Alabama has established continuing education requirements for licensed professionals. Advocate Health offers educational activities to support licensed professionals in meeting these requirements.

Requirements are subject to change. Each professional is responsible for verifying and meeting the requirements for their specific licensure.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs):

• APRNs must also maintain any required national certification and comply with Alabama Board of Nursing requirements.
• Continuing education must be obtained through approved providers and meet Alabama Board of Nursing requirements.
• View full CE and renewal requirements: Renewal – Alabama Board of Nursing

Dentists

• Continuing education must meet Alabama Board of Dental Examiners requirements.
• View full CE and renewal requirements: Continuing Education | Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama

Nurses:

• Continuing education must be obtained through approved providers and meet Alabama Board of Nursing requirements.
• View full CE and renewal requirements: Renewal – Alabama Board of Nursing

Pharmacists: 

• Continuing education must be obtained through ACPE-approved providers and be relevant to the practice of pharmacy.
• View full CE and renewal requirements: CONTINUING EDUCATION - Alabama Board Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technicians

• Continuing education must be obtained through approved providers and be relevant to the technician’s role.
• View full CE and renewal requirements TECHNICIAN - Alabama Board Of Pharmacy

Physicians:  

• Continuing education must be obtained through approved providers and meet Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure Commission requirements.
• View full CE and renewal requirements  MD/DO | Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission

Physician Assistants 

• Important notes:
  • Completion of required CME is a condition of license renewal
  • CME must be obtained through approved/accredited providers
• View full CE and renewal requirements: Continuing Medical Education Requirements for Licensees | Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission

Psychologists

• CE obtained through approved providers
• Specific requirements may vary based on license type and are subject to change.
• View full CE and renewal requirements: Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology

Social Workers

• Additional requirements may apply based on license type:
  • Clinical licensees are required to complete additional clinical CE hours
  • Supervisors may require CE related to supervision
  • Continuing education must be approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners.
• View full CE and renewal requirements Continuing Education – Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners

Requirements are subject to change, and each professional is responsible for ensuring that they are meeting the requirements for their licensure. 

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