Pennsylvania LPN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your LPN license in Pennsylvania you need to satisfy the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 2 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 Pennsylvania requires for LPN renewal
| CE hours required | 2 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing |
For each biennial renewal, an LPN must complete 2 hours of Board-approved training in recognizing and reporting child abuse (Act 31 of 2014). Unlike Pennsylvania RNs—who must complete 30 hours of continuing education under 49 Pa. Code Sec. 21.131—LPNs are not subject to a general 30-hour CE requirement; the official LPN snapshot lists only the 2-hour child abuse training as the standing continued-competency obligation. No practice-hours alternative pathway is published for the LPN CE requirement.
Full LPN renewal guide for Pennsylvania (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Pennsylvania 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.
Pennsylvania LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires about 2 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. For each biennial renewal, an LPN must complete 2 hours of Board-approved training in recognizing and reporting child abuse (Act 31 of 2014). Unlike Pennsylvania RNs—who must complete 30 hours of continuing education under 49 Pa. Code Sec. 21.131—LPNs are not subject to a general 30-hour CE requirement; the official LPN snapshot lists only the 2-hour child abuse training as the standing continued-competency obligation. No practice-hours alternative pathway is published for the LPN CE requirement.
Do online LPN CE courses count in Pennsylvania?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Pennsylvania LPN CE?
Pennsylvania generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.