Maryland license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Maryland, 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 CEUs (30 contact hours) | Implicit bias and structural racism training | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 30 CEUs | Implicit bias and structural racism training | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Two-year | 50 CME credits | New Physician Orientation (NPO); Implicit bias and structural racism training | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Two-year | 50 CME credits | New Physician Orientation (NPO); Implicit bias and structural racism training | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Two-year | 50 contact hours | Category 1 education on pharmacology topics; Implicit bias and structural racism training | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 30 CEUs (30 contact hours) | Implicit bias and structural racism training | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 30 CEUs | Implicit bias and structural racism training program | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 30 CEUs | Implicit bias and structural racism training | September 8, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Implicit bias and structural racism training | September 9, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Implicit bias and structural racism training | September 9, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Preventing medication errors, such as appropriate dispensing of opioids; CE credits related to vaccinations; Implicit bias and structural racism training | September 10, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Implicit Bias & Structural Racism training | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Two-year | 20 contact hours | Implicit Bias and Structural Racism training | September 8, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Board-approved course in infection control; Board-approved course in abuse and neglect relating to Maryland law; Implicit bias and structural racism training program; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Board-approved course in infection control; Board-approved course in abuse and neglect relating to Maryland law; Board-approved course on proper prescribing and disposal of prescription drugs; Implicit bias and structural racism training program; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Maryland
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.