Rhode Island license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Rhode Island, 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 | 10 contact hours | Substance abuse; Alzheimer's disease training | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 10 contact hours | Substance abuse; Alzheimer's disease training; Eight hours of training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Two-year | 40 CME credits | Best practices regarding opioid prescribing | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Two-year | 40 CME credits | Best practices regarding opioid prescribing | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Two-year | 25 CME credits every year | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 10 contact hours | Substance abuse; Alzheimer's disease training | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 20 contact hours | Pharmacology | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 10 contact hours | Substance abuse; Alzheimer's disease training; Eight hours of education on the treatment or management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorder | September 8, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Two-year | 20 contact hours | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Two-year | 20 contact hours | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Two-year | 15 contact hours every year | Law, as classified by ACPE; Continuing education in the area of immunizations; Current basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; Board approved continuing education in areas of practice related to collaborative practice agreements | September 10, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Two-year | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Two-year | 20 contact hours | Training on the CDC Infection Control Guidelines; Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider with a hands-on skill component | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Two-year | 40 contact hours | Training on the CDC Infection Control Guidelines; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers with a hands-on skill component | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Rhode Island
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.