Illinois practical nursing CE courses
Curated courses matched to Illinois’s LPNs renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.
Renewal: Two-year renewal cycle. First renewal after initial licensure is exempt from CE.
Source: Illinois Board of Nursing
Mandated topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual Harassment Prevention | 1 hour | Within cycle | All LPNs |
| Implicit Bias Awareness | 1 hour | Within cycle | All LPNs |
Sexual Harassment Prevention (1 hour, within cycle)
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (Relias) · 20h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited courses; Relias/Nurse.com is the largest US nursing CE brand.)
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 Learning · 20h · self-paced · ANCC (Colibri Healthcare LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by ANCC.)
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.
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.
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.
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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