Mississippi license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Mississippi, read from the state board and dated. 12 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 | 5 contact hours | Continuing education directly related to controlled substances | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Annual | 40 CME credits every two years | Prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances; Pain management, addiction, or prescribing of opiates | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Annual | 40 CME credits every two years | Prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances; Pain management, addiction, or prescribing of opiates | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Annual | 100 CME credits every two years | Prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | None | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 5 contact hours | Continuing education directly related to controlled substances | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 5 contact hours | Continuing education directly related to controlled substances | September 8, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Annual | 15 contact hours | Opioid abuse and prevention or another drug of abuse or addiction related issue | September 11, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Ethics, professionalism, or jurisprudence | September 7, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Two-year | 20 contact hours | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Two-year | 40 contact hours | Continuing dental education regarding the prescribing of opioids; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Mississippi
These license types are coming soon. We publish a combination only after reading the board's own rule, so nothing is estimated here.
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- 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
- 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.