If you hold a Utah LPN license, the Utah Division of Professional Licensing requires you to meet competency in the past two years through one of: 400 hours of licensed practice (no CE), 200 practice hours plus 15 CE hours, or 30 CE hours. All renewing licensees must also complete a one-time suicide prevention training. Below is the full breakdown of what counts and when it is due.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty CE hours is the CE-only option.
Practice options
400 practice hours (no CE), or 200 practice hours plus 15 CE hours.
Suicide prevention
A one-time DOPL-approved suicide prevention training is required.
Biennial renewal
Licenses expire January 31 of even-numbered years.
How Utah LPNs meet renewal competency
Utah requires one of: 400 hours of licensed practice (no CE), 200 practice hours plus 15 CE hours, or 30 CE hours in the past two years.
Mandated subject requirements
- Suicide prevention: a one-time DOPL-approved online suicide prevention training for renewing licensees.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Utah LPN licenses renew biennially and expire January 31 of even-numbered years.
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- Suicide PreventionRequired · one time
Renewing licensees must complete a one-time DOPL-approved online suicide prevention training.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Utah LPNs meet renewal competency in the past two years through one of: 400 hours of licensed practice (no CE), 200 hours of practice plus 15 CE hours, or 30 CE hours. All renewing licensees must also complete a one-time DOPL-approved suicide prevention training. Licenses expire January 31 of even years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing before relying on these figures.
Source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (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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Utah LPN CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Utah LPNs need?
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30 CE hours, or 200 practice hours plus 15 CE hours, or 400 practice hours with no CE.
Is suicide prevention training required in Utah?
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Yes — a one-time DOPL-approved suicide prevention training is required for renewing licensees.
When do Utah LPN licenses renew?
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Every two years, expiring January 31 of even-numbered years.
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