Wisconsin has issued a series of continuing education requirements for licensed professionals. Advocate Health has several offerings to help our licensed professionals meet 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) / Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers (APNPs)

Dentists

  • Continuing education must be obtained through approved providers and meet Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board requirements. Approved activities include courses sponsored or recognized by professional dental or medical organizations and accredited educational institutions. 
  • For a complete information about state licensure requirements click DSPS Dentist Continuing Education

Nurses

  • Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are not required to complete continuing education (CE) for license renewal.
  • Licensees must maintain compliance with Wisconsin Board of Nursing requirements and renewal timelines.
  • For a complete information about state licensure requirements click DSPS Board of Nursing

Pharmacists: 

  • There are no specific topic, live-hour, or category requirements mandated for pharmacist CE in Wisconsin. All required hours may be completed through live or home-study formats. 
  • Continuing education must meet Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board requirements.
  • For a complete information about state licensure requirements click DSPS Pharmacist Continuing Education

Pharmacy Technicians:  

  • Registration is required. Pharmacy technicians must be registered with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) to practice. 
  • Wisconsin does not currently require continuing education (CE) for pharmacy technician registration renewal. 
  • CE requirements may vary and are typically determined by national certification requirements (e.g., PTCB certification) or employer policies, if applicable.
  • For a complete information about state licensure requirements click DSPS Pharmacy Technician

Physicians:  

  • Continuing education must be obtained through approved providers and meet Wisconsin Medical Examining Board/Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) requirements.
  • For a complete information about state licensure requirements click DSPS Physician Continuing Education

Physician Assistants:  

  • Continuing education must be obtained through approved providers and meet Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) requirements.
  • For a complete information about state licensure requirements click DSPS Physician Assistant

Psychologists

Social Workers: 

  • Continuing education must meet Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) requirements. 
  • For a complete information about state licensure requirements click DSPS Social Worker Continuing Education

 

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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