Washington · LPN/LVN
Washington LPN/LVN CE requirements and approved online courses
45 contact hours every 3 years for licensed practical and vocational nurses licensed by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. Here is exactly what counts — and the courses that satisfy it.
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Washington LPN/LVN requirements at a glance
- Total contact hours
- 45 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- Pharmacology
- Counts toward total
- Reporting
- Self-report
| Mandatory topic | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide Assessment, Treatment & Management | 6 hours | One-time |
| Health Equity | 2 hours | Every 4 years |
- 531 hours of active practice are also required in the three-year period.
Source: Placeholder citation: WAC 246-840-200 (admin-managed field). · last verified 2026-05-30. Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
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Written for Washington licensed practical and vocational nurses
These courses name Washington in their own records.
Transmission-based precautions, PPE sequencing and sterile technique, structured for state infection-control mandates.
General CE for licensed practical and vocational nurses
Matched on your license, not on Washington's rules. Check your own renewal requirements before you count these hours.
We are adding courses for this combination. Browse the full course library in the meantime.
Washington LPN/LVN CE questions
- How many CE hours does a LPN/LVN need in Washington?
- 45 contact hours every 3 years. Washington RN CE requirement: 45 contact hours every 3 years plus 531 practice hours, with one-time suicide prevention training and health equity training every 4 years.
- Is online CE accepted for LPN/LVN renewal in Washington?
- Yes. Washington accepts continuing education completed online from an approved provider. Our courses are self-paced, mobile-first and issue a certificate the moment you pass the post-test.
- How is CE reported in Washington?
- User self-report; audit on request Keep your certificates — we also give you an audit-ready export to self-report.
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