Maryland Board of Physicians
Allied Health License Renewal
A CHRC is required for all applicants applying for initial licensure and reinstatement. A licensee who has previously submitted to a CHRC for the Board as part of an application for initial licensure, reinstatement, or renewal, will not be required to submit to a CHRC for the 2022-2023 renewal cycle.
You are not authorized to practice if your license is not renewed by 11:59 pm EST on the expiration date of your license.
At a minimum, you will need the following information to complete the online renewal application:
- License Number
- General demographic information (address, email addresses, telephone and fax numbers)
- Access to a printer to print a copy of your completed renewal application, your receipt of payment, and to print a copy of your downloaded license.
| Practitioner Type | License Prefix | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Trainers | A | 09/30 odd years |
| Genetic Counselors | G | 01/31 even years |
| Naturopathic Doctors | J | 03/31 even years |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | N | 04/30 odd years |
| Perfusionists | Y | 01/31 even years |
| Physician Assistants | C | 06/30 odd years |
| Psychiatrist Assistants | S | 06/30 even years |
| Polysomnographic Technologists | Z | 05/30 odd years |
| Radiation Therapists | O | 04/30 odd years |
| Radiation Therapists/Radiographers | M | 04/30 odd years |
| Radiographers | R | 04/30 odd years |
| Radiologist Assistants | K | 04/30 odd years |
| Respiratory Care Practitioners | L | 05/30 even years |
| Athletic Trainers | $135.00* |
| Genetic Counselors | $250.00 |
| Naturopathic Doctors | $486.00* |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $135.00* |
| Perfusionists | $221.00* |
| Physician Assistants | $160.00* |
| Psychiatrist Assistants | $20.00 |
| Polysomnographic Technologists | $150.00* |
| Radiation Therapists | $135.00* |
| Radiographers | $135.00* |
| Radiologist Assistants | $135.00* |
| Respiratory Care Practitioners | $150.00* |
*This amount represents a fee reduction for all licensees for the next two fiscal years (2022 and 2023). Effective July 1, 2019, the Board will pay the assessment fee to the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) on behalf of the licensee.
(Note: The Board may impose a penalty of $100 per continuing education credit for failure to obtain the required continuing education credits.)
The CE Requirement for first-time license renewal varies according to the type of license you hold. With the exception of Perfusionists, Naturopathic Doctors, and Physician Assistants, all other allied health practitioners are not required to obtain continuing education credits for their first renewal after initial licensure. For more information, click below to view the continuing education regulations governing your practitioner type.
| Profession | CE Requirements | COMAR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Trainers | Earned at least 50 hours of approved continuing education credits during the 2-year period preceding the expiration date of the license; OR | Maintain current certification by the certifying board. | 10.32.08.07 |
| Genetic Counselors | Earned at least 50 hours of approved continuing education credits during the 2-year period preceding the expiration date of the license; OR | Maintain current certification by the certifying board. | |
| Naturopathic Doctors | A licensed naturopathic doctor shall take 50 hours of continuing education credits during every 2-year renewal period. | The courses selected shall be approved by any from this list. | 10.32.21.11 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Earned at least 24 hours of approved continuing education relevant to the practice of radiation therapy, radiography or nuclear medicine technology during the 2-year period preceding the expiration of the license; OR | Are currently registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or actively certified by the Nuclear Medicine Certifying Board (NMTCB). | 10.32.10.13 |
| Perfusionists | Maintain current ABCP certification | 10.32.20.11 | |
| Physician Assistants | Earned at least 50 hours of Category 1 continuing education consisting of at least 8 hours of Category 1education on pharmacology topics earned during the 2-year period preceding the expiration of the license; OR proof of maintenance of NCCPA certification. | A physician assistant renewing a license for the first time after initial licensure or reinstatement is required to have obtained a minimum of 8 hours of Category 1 education on pharmacology topics but is exempt from the remaining 42 hours of Category 1 continuing education activities. | 10.32.03.09 |
| Psychiatrist Assistants | None Required | None Required | |
| Polysomnographic Technologists | Earned at least 20 hours of approved continuing education relevant to the practice of polysomnography during the 2-year period preceding the expiration of the license | 10.32.06.08 | |
| Radiation Therapists | Earned at least 24 hours of approved continuing education relevant to the practice of radiation therapy, radiography or nuclear medicine technology during the 2-year period preceding the expiration of the license; OR | Are currently registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or actively certified by the Nuclear Medicine Certifying Board (NMTCH). | 10.32.10.13 |
| Radiographers | Earned at least 24 hours of approved continuing education relevant to the practice of radiation therapy, radiography or nuclear medicine technology during the 2-year period preceding the expiration of the license; OR | Are currently registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or actively certified by the Nuclear Medicine Certifying Board (NMTCH). | 10.32.10.13 |
| Radiologist Assistants | Must have completed at least 50 hours of approved continuing education earned during the 2-year period preceding the expiration of the license; OR | Are currently registered by the ARRT as a radiologist assistant. (Note: radiologist assistants must also renew their radiographer license in order to continue practicing as a radiologist assistant.) | 10.32.10.13 |
| Respiratory Care Practitioners | Earned at least 16 hours of approved continuing education during the 2-year period preceding the expiration of the license. | 10.32.11.11 |
(Note: The Board may impose a penalty of $100 per continuing education credit for failure to obtain the required continuing education credits.)
If you'd like to generate a copy of your renewal license, renewal receipt, or renewal application, please click on the Renew Your License link (on the right) to access the renewal site.
From there, enter your logon credentials and click the Logon button. A link will display to download and print your renewal materials.
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