Massachusetts nurse practitioner CE courses
Curated courses matched to Massachusetts’s nurse practitioners renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.
Renewal: 2 years; renews biennially on nurse's birthday (exact APRN renewal-year pattern not re-verified this pass)
Source: Massachusetts Board of Nursing
Mandated topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic / Sexual Violence | Required | Within cycle | All nurse practitioners |
| Opioid Prescribing / MATE Training | Required | Within cycle | As applicable |
Domestic / Sexual Violence (Required, within cycle)
Wild Iris Medical Education · 2h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Types and dynamics of domestic violence: health effects, lethality assessment, documentation, and reporting.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Board-provided) · 2h · self-paced · Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (Board-designated training for the Chapter 260 requirement.)
Note: Board-designated training for Massachusetts' domestic and sexual violence requirement; free.
General electives
Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 7h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Comprehensive type 2 diabetes course: prevention, screening criteria, treatment, complications, and long-term care planning.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 3h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Fall prevention in clinical and community settings: balance components, risk factors, and interventions.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 9h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Stroke prevention, signs and symptoms, the NIHSS stroke scale, and acute nursing care.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 6h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: COPD characteristics and causes, functional effects, preventive measures, and lifestyle interventions.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 4h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Breast cancer types and categories, diagnosis methods, treatments and side effects, and survivorship care.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 9h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Obesity prevention, comorbidities, anti-obesity stigma, and patient management strategies.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 6h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Lung cancer epidemiology, pathophysiology, types, treatment, and nursing care.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 10h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Goals and models of elder care: physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and functional dimensions of aging.
Complete renewal bundles
One purchase covering your full 15-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.
Nurse.com (Relias) · 15h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited courses; Relias/Nurse.com is the largest US nursing CE brand.)
Note: Access to all online courses 1.5 contact hours or less (includes state-required courses), 50% off courses over 1.5 hours and state renewal packages; 500+ courses.
Elite Learning · 15h · self-paced · ANCC (Colibri Healthcare LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by ANCC.)
Note: 100+ courses from an ANCC-accredited provider with state-required CE packages included, CE podcasts, and deadline tracking.
Free options
Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Board-provided) · 2h · self-paced · Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (Board-designated training for the Chapter 260 requirement.)
Note: Board-designated training for Massachusetts' domestic and sexual violence requirement; free.
HHS Office of Minority Health (Think Cultural Health) · 5h · self-paced · HHS (Federal curriculum from the HHS Office of Minority Health.)
Note: Free federal cultural-competency curriculum; no cost, self-paced.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Wild Iris's free nursing CEU (1 ANCC contact hour); certificate included.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Rotating free nursing CEU offerings, typically 1 ANCC contact hour each.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Massachusetts nurse practitioners need?
Massachusetts nurse practitioners need 15 contact hours every 2 years.
What are the mandated CE topics for Massachusetts nurse practitioners?
Mandated topics: Domestic / Sexual Violence (Required, within cycle); Opioid Prescribing / MATE Training (Required, within cycle). All within the 15-hour total unless noted.
What is the MATE Act training requirement for NPs?
DEA-registered prescribers need 8 hours of training on treating opioid and substance use disorders (MATE Act). NetCE's All Access APRN membership includes MATE Act training.
When is the Massachusetts nurse practitioners renewal deadline?
2 years; renews biennially on nurse's birthday (exact APRN renewal-year pattern not re-verified this pass)
Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Massachusetts Board of Nursing. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.
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