District of Columbia practical nursing CE courses

Curated courses matched to District of Columbia’s LPNs renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

18CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Biennial renewal; LPN licenses expire June 30 of odd-numbered years (vendor-reported date). First-time renewals are exempt from CE.

Source: District of Columbia Board of Nursing

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Cultural Competency2 hoursWithin cycleAll LPNs

Cultural Competency (2 hours, 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.

LGBTQ Cultural Competence Training (Approved for Washington, DC)

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

Note: Provider states it fulfills the District of Columbia LGBTQ and cultural awareness requirement.

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.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Patient Management

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.

Breast Cancer: Types, Treatment, and Survivorship Care

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.

Obesity in America

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.

Lung Cancer

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.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 18-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Nurse.com CE Membership (Standard)Bundle

Nurse.com (Relias) · 18h · 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 · 18h · 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.

Medscape Education continuing education activities (free)Free

Medscape Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ACCME/ANCC-accredited activities for nurses and pharmacists.)

Note: Free accredited clinical activities across specialties; free Medscape account required.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do District of Columbia LPNs need?

District of Columbia LPNs need 18 contact hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for District of Columbia LPNs?

Mandated topics: Cultural Competency (2 hours, within cycle). All within the 18-hour total unless noted.

Where can District of Columbia LPNs find free CE courses?

This page lists free options below (Wild Iris, Medscape, and state-provided training). Free courses rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

When is the District of Columbia LPNs renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal; LPN licenses expire June 30 of odd-numbered years (vendor-reported date). First-time renewals are exempt from CE.

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

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