North Carolina · guide
Continuing education in North Carolina
Read from North Carolina Medical Board. Last verified 2026-09-15.
The sequence
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Physician | 60 hours every three years, of which 20 must be Category 1. |
| Nurse practitioner | 50 contact hours annually, including pharmacology hours. |
What the numbers say
- North Carolina NP approval renews annually, not biennially.
Source: North Carolina Medical Board. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.