Nurses · Utah · Continuing education
Utah Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- LPN30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Utah RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Approved continuing education per R156-31b (e.g. nationally recognized health-education approvers, nursing programs, accredited coursework, other state boards of nursing)
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide preventionAll RN/LPN renewals: view the suicide prevention video under Utah Code 58-1-601 and submit proof | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Three options in the 2 years before renewal: 30 contact hours of approved CE; or 400 hours of licensed practice; or 200 hours of licensed practice plus 15 contact hours of approved CE.
Good to know. Two-year renewal cycle; the renewal date is set in rule R156-1-308a, whose official text could not be read, so the date is not recorded. DOPL pages block automated reading.
Source: www.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-303(3)(a); Utah Code 58-31b-305 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Utah LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Approved continuing education per R156-31b (e.g. nationally recognized health-education approvers, nursing programs, accredited coursework, other state boards of nursing)
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide preventionAll RN/LPN renewals: view the suicide prevention video under Utah Code 58-1-601 and submit proof | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Three options in the 2 years before renewal: 30 contact hours of approved CE; or 400 hours of licensed practice; or 200 hours of licensed practice plus 15 contact hours of approved CE.
Good to know. Two-year renewal cycle; the renewal date is set in rule R156-1-308a, whose official text could not be read, so the date is not recorded. DOPL pages block automated reading.
Source: www.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-303(3)(a); Utah Code 58-31b-305 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Utah
05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Utah?
Use the license lookup of the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Board of Nursing (dopl.utah.gov/nursing); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do nurses need in Utah?
RN: 30 contact hours every 2 years. LPN: 30 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurses in Utah?
RN: Approved continuing education per R156-31b (e.g. nationally recognized health-education approvers, nursing programs, accredited coursework, other state boards of nursing). LPN: Approved continuing education per R156-31b (e.g. nationally recognized health-education approvers, nursing programs, accredited coursework, other state boards of nursing).
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Utah?
RN: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).