Illinois practical nursing CE courses

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

20CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Two-year renewal cycle. First renewal after initial licensure is exempt from CE.

Source: Illinois Board of Nursing

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Sexual Harassment Prevention1 hourWithin cycleAll LPNs
Implicit Bias Awareness1 hourWithin cycleAll LPNs

Sexual Harassment Prevention (1 hour, within cycle)

Sexual Harassment Training for Illinois Healthcare Professionals

Wild Iris Medical Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Fulfills the 1-hour Illinois sexual harassment prevention training requirement; self-paced with instant certificate.

Sexual Harassment Prevention: The Illinois Requirement

NetCE · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC.)

Note: NetCE states this course meets the Illinois sexual harassment prevention requirement; price shown on the course page.

1 HR Illinois Sexual Harassment Prevention - Nursing

1st Choice CE · 1h · self-paced · IDFPR (IDFPR-approved CE sponsor #236.000249.)

Note: Illinois-specific course from an IDFPR-approved CE sponsor; price visible on the course page.

Implicit Bias Awareness (1 hour, within cycle)

Implicit Bias in Health Care

NetCE · 3h · self-paced · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC.)

Note: 3 contact hours on implicit bias in clinical care; satisfies 1-hour state implicit-bias requirements with hours to spare.

Implicit Bias Training for Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals

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

Note: Provider states it meets implicit-bias mandates in multiple states including California.

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.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 20-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Nurse.com CE Membership (Standard)Bundle

Nurse.com (Relias) · 20h · 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 · 20h · 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 Illinois LPNs need?

Illinois LPNs need 20 contact hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Illinois LPNs?

Mandated topics: Sexual Harassment Prevention (1 hour, within cycle); Implicit Bias Awareness (1 hour, within cycle). All within the 20-hour total unless noted.

Where can Illinois 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 Illinois LPNs renewal deadline?

Two-year renewal cycle. First renewal after initial licensure is 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 Illinois Board of Nursing. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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