South Dakota LPN CE Courses (2026)

What South Dakota requires for LPN renewal

South Dakota does not require continuing education contact hours for LPN renewal. Instead it uses a continued-competency / practice-hours model: the licensee must verify nursing employment of at least 140 hours in any 12-month period, or an accumulated total of at least 480 hours, within the preceding 6 years. A licensee who cannot meet the practice-hours requirement must instead complete a Board-approved RN/LPN refresher course (an 80-hour self-study theory component plus 80 hours of supervised clinical practice).

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

South Dakota LPN CE course providers

• 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.

South Dakota LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

South Dakota does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for LPN renewal. South Dakota does not require continuing education contact hours for LPN renewal. Instead it uses a continued-competency / practice-hours model: the licensee must verify nursing employment of at least 140 hours in any 12-month period, or an accumulated total of at least 480 hours, within the preceding 6 years. A licensee who cannot meet the practice-hours requirement must instead complete a Board-approved RN/LPN refresher course (an 80-hour self-study theory component plus 80 hours of supervised clinical practice).

Do online LPN CE courses count in South Dakota?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my South Dakota LPN CE?

South Dakota generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Dakota Board of Nursing. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official South Dakota Board of Nursing site →

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