North Dakota license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in North Dakota, 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 | 12 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 15 contact hours | Pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Two-year | 40 CME credits | North Dakota abortion laws instructional course | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Two-year | 40 CME credits | North Dakota abortion laws instructional course | September 7, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 12 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 12 contact hours | Pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 12 contact hours | Pharmacotherapy education related to scope of practice | September 8, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Two-year | 20 contact hours | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Two-year | 20 contact hours | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Annual | 25 contact hours every two years | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Two-year | 16 contact hours | Ethics or jurisprudence; Infection control; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation course; Sedation or anesthesia, not including local anesthesia; Restorative dentistry; Medical emergencies | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Two-year | 32 contact hours | Ethics or jurisprudence; Infection control; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation course; Sedation or anesthesia, plus anesthesia emergencies | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for North Dakota
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
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Pharmacist
- 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.