Maine Continuing Education Requirements
Continuing education (CE) for licensed professionals in Maine is set by each profession's own state board — Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers, Maine Board of Accountancy, Maine State Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy, Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers, Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors, Maine Real Estate Commission, and Maine State Board of Nursing. Every board sets its own contact-hour total, renewal cycle, and mandatory subjects. Compare all 7 professions below, then open a profession for the full Maine breakdown.
Maine CE Requirements at a Glance
| Profession | Contact Hours | Renewal Cycle | Online? | Key Topics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architect | 12 | 1 yr | Yes | Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) | View → |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant) | 40 | 1 yr | Yes | Professional Ethics | View → |
| Physical Therapist (PT) | None | — | — | — | View → |
| Professional Engineer (PE) | 30 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
| Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) | 8 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
| Real Estate Agent / Broker | 21 | 2 yr | Yes | Reasonable Care and Diligence Core Course | View → |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | None | — | — | — | View → |
Notable Maine Requirements
Specific mandates Maine boards impose that often trip up license holders:
- Architect Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) — 12 hours — All 12 hours must be in Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) subjects. Full Architect details →
- CPA Professional Ethics — 4 hours — At least 4 hours of CPE in professional ethics every 3 years, beginning with the date of first renewal. Full CPA details →
- Real Estate Reasonable Care and Diligence Core Course — 3 hours — Effective April 1, 2025. Full Real Estate details →
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Maine Licensing Boards
CE requirements on this page are sourced from each profession's official Maine board:
- Architect
- CPA
- PT
- PE
- PLS
- Real Estate
- RN
Other States
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