Massachusetts license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Massachusetts, 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 | 15 contact hours | Diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia; Domestic and sexual violence training (Chapter 260) | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 15 contact hours | Diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia; Prescriber training on pain management and opioid misuse | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Two-year | 100 CME credits | Risk management continuing medical education; Review of Board regulations, 243 CMR 1.00 through 3.00; End-of-life care studies; Opioid education and pain management training; Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Training; Training in recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; Diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia; Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Two-year | 100 CME credits | Risk management continuing medical education; Review of Board regulations, 243 CMR 1.00 through 3.00; End-of-life care studies; Opioid education and pain management training; Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Training; Training in recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; Diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia; Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Two-year | 100 contact hours | Pharmacology or pharmacokinetics; Prescriber training on pain management and opioid misuse | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 15 contact hours | Diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia; Domestic and sexual violence training (Chapter 260) | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 15 contact hours | Training and education on the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia; Prescriber training in effective pain management, opioid misuse and addiction risk, and safe prescribing; Domestic and sexual violence training (Chapter 260) | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 15 contact hours | Diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia; Training on effective pain management, opioid misuse and addiction risk, and overdose prevention | September 8, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Ethics, laws and regulations governing practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts | September 10, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Ethics, laws and regulations governing practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts | September 10, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Two-year | 40 contact hours | Pharmacy law; Sterile compounding; Complex non-sterile compounding; Immunizations | September 11, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Ethics, laws and regulations governing practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Ethics, laws and regulations governing practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts | September 8, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Two-year | 20 CEUs | CDC Guidelines for infection control in the dental health-care setting; Continuous certification in CPR/AED or BLS | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Two-year | 40 CEUs | CDC Guidelines for infection control in the dental health-care setting; Continuous certification in CPR/AED or BLS; Safe and effective opioid prescribing and pain management training | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Massachusetts
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.