education related to medication administration | September 11, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Jurisprudence; Ethics or professionalism | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Jurisprudence; Ethics or professionalism | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Louisiana
These license types are coming soon. We publish a combination only after reading the board's own rule, so nothing is estimated here.
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- 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.