District of Columbia LPN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your LPN license in District of Columbia you need to satisfy the District of Columbia Board of Nursing (DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 18 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 District of Columbia requires for LPN renewal
| CE hours required | 18 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | District of Columbia Board of Nursing (DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration) |
LPNs must complete 18 contact hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle (fewer than the RN total). Mandatory components included within the 18 hours: 2 hours on LGBTQ cultural competency, and public health priorities equal to 10% of required hours (about 3 hours). During the birth-month transition, the board accepted 50% of the CE requirement for licensees with less than two years on the current license term.
Full LPN renewal guide for District of Columbia (deadlines, fees & CE) →
District of Columbia 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.
District of Columbia LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia requires about 18 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. LPNs must complete 18 contact hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle (fewer than the RN total). Mandatory components included within the 18 hours: 2 hours on LGBTQ cultural competency, and public health priorities equal to 10% of required hours (about 3 hours). During the birth-month transition, the board accepted 50% of the CE requirement for licensees with less than two years on the current license term.
Do online LPN CE courses count in District of Columbia?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing (DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my District of Columbia LPN CE?
District of Columbia generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the District of Columbia Board of Nursing (DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the District of Columbia Board of Nursing (DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.