If you hold an Ohio LPN license, the Ohio Board of Nursing requires at least 24 contact hours of continuing education every two-year licensure period, including 1 Category A hour on the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and 1 hour on recognizing and handling victims of human trafficking or sexual assault — both counting toward the total. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
24 hours / 2 years
Twenty-four contact hours each biennial licensure period.
Category A (NPA)
1 hour on the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and rules.
Human trafficking
1 hour on recognizing and handling victims of human trafficking or sexual assault.
Keep records 6 years
No CE documentation is submitted at renewal, but the Board audits.
How many CE hours Ohio LPNs need
Ohio requires at least 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years, including the two mandated one-hour topics below, which count toward the total.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ohio Nurse Practice Act (Category A): 1 hour each cycle.
- Human trafficking / sexual assault victims: 1 hour each cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Ohio LPN licenses renew biennially. Documentation is not submitted at renewal, but keep six years of records in case of a Board audit.
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- Ohio Nurse Practice Act (Category A)1 hr · each cycle
1 of the 24 contact hours (Category A) must address the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and administrative rules governing nursing practice each cycle.
- Human Trafficking / Sexual Assault Victims1 hr · each cycle
1 of the 24 contact hours must address recognition and handling of victims of human trafficking or sexual assault each cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Ohio LPNs complete at least 24 contact hours of CE each two-year licensure period, including 1 Category A hour on the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and rules, and 1 hour on recognizing and handling victims of human trafficking or sexual assault (both count toward the 24). Documentation is not submitted at renewal but the Board audits; keep records six years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Ohio Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: Ohio 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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Ohio LPN CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Ohio LPNs need?
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At least 24 contact hours every two years.
What is the Category A requirement?
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1 hour on the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and administrative rules each cycle.
Is human trafficking training required in Ohio?
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Yes — 1 hour on recognizing and handling victims of human trafficking or sexual assault each cycle.
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