Idaho LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in Idaho you need to satisfy the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL)'s continuing education (CE) requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Idaho requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL)

Idaho has no flat mandatory CE-hour requirement for LPNs; instead the rules (IDAPA 24.34.01) require continued competence. Within each 2-year renewal period a licensee must complete at least one of the following: 100 practice hours, OR 15 contact hours of continuing education/e-learning/academic coursework/nursing-related in-service from an accredited educational institution, healthcare institution, or organization (one contact hour = at least 50 minutes). Documentation must be retained and produced on Board request. No specific mandatory topic courses are required.

Full LPN renewal guide for Idaho (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Idaho LPN CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) before purchasing.

Nurse.com CE
Accredited nursing CE for LPNs/LVNs, including state-mandated topic courses.
Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific LPN/LVN CE packages built around each state's renewal rules.
CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted for LPNs in most states.
Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses for LPNs/LVNs.

Idaho LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Idaho?

Idaho does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for LPN renewal. Idaho has no flat mandatory CE-hour requirement for LPNs; instead the rules (IDAPA 24.34.01) require continued competence. Within each 2-year renewal period a licensee must complete at least one of the following: 100 practice hours, OR 15 contact hours of continuing education/e-learning/academic coursework/nursing-related in-service from an accredited educational institution, healthcare institution, or organization (one contact hour = at least 50 minutes). Documentation must be retained and produced on Board request. No specific mandatory topic courses are required.

Do online LPN CE courses count in Idaho?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Idaho LPN CE?

Idaho generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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LPN CE courses in another state

All states: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) renewal