Utah nursing CE courses
Curated courses matched to Utah’s RN renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.
Renewal: RN licenses expire January 31 of odd-numbered years; LPN licenses expire January 31 of even-numbered years.
Source: Utah Board of Nursing
Mandated topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide prevention training (approved online course, 0.5 credit) | 0.5 hours | Every renewal | All RNs |
General electives
Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Covers suicide warning signs, risk factors, screening recommendations and tools, and prevention strategies. Note: a 1-hour ANCC course does not by itself satisfy Washington's one-time 6-hour suicide-assessment requirement.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 7h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Comprehensive T2D course: causes, prevention, screening criteria, treatment, complications, long-term plan of care.
NetCE · 2h · text · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC. Course #91334.)
Note: Current edition released 09/01/2026; 2 ANCC contact hours; medical-error prevention and root cause analysis.
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, impacts on patients/caregivers, and risk-mitigation strategies.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 10h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Goals and models of elder care; physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and functional changes of aging; medication use; caregiver support; legal/ethical considerations; elder abuse; end-of-life care.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 6h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Lung cancer epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, and etiology; types, treatment, rehabilitation, and complications.
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, lifestyle changes, long-term treatment planning, interventions, and acute exacerbations.
Complete renewal bundles
One purchase covering your full 30-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 30h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: 30-contact-hour renewal package including Obesity in America, Diabetes Type 2, Diabetes Care: Prevention and Clinical Care of Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Diabetes in Children and Adolescents, and PTSD. Instant online certificates.
Nurse.com (Relias) · 30h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited courses; Relias/Nurse.com is the largest US nursing CE brand.)
Note: Standard membership: 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.
Free options
Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.
Utah DOPL / University of Utah Zero Suicide Initiative · 0.5h · video · Utah DOPL (official state training) (Official Utah DOPL online suicide-prevention videos produced with the University of Utah Zero Suicide Initiative; the board-specified training per UT Code 58-31b-305 -- commercial courses do not substitute.)
Note: Utah DOPL's official free online suicide-prevention videos for renewal. Choose ONE: Suicide Safety Planning with Patients (0.5 credit), Talking to Patients About Suicide (0.5 credit), or Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (0.5 credit). Each is ~20 minutes and counts toward CE; this is the only source that satisfies Utah's approved-training requirement. Videos linked from the DOPL nursing page.
Wild Iris Medical Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)
Note: Wild Iris's currently offered free nursing CEU (1 ANCC contact hour); certificate delivered via email after passing a short test and evaluation.
Medscape Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (Medscape, LLC accredited by ANCC as a provider of continuing nursing education; offers ANCC contact hours for RNs.)
Note: Thousands of free activities (credit typically 0.25-1.5 contact hours each; set to 1h as representative, verify per activity); URL points to Medscape's official help article confirming ANCC nurse credit since individual activity pages sit behind login.
CME Outfitters · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (CME Outfitters, LLC is jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC. Nurses: 1.00 contact hour. California BRN CEP 15510.)
Note: Free 1-hour ANCC activity on implicit bias and racial disparities; objectives include self-assessment of biases and analyzing racial disparities in care.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Utah RNs need?
Utah registered nurses need 30 contact hours every 2 years.
What are the mandatory CE topics for Utah RN renewal?
Requirements include Suicide prevention training (approved online course, 0.5 credit) (0.5 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.
When is my Utah RN license renewal deadline?
RN licenses expire January 31 of odd-numbered years; LPN licenses expire January 31 of even-numbered years.
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 Utah Board of Nursing. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.
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