Colorado LPN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your LPN license in Colorado you need to satisfy the Colorado State Board of Nursing (Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations)'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 Colorado requires for LPN renewal
| CE hours required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Colorado State Board of Nursing (Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations) |
The Board states on its official FAQ that continuing education hours are NOT currently required to renew a Practical Nurse (LPN) license (the same applies to RN, CNA, and Psychiatric Technician). There is no contact-hour or routine continued-competency requirement at ordinary renewal. Continued competency is only triggered for those who have not worked on an active nursing license in the last two years (e.g., endorsement, reinstatement, or reactivation), which is met by completing a Board-recognized refresher course. Note: widely circulated third-party claims of "20 contact hours or 400 practice hours" for Colorado LPNs are NOT supported by the official Board source.
Full LPN renewal guide for Colorado (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Colorado 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.
Colorado LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Colorado?
Colorado does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for LPN renewal. The Board states on its official FAQ that continuing education hours are NOT currently required to renew a Practical Nurse (LPN) license (the same applies to RN, CNA, and Psychiatric Technician). There is no contact-hour or routine continued-competency requirement at ordinary renewal. Continued competency is only triggered for those who have not worked on an active nursing license in the last two years (e.g., endorsement, reinstatement, or reactivation), which is met by completing a Board-recognized refresher course. Note: widely circulated third-party claims of "20 contact hours or 400 practice hours" for Colorado LPNs are NOT supported by the official Board source.
Do online LPN CE courses count in Colorado?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Colorado State Board of Nursing (Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Colorado LPN CE?
Colorado generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Colorado State Board of Nursing (Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Colorado State Board of Nursing (Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.