Connecticut nurse practitioner CE courses

Curated courses matched to Connecticut’s nurse practitioners renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

50CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: License renews annually in birth month; 50h measured over preceding 24-month period (first renewal exempt)

Source: Connecticut Board of Nursing

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Pharmacology5 hoursWithin cycleAll nurse practitioners
Infectious Disease / HIV1 hourWithin cycleAll nurse practitioners
Risk Management1 hourWithin cycleAll nurse practitioners
Sexual Assault1 hourWithin cycleAll nurse practitioners
Domestic / Sexual Violence1 hourWithin cycleAll nurse practitioners
Cultural Competency1 hourWithin cycleAll nurse practitioners
Substance Abuse1 hourWithin cycleAll nurse practitioners
Veteran Mental Health2 hoursEvery 6 yearsAll nurse practitioners
Alzheimer's / Cognitive Health2 hoursEvery 6 yearsAll nurse practitioners

Pharmacology (5 hours, within cycle)

Pain Management: Assessment and Patient Care for Nurses

Wild Iris Medical Education · 8h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Comprehensive pain course: assessment, interventions, and opioid issues; includes 2 pharmacotherapeutic hours.

Infectious Disease / HIV (1 hour, within cycle)

HIV/AIDS Training and Education for Healthcare Professionals

Wild Iris Medical Education · 3h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: HIV etiology and epidemiology, transmission risk factors, testing and counseling, and clinical management.

Sexual Assault (1 hour, within cycle)

Forensic Nursing: An Overview

NetCE · 2h · self-paced · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC.)

Note: Forensic nursing overview including sexual assault evidence collection.

Domestic / Sexual Violence (1 hour, within cycle)

Domestic Violence Education

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.

Cultural Competency (1 hour, within cycle)

Cultural Competency, Including Caring for LGBTQ+ Patients

Wild Iris Medical Education · 2h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Respectful care of LGBTQ patients: health risk factors, clinical implications, and communication best practices.

Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health ProfessionalsFree

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.

Veteran Mental Health (2 hours, every 6 years)

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Wild Iris Medical Education · 2h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Provider states it meets Connecticut's PTSD training requirement for RNs and LPNs.

Alzheimer's / Cognitive Health (2 hours, every 6 years)

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - 1 Hour CE

Renew Now CE · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Provider P0557; IDFPR-compliant.)

Note: 1-hour dementia course citing Illinois Public Act 102-0399; instant certificate, one-time purchase, no subscription.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Diabetes Type 2: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment

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.

Fall Prevention: Interventions for Balance Problems

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.

Stroke: Comprehensive Acute Stroke Care

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.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 50-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Nurse.com CE Membership (Standard)Bundle

Nurse.com (Relias) · 50h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited courses; Relias/Nurse.com is the largest US nursing CE brand.)

$49.99Premium membership ($149.99/yr) includes all courses + state renewal packages free.View course →

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 Nursing Passport Lite CE MembershipBundle

Elite Learning · 50h · self-paced · ANCC (Colibri Healthcare LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by ANCC.)

$48.00per year; unlimited contact hours over 12 monthsView course →

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.

Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health ProfessionalsFree

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.

Novel Coronaviruses, including COVID-19 (free course)Free

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.

Free nursing CEUs from Wild IrisFree

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 Connecticut nurse practitioners need?

Connecticut nurse practitioners need 50 contact hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Connecticut nurse practitioners?

Mandated topics: Pharmacology (5 hours, within cycle); Infectious Disease / HIV (1 hour, within cycle); Risk Management (1 hour, within cycle); Sexual Assault (1 hour, within cycle); Domestic / Sexual Violence (1 hour, within cycle); Cultural Competency (1 hour, within cycle); Substance Abuse (1 hour, within cycle); Veteran Mental Health (2 hours, every 6 years); Alzheimer's / Cognitive Health (2 hours, every 6 years). All within the 50-hour total unless noted.

How many pharmacology hours do Connecticut nurse practitioners need?

5 hours of pharmacology (within cycle). NetCE's All Access APRN includes 650+ pharmacology hours for prescriptive-authority NPs.

When is the Connecticut nurse practitioners renewal deadline?

License renews annually in birth month; 50h measured over preceding 24-month period (first renewal exempt)

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 Connecticut Board of Nursing. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.