If you hold a Kentucky LPN license, the Kentucky Board of Nursing requires 14 contact hours of continuing education each year (earned between November 1 and October 31). Kentucky also requires one-time courses on pediatric abusive head trauma, suicide prevention, and Alzheimer's/dementia, which count toward the annual total. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
14 hours / year
Fourteen contact hours each annual renewal period.
Pediatric head trauma
A one-time 1.5-hour course on pediatric abusive head trauma.
Suicide prevention
A one-time 2-hour suicide prevention course.
Alzheimer's / dementia
A one-time 1-hour course on Alzheimer's and dementia.
How many CE hours Kentucky LPNs need
Kentucky requires 14 contact hours of continuing education each year, earned between November 1 and October 31, for LPN renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Pediatric abusive head trauma: a one-time 1.5-hour course.
- Suicide prevention: a one-time 2-hour course.
- Alzheimer's and dementia: a one-time 1-hour course.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Kentucky LPN licenses renew annually. Complete and document your 14 hours, including the one-time mandated topics, before October 31.
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View pricingKentucky Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN) CME at a glance
- Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma1.5 hrs · one time
A one-time 1.5 contact hours on pediatric abusive head trauma; counts toward the 14-hour total in the cycle completed.
- Suicide Prevention2 hrs · one time
A one-time 2 contact hours on suicide prevention; counts toward the 14-hour total in the cycle completed.
- Alzheimer's & Dementia1 hr · one time
A one-time 1 contact hour on Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia; counts toward the 14-hour total in the cycle completed.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Kentucky LPNs complete 14 contact hours of continuing education each year (earned between November 1 and October 31). One-time topic requirements apply for pediatric abusive head trauma, suicide prevention, and Alzheimer's/dementia. Kentucky also allows certain employment/competency alternatives to the 14 hours.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Kentucky Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: Kentucky Board of Nursing. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Nurse Licensure Compact: active. Active. One multistate RN/LPN license from the home state authorizes practice in member states; practice-state requirements (including CE) may still overlay.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
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Kentucky LPN CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Kentucky LPNs need?
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14 contact hours every year.
What one-time topics do Kentucky LPNs need?
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Pediatric abusive head trauma (1.5 hrs), suicide prevention (2 hrs), and Alzheimer's/dementia (1 hr).
When is the Kentucky CE year?
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Hours must be earned between November 1 and October 31.
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