Continuing education requirements for:Alabama Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 40

Special Note: APRNs in the state of Alabama are also required to maintain their RN licensure.

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General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 30

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Pharmacology
    • Total Credits: 6

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Special Note: APRN-specific continuing education in pharmacology content relevant to the APRN's practice area

  • Controlled Substance Prescribing
    • Total Credits: 4

    • Frequency: Every 2 years

    • Special Note: APRN-specific content on controlled substance prescribing practices, recognizing signs of abuse or misuse of controlled substances, and controlled substance prescribing for pain management

Disclaimer: OOG Health provides up-to-date licensure info, but practitioners are responsible for knowing their own state's requirements.

Last updated: July 16, 2025