Nurse Practitioner CE requirements in Montana
Requirements at a glance
State-mandated CE topics
Montana lists no profession-specific mandated CE topics for nurse practitioners beyond the general hour requirement and federal rules such as the DEA MATE Act one-time 8-hour training.
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.
Verify with Montana Board of Nursing (DLI/BSD) →How this fits the national picture
Independent of Montana, 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 Montana?
24 contact hours/2 yrs. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.
Does Montana accept AANP or ANCC certification in lieu of state CE?
Verify whether certification substitutes.
What topic-specific CE does Montana require for nurse practitioners?
Montana lists no profession-specific mandated CE topics for nurse practitioners beyond the general hour requirement and federal rules such as the DEA MATE Act 8-hour training.
How many pharmacology hours do nurse practitioners need in Montana?
≥12 hrs pharmacology/pharmacotherapeutics within the 24; initial Rx authority requires 45 hrs.
Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Montana Board of Nursing (DLI/BSD) and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.