West Virginia license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in West Virginia, read from the state board and dated. 13 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 | Annual | 24 contact hours every two years | Substance abuse or drug diversion; Mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans; End of life care including pain management | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Pharmacotherapeutics (advanced pharmacology); Clinical management of patients: assessment, diagnosis, planning and evaluation; Drug diversion training, best practice prescribing of controlled substances, and prescribing and administering an opioid antagonist | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Two-year | 32 CME credits | Medical education in nutrition; Drug Diversion Training and Best Practice Prescribing of Controlled Substances Training | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Two-year | 50 CME credits | Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances Training / Drug Diversion Training and Best Practice Prescribing of Controlled Substances Training | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Two-year | 100 CME credits | Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances, or Drug Diversion Training and Best Practice Prescribing of Controlled Substances | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 12 contact hours | Drug diversion, best practice prescribing of controlled substances, and opioid antagonist training | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Pharmacotherapeutics, advanced pharmacology; Clinical management: assessment, diagnosis, planning and evaluation; Drug diversion, best-practice prescribing, and opioid antagonist training | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | Pharmacotherapeutics, meaning advanced pharmacology; Drug diversion, best practice prescribing, and opioid antagonist training | September 8, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Two-year | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Two-year | 24 contact hours | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Drug diversion training and best practice prescribing of controlled substances; Continuing pharmacy education related to immunizations; Current basic life support certification including CPR | September 10, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 24 clock hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Two-year | 24 clock hours (24 contact hours) | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for West Virginia
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
- 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.