Minnesota license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Minnesota, 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 | 12 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Annual | 75 CME credits every three years | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Annual | 75 CME credits every three years | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Annual | 50 contact hours every two years | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Two-year | 18 contact hours | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Annual | 30 contact hours every two years | Continuing education specified by the board to maintain pharmacist prescribing authority | September 11, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Annual | 20 contact hours every two years | Professional ethics directly related to the practice of physical therapy | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Annual | 20 contact hours every two years | Professional ethics directly related to the practice of physical therapy | September 8, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Two-year | 25 contact hours | Infection control course | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Two-year | 50 contact hours | Infection control course | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Minnesota
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.