If you hold an Ohio RN license, the Ohio Board of Nursing requires 24 contact hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle. At least one hour must be Category A continuing education on the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and Board rules. Ohio also requires a one-time 1-hour course on recognizing and handling human trafficking and sexual assault victims. 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 renewal cycle.
Category A (1 hr)
At least 1 hour on the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and Board rules.
Human trafficking (one-time)
A one-time 1-hour human trafficking and sexual assault course.
Renews odd years
Ohio RN licenses renew in odd-numbered years, deadline September 15.
How many CE hours Ohio RNs need
Ohio requires 24 contact hours every two years, tied to your biennial license renewal. Mandated topic hours count toward that total.
Mandated subject requirements
- Category A — Nurse Practice Act and rules: at least 1 of the 24 hours each renewal.
- Human trafficking and sexual assault victims: one-time 1-hour course.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Ohio RN licenses renew every two years in odd-numbered years, with a standard deadline of September 15 and late renewal through October 31 with additional fees.
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View pricingOhio Registered Nurses (RN) CME at a glance
- Category A — Nurse Practice Act & Rules1 hr · every renewal
At least 1 of the 24 contact hours must be Category A continuing education directly related to the Ohio statutes and rules governing nursing practice (counts toward the 24-hour total).
- Human Trafficking & Sexual Assault Victims1 hr · one time
A one-time 1-hour course on the recognition and handling of human trafficking victims and victims of sexual assault is required (counts toward the 24-hour total).
Always confirm with your licensing board
Ohio RN licenses renew biennially in odd-numbered years (standard deadline September 15, late renewal through October 31). RNs must complete 24 contact hours per cycle, at least one of which must be Category A continuing education on the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and Board rules. A one-time 1-hour course on recognizing and handling human trafficking and sexual assault victims is also required.
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 RN Continuing Education Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Ohio RNs need?
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24 contact hours every two years.
What is Category A CE in Ohio?
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At least 1 of the 24 hours must be Category A continuing education on the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and Board rules.
Does Ohio require human trafficking training?
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Yes — a one-time 1-hour course on recognizing and handling human trafficking and sexual assault victims is required.
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