Kentucky practical nursing CE courses

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

14CE hours every 1 yearBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Annual renewal; the renewal window ends at midnight Eastern Time on October 31 each year. CE earning period is November 1–October 31.

Source: Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Suicide Prevention	2 hours	One-time	All LPNs
Implicit Bias Awareness	1.5 hours	One-time	All LPNs
Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma	1.5 hours	One-time	As applicable
Domestic Violence	3 hours	One-time	As applicable

Suicide Prevention (2 hours, one-time)

Suicide Prevention and Screening

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

$10.00View course →

Note: Suicide warning signs, risk factors, and screening recommendations and tools.

Suicide Risk and Prevention for Kentucky Nurses

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

$20.00View course →

Note: Listed on Wild Iris's Kentucky state-mandated course page for the suicide prevention requirement.

Implicit Bias Awareness (1.5 hours, one-time)

Implicit Bias in Health Care

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

$18.00View course →

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.)

$20.00View course →

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

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (1.5 hours, one-time)

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma CE for Kentucky Nurses

Wild Iris Medical Education · 1.5h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

$20.00View course →

Note: Listed on Wild Iris's Kentucky state-mandated course page for the abusive head trauma requirement.

Free CEU: Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma - KentuckyFree

Incredible Health · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-approved CE courses for nurses in all 50 states.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free ANCC-approved course on pediatric abusive head trauma; free account required.

Domestic Violence (3 hours, one-time)

Domestic Violence: The Kentucky Requirement

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

$18.00View course →

Note: Kentucky-specific domestic violence course; 3 contact hours, price shown on the course page.

Domestic Violence Education

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

$18.00View course →

Note: Types and dynamics of domestic violence: health effects, lethality assessment, documentation, and reporting.

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.)

$42.00View course →

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.)

$24.00View course →

Note: Fall prevention in clinical and community settings: balance components, risk factors, and interventions.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 14-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Nurse.com CE Membership (Standard)Bundle

Nurse.com (Relias) · 14h · 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 · 14h · 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.

Free CEU: Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma - KentuckyFree

Incredible Health · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-approved CE courses for nurses in all 50 states.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free ANCC-approved course on pediatric abusive head trauma; free account required.

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.)

FreeView course →

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.)

FreeView course →

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.)

FreeView course →

Note: Rotating free nursing CEU offerings, typically 1 ANCC contact hour each.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Kentucky LPNs need?

Kentucky LPNs need 14 contact hours every 1 year.

What are the mandated CE topics for Kentucky LPNs?

Mandated topics: Suicide Prevention (2 hours, one-time); Implicit Bias Awareness (1.5 hours, one-time); Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (1.5 hours, one-time); Domestic Violence (3 hours, one-time). All within the 14-hour total unless noted.

Where can Kentucky 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 Kentucky LPNs renewal deadline?

Annual renewal; the renewal window ends at midnight Eastern Time on October 31 each year. CE earning period is November 1–October 31.

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

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