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Oklahoma Continuing Education Requirements
Details about continuing education and license renewal in Oklahoma. Jump straight to your profession below.
Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN)
24
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
Complete one or more of the following requirements within the past two years prior to the expiration date of the license:
- Employment in a position that requires a registered nurse/practical nurse license with verification of at least 520 work hours; or
- Completion of at least twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education applicable to nursing practice; or
- Current certification in a nursing specialty area; or
- Completion of a Board-approved refresher course; or
- Completion of at least six (6) academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework at the licensee’s current level of licensure or higher.
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Phone405-962-1800
Fax405-962-1821
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Address
2501 N. Lincoln Blvd., Ste. 207
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
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.
Oklahoma Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
15
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
RN Licensure must be maintained for APRNs. To do this, complete one or more of the following requirements within the past two years prior to the expiration date of the license:
- Employment in a position that requires a registered nurse/practical nurse license with verification of at least 520 work hours; or
- Completion of at least twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education applicable to nursing practice; or
- Current certification in a nursing specialty area; or
- Completion of a Board-approved refresher course; or
- Completion of at least six (6) academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework at the licensee's current level of licensure or higher
Special Requirements
APRNs with prescriptive authority:
CRNAs must complete a minimum of eight (8) CE in advanced pharmacology relating to the administration of anesthesia.
- HB 2298, which became effective November 1, 2025 states that Advanced Practice Registered Nurses that meet the requirements enumerated in the bill, are eligible to apply for independent prescriptive authority recognition.
- APRNs who have NOT been granted independent prescriptive authority by the Board:
- Minimum of fifteen (15) contact hours, or one academic credit hour of education, or the equivalent, in pharmacotherapeutics, clinical application and use of pharmacological agents in the prevention of illness, and in the restoration and maintenance of health.
- Two (2) hours of education in pain management or two (2) hours of education in opioid use or addiction, are also required unless the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board that the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number.
- APRNs who HAVE been granted independent prescriptive authority by the Board:
- Minimum of forty (40) hours of Category I continuing medical education hours.
- Two (2) hours of education in pain management or two (2) hours of education in opioid use or addiction, are also required unless the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board that the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number.
- APRNs who have NOT been granted independent prescriptive authority by the Board:
CRNAs must complete a minimum of eight (8) CE in advanced pharmacology relating to the administration of anesthesia.
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Phone405-962-1800
Fax405-962-1821
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
2501 N. Lincoln Blvd., Ste. 207
Oklahoma City 73105
Oklahoma City 73105
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.
Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
24
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
Complete one or more of the following requirements within the past two years prior to the expiration date of the license:
- Employment in a position that requires a registered nurse/practical nurse license with verification of at least 520 work hours; or
- Completion of at least twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education applicable to nursing practice; or
- Current certification in a nursing specialty area; or
- Completion of a Board-approved refresher course; or
- Completion of at least six (6) academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework at the licensee’s current level of licensure or higher.
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Phone405-962-1800
Fax405-962-1821
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
2501 N. Lincoln Blvd., Ste. 207
Oklahoma City 73105
Oklahoma City 73105
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.
Oklahoma Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2024
CEs not required.
To renew your certification, you must have worked at least eight (8) hours during the two (2) year timeframe of your certification.
No continuing education is required for CNA renewal. Please check with your facility/employer to ensure your continuing education courses are accepted.
No continuing education is required for CNA renewal. Please check with your facility/employer to ensure your continuing education courses are accepted.
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Phone405-426-8150
Fax405-900-7572
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City 73126-8816
Oklahoma City 73126-8816
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.
Oklahoma Home Health Aid (HHA)
Last Updated: Friday, January 19, 2024
CEs not required.
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Phone405-426-8150
Fax405-900-7572
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City 73126-8816
Oklahoma City 73126-8816
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.
Oklahoma Medical Assistant (MA)
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
CEs not required.
Oklahoma does not require that medical assistants working in the state complete any formal medical assisting education or training program.
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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