Illinois · guide
Continuing education in Illinois
Read from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Last verified 2026-09-15.
The sequence
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Physician | 150 hours every three years. |
| Advanced practice registered nurse | 80 hours every two years, including controlled substance content for prescribers. |
What the numbers say
- Illinois physician renewal runs on a three-year cycle.
Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.