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Arizona Continuing Education Requirements
Details about continuing education and license renewal in Arizona. Jump straight to your profession below.
Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Last Updated: Thursday, March 13, 2025
CEs not required.
CNAs shall meet the following requirements for license renewal:
- A CNA must have worked as a nursing assistant (or doing nursing assistant tasks) a minimum of 8 paid hours in the last two (2) years to remain on the CNA Registry or to convert from LNA to CNA at renewal.
Board of Nursing
Phone602-771-7800
Fax602-771-7882
WebsiteVisit Site
Address
1740 W Adams St
Suite 2000
Phoenix 85007
Suite 2000
Phoenix 85007
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Arizona Registered Nurse (RN)
Last Updated: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
RNs shall meet ONE of the following requirements for license renewal:
- Practiced as a nurse for 960 hours or more in the past five (5) years OR
- Graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within the past five (5) years OR
- Completed an Arizona Board approved refresher course in the past five (5) years OR
- Obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past five (5) years (i.e. LPN to RN, RN to BSN, masters, or doctorate).
Arizona State Board of Nursing
Phone602-771-7800
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EmailContact the board
Address
1740 W. Adams St.
Suite 2000
Phoenix 85007
Suite 2000
Phoenix 85007
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Arizona Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
3
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
APRNs shall meet the following requirements for license renewal:
- Practiced as an APRN for 960 hours or more in the past five (5) years.
- Hold an active Arizona RN OR current RN license with multistate privileges in another compact state.
- Hold active national certification (Your APRN certification will expire when your RN license expires.
Special Requirements
APRNs who hold an active DEA license, MUST have completed a minimum of three (3) contact hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education (as required by Arizona Revised Statute 32-3248.02.
Arizona Board of Nursing
Phone602-771-7800
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
1740 W. Adams St.
Suite 2000
Phoenix 85007
Suite 2000
Phoenix 85007
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Arizona Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Last Updated: Thursday, March 13, 2025
CEs not required.
LPNs shall meet ONE of the following requirements for license renewal:
- Practiced as a nurse for 960 hours or more in the past five (5) years OR
- Graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within the past five (5) years OR
- Completed an Arizona Board approved refresher course in the past five (5) years OR
- Obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past five (5) years (i.e. LPN to RN, RN to BSN, masters, or doctorate).
Arizona Board of Nursing
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Arizona Home Health Aid (HHA)
Last Updated: Thursday, March 13, 2025
CEs not required.
Licensed Health Aides are not required to complete continuing education for renewal
Board of Nursing
Phone602-771-7800
Fax602-771-7888
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
1740 W Adams St
Suite 2000
Phoenix 85007
Suite 2000
Phoenix 85007
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Arizona Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)
Last Updated: Thursday, March 13, 2025
CEs not required.
CMAs shall meet the following requirements for license renewal:
- Have worked, doing medication assistant duties, for a minimum of 160 hours within the last two (2) years.
- Hold an active Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) license.
Board of Nursing
Phone602-771-7800
Fax602-771-7888
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
1740 W Adams St
Suite 2000
Phoenix 85007
Suite 2000
Phoenix 85007
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Arizona Medical Assistant (MA)
Last Updated: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
CEs not required.
Medical assistants are not licensed in Arizona and certification is not required. In order to work as a medical assistant, a person must complete an approved training program.
Arizona Medical Board
Phone480-551-2700
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
9545 E. Doubletree Rance Rd.
Scottsdale 85258
Scottsdale 85258
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
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