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Alabama · Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner CE requirements in Alabama

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Total CE hours
24 CE hours per renewal cycle
Pharmacology hours
6 hrs pharmacology for prescribers; 4 of those from BME pre-approved controlled-substances courses if holding QACSC
Accepts AANP or ANCC in lieu
National certification required for CRNP role

State-mandated CE topics

  • Controlled substances (QACSC): — Renewed every year by Jan 1.

Sources

Every figure on this page is compiled from the primary board and national certification sources below, cross-checked against reputable aggregators. Requirements change often and some boards publish only in PDFs or login-walled portals — confirm current rules directly before relying on them for renewal.

Alabama licensing boardAlabama Board of Nursing (QACSC via Board of Medical Examiners)
AANP certification (national)aanpcert.org/recert
ANCC certification (national)nursingworld.org/globalassets/certification/renewals/ancc-certrenewalrequirements.pdf
DEA MATE Act (federal)samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/statutes-regulations-guidelines/mate-act
DEA MATE Act (federal)dea.gov
Verify with Alabama Board of Nursing (QACSC via Board of Medical Examiners) →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Alabama, every NP maintains national certification through AANP (100 CE hours over 5 years including 25 pharmacology, plus 1,000 practice hours) or ANCC (75 CE hours over 5 years including 25 pharmacotherapeutics). State CE sits on top of that.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Alabama?

Alabama requires 24 CE hours for nurse practitioners per renewal cycle.

Does Alabama accept AANP or ANCC certification in lieu of state CE?

National certification required for CRNP role.

What topic-specific CE does Alabama require for nurse practitioners?

Controlled substances (QACSC): — Renewed every year by Jan 1.

How many pharmacology hours do nurse practitioners need in Alabama?

6 hrs pharmacology for prescribers; 4 of those from BME pre-approved controlled-substances courses if holding QACSC.

Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Alabama Board of Nursing (QACSC via Board of Medical Examiners) and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.