Utah LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in Utah you need to satisfy the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Board of Nursing's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 30 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 Utah requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required	30 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Board of Nursing

Utah uses a continued-competency model with three pathways for the preceding 2-year period: (1) at least 400 hours of licensed practice; (2) at least 200 hours of licensed practice plus 15 hours of approved continuing education; or (3) 30 hours of approved continuing education. The 30-hour figure is the pure-CE pathway (LPN and RN share the same requirement in Utah). In addition, all renewing licensees must complete at least one online suicide prevention training course (DOPL-listed 0.5-credit courses such as Suicide Safety Planning with Patients, Talking to Patients About Suicide, or Counseling on Access to Lethal Means), which counts toward CE.

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

Utah 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 Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Board of Nursing 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.

Utah LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Utah requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Utah uses a continued-competency model with three pathways for the preceding 2-year period: (1) at least 400 hours of licensed practice; (2) at least 200 hours of licensed practice plus 15 hours of approved continuing education; or (3) 30 hours of approved continuing education. The 30-hour figure is the pure-CE pathway (LPN and RN share the same requirement in Utah). In addition, all renewing licensees must complete at least one online suicide prevention training course (DOPL-listed 0.5-credit courses such as Suicide Safety Planning with Patients, Talking to Patients About Suicide, or Counseling on Access to Lethal Means), which counts toward CE.

Do online LPN CE courses count in Utah?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Board of Nursing. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Utah LPN CE?

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

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Board of Nursing. 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