Connecticut LPN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your LPN license in Connecticut you need to satisfy the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Board of Examiners for Nursing (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section)'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 Connecticut requires for LPN renewal
| CE hours required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| Governing body | Connecticut Department of Public Health, Board of Examiners for Nursing (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section) |
Connecticut does not impose a general per-cycle continuing-education contact-hour total for LPNs. The only mandated CE is a one-time requirement (and once every six years thereafter for those renewing on/after Jan 1, 2022) of 2 contact hours of training/education on mental health topics including post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide risk, depression and grief, and suicide prevention. One contact hour equals at least 50 minutes of instruction. Qualifying activities include courses approved/offered by the American Nurses Association, Connecticut Hospital Association, Connecticut Nurses Association, the Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, specialty nursing societies, hospitals/health-care institutions, regionally accredited academic institutions, or state/local health departments. Because there is no fixed annual contact-hour count, the per-cycle hours figure is left null.
Full LPN renewal guide for Connecticut (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Connecticut 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.
Connecticut LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Connecticut?
Connecticut does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for LPN renewal. Connecticut does not impose a general per-cycle continuing-education contact-hour total for LPNs. The only mandated CE is a one-time requirement (and once every six years thereafter for those renewing on/after Jan 1, 2022) of 2 contact hours of training/education on mental health topics including post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide risk, depression and grief, and suicide prevention. One contact hour equals at least 50 minutes of instruction. Qualifying activities include courses approved/offered by the American Nurses Association, Connecticut Hospital Association, Connecticut Nurses Association, the Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, specialty nursing societies, hospitals/health-care institutions, regionally accredited academic institutions, or state/local health departments. Because there is no fixed annual contact-hour count, the per-cycle hours figure is left null.
Do online LPN CE courses count in Connecticut?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Board of Examiners for Nursing (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Connecticut LPN CE?
Connecticut generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Board of Examiners for Nursing (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Board of Examiners for Nursing (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.