Illinois Nursing (LPN) CE requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.

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20CE hours every 2 yearsVerify with board

Renewal: LPN licenses expire January 31 of odd-numbered years.

Required categories

Cultural competency (required every six years) (conditional)
1h
Dementia-care training (conditional for applicable practice settings) (conditional)
0h
Implicit bias awareness
1h
Mandated-reporter training (conditional) (conditional)
0h
Sexual harassment prevention
1h

Details

Illinois LPNs need 20 approved contact hours per biennium, completed in the 24 months preceding the January 31 (odd-year) expiration. Mandated topics: 1 hour each of sexual harassment prevention and implicit bias awareness, 1 hour of cultural competency every six years, plus 1 hour of Alzheimer's/dementia training for LPNs treating adults 26+ and mandated-reporter training every six years for those working with children. LPNs renewing for the first time are exempt from the 20-hour requirement.

Official source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - IL LPN CE Relicensure FAQs

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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