Oklahoma license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Oklahoma, read from the state board and dated. 11 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 | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Annual | 16 CME credits | Prescribing controlled dangerous substances: pain management, opioid use, or addiction; Continuing medical education related to medical marijuana | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Annual | 60 CME credits every three years | Pain management, or opioid use or addiction | September 7, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Annual | 20 contact hours every two years | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Annual | 20 contact hours every two years | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Annual | 15 clock hours | None listed | September 10, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 40 contact hours | Ethics education that includes the APTA Guide for Professional Conduct and the APTA Code of Ethics; Jurisprudence examination on the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Practice Act and related Oklahoma Administrative Code | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Ethics education that includes the APTA Guide for Professional Conduct and the APTA Code of Ethics; Board jurisprudence examination on the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Practice Act and related Oklahoma Administrative Code | September 8, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Annual | 20 contact hours every two years | Ethics class approved by the Board; Live, in-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation class approved by the Board | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Annual | 40 contact hours every two years | Opioid and scheduled drug prescribing classes; Ethics class approved by the Board; Live, in-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation class approved by the Board | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Oklahoma
These license types are coming soon. We publish a combination only after reading the board's own rule, so nothing is estimated here.
- Nurse Practitioner
- Physician Assistant
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- Certified Nurse-Midwife
- 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.