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Nurse Practitioner CE requirements in Connecticut

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every year license; CE measured over preceding 24 months
Total CE hours
50 CE hours per renewal cycle
Pharmacology hours
≥5 contact hours pharmacotherapeutics
Accepts AANP or ANCC in lieu
No — state CE required in addition

State-mandated CE topics

  • Multiple (1 hr each): — HIV/AIDS, risk management, sexual assault, domestic violence, cultural competency, substance abuse/controlled substances & pain management.
  • Veterans' mental health/suicide prevention: 2 hrs — Once in first applicable renewal, then once every 6 yrs.

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.

Connecticut licensing boardCT Board of Examiners for Nursing / CT DPH
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 CT Board of Examiners for Nursing / CT DPH

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Connecticut, 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 Connecticut?

Connecticut requires 50 CE hours for nurse practitioners per year.

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

No — state CE required in addition.

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

Multiple (1 hr each): — HIV/AIDS, risk management, sexual assault, domestic violence, cultural competency, substance abuse/controlled substances & pain management. Veterans' mental health/suicide prevention: 2 hrs — Once in first applicable renewal, then once every 6 yrs.

How many pharmacology hours do nurse practitioners need in Connecticut?

≥5 contact hours pharmacotherapeutics.

Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the CT Board of Examiners for Nursing / CT DPH and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.