Montana license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Montana, 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 | None | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Two-year | None | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Two-year | None | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | None | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | None | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | None | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Annual | 10 contact hours | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Annual | 10 contact hours | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Annual | 1.5 CEUs (15 contact hours) | Current basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification | September 11, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Annual | 8 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Annual | 8 contact hours | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Montana
These license types are coming soon. We publish a combination only after reading the board's own rule, so nothing is estimated here.
- Physician 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 Spot something out of date?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.