Michigan LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in Michigan you need to satisfy the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 25 hours per 2-year cycle. 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 Michigan requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required	25 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing)

An LPN renewing must complete 25 contact hours of board-approved continuing education during the two-year cycle, including at least 2 hours in pain and symptom management. Separately, licensees must complete 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of the license cycle (i.e., 2 hours over a 2-year renewal). A subset of renewing licensees is randomly selected and required to submit proof of human trafficking training. CE documentation must be retained (4 years) for possible random audit. New initial licenses issued on/after May 8, 2024 must complete CE for their first renewal.

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

Michigan 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 Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing) 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.

Michigan LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Michigan requires about 25 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. An LPN renewing must complete 25 contact hours of board-approved continuing education during the two-year cycle, including at least 2 hours in pain and symptom management. Separately, licensees must complete 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of the license cycle (i.e., 2 hours over a 2-year renewal). A subset of renewing licensees is randomly selected and required to submit proof of human trafficking training. CE documentation must be retained (4 years) for possible random audit. New initial licenses issued on/after May 8, 2024 must complete CE for their first renewal.

Do online LPN CE courses count in Michigan?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Michigan LPN CE?

Michigan generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing). 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