Maine license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Maine, 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 | Two-year | None | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 50 CEUs | Pharmacology CEUs for an APRN who has not prescribed | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Two-year | 100 CME credits | Continuing education on the prescription of opioid medication | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Two-year | 40 CME credits | CME on the prescribing of opioid medication | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Two-year | 100 CME credits | Prescribing of opioid medication; Online jurisprudence examination on the board's laws and rules | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | None | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 50 CEUs | Pharmacology continuing education for a non-prescribing nurse-midwife | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 50 CEUs | Pharmacology CEUs for an APRN who has not prescribed | September 8, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Annual | 15 contact hours | Board-approved courses on drug administration; Continuing education in the areas of practice covered by the collaborative practice agreement | September 11, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Annual | None | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Annual | None | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Maine
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.