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Washington LPN CE requirements 2026

Washington LPN: 45 CE hours per 3 years. Topic buckets from our live catalog — verify with your board.

NursingLPN45 hours3 years cycle

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Tracking aid only — not legal advice. Always confirm with Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.

Total hours (catalog)

Renewal cycle

3 years

Regulator

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

Topic and category requirements

Buckets from our catalog (ethics, supervision, etc.). Empty min/max usually means the board names a requirement without a numeric floor in our row — check the source link.

Requirement	Hours	Notes
Maximum Hours via Online	≤ 45	Home Study
Minimum Hours in HIV/AIDS	≥ 7	once · Once in a lifetime
Minimum Hours in Suicide Prevention	≥ 6	once · Once in a lifetime

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FAQ

How many CE hours does a LPN need in Washington?

Our catalog currently shows 45 hours over a 3 years renewal cycle for LPN in Washington. Boards change rules — confirm on the regulator site before renewing.

Is this official board guidance?

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