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Illinois Continuing Education Requirements

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Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2019

CEs not required.

Must work as a CNA for a minimum of 8 consecutive hours for pay within the immediate 24 months prior to employer competency evaluation.

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Department of Public Health

Phone: 217-785-5133 Fax: 217-524-0137 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 535 West Jefferson Street
Springfield 62761

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Illinois Registered Nurse (RN)

Illinois Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Illinois requires

20 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

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Last Updated: Friday, April 30, 2021

All Requirements

Must complete 20 contact hours every two years.

Illinois RN Renewal FAQ

Special Requirements

Effective January 1, 2020, all RNs shall complete a one-hour CE course in sexual harassment training. This 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training CE course is intended to fit into the licensee’s regular CE requirements. 1 of the 20 hours of required CE must be a sexual harassment prevention training course.

Required Courses

Sexual Harassment Prevention

Get one year unlimited RN CEUs $39

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Illinois Nursing Workforce Center

Phone: 888-687-7307 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 100 West Randolph Street Suite 9 - 300
Chicago 60601

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Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Illinois Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Illinois requires

20 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

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Last Updated: Friday, April 30, 2021

All Requirements

Must complete 20 contact hours every two years.

Illinois LPN Renewal FAQ

Special Requirements

Effective January 1, 2020, all LPNs shall complete a one-hour CEU course in sexual harassment training. This 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training CE course is intended to fit into the licensee's regular CE requirements. 1 of the 20 hours of required CE must be a sexual harassment prevention training course.

Required Courses

Sexual Harassment Prevention

Get one year unlimited LPN CEUs $39

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Illinois Nursing Workforce Center

Phone: 888-687-7307 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 100 W. Randolph Street Suite 9 - 300
Chicago 60601

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Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Illinois Requires

80 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Illinois requires

80 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

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Last Updated: Friday, April 29, 2022

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All advanced practice registered nurses shall complete 80 hours of approved continuing education in the advanced practice registered nurse's specialty per 2 year license renewal cycle. An APRN holding more than one APRN license is required to complete 80 hours of continuing education total per license renewal period.

Special Requirements

Beginning January 1, 2020, All ARNPs shall complete a one-hour CE course in sexual harassment training as part of their total 80 hours.

The 80 hours of continuing education required shall be completed as follows:

A minimum of 50 hours of the continuing education shall be obtained in continuing education programs that shall include no less than 20 hours of pharmacotherapeutics, including 10 hours of opioid prescribing or substance abuse education.

A maximum of 30 hours of credit may be obtained by presentations in the APRN's clinical specialty, evidence-based practice, or quality improvement projects, publications, research projects, or preceptor hours.

Required Courses

Get one year unlimited ARNP CEUs $39

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Illinois Nursing Workforce Center

Phone: 888-687-7307 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 100 W. Randolph Street Suite 9 - 300
Chicago 60601

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Illinois Physical Therapist (PT)

Illinois Requires

40 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Illinois requires

40 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Monday, April 11, 2022

Must complete 40 hours biennially. At least three (3) of the 40 hours must include content related to the ethical practice of physical therapy. At least one (1) of the 40 hours must include content related to the sexual harassment prevention training.

Some Courses Provided

20 hours of the web-based courses

Special Requirements

Three (3) contact hours in ethics

An applicant can obtain up to 20 hours of CE credit by taking correspondence or web-based course from an approved CE sponsor.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Ethics for Healthcare Professionals

Get one year unlimited PT CEUs $39

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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Phone: 888-473-4858 Website: Visit Site Address: 100 West Randolph, 9th Floor
Chicago 60601

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Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Illinois Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Illinois requires

20 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, April 30, 2021

CEs not required.

Must complete 20 contact hours biennially.

Special Requirements

3 contact hours in ethics
1 contact hour in Sexual Harassment Prevetion

Required Courses

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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Phone: 888-473-4858 Website: Visit Site Address: 100 West Randolph, 9th Floor
Chicago 60601

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Illinois Occupational Therapist (OT)

Illinois Requires

24 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Illinois requires

24 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

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Last Updated: Tuesday, February 15, 2022

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Occupational therapy assistants shall complete 24 contact hours of CE relevant to the practice of occupational therapy during each prerenewal period as a condition of renewal. A prerenewal period is the 24 months preceding December 31 in the year of the renewal.

Special Requirements

In each renewal period, one (1) contact hour shall include a course on ethics.

Required Courses

Ethics for Healthcare Professionals

Get one year unlimited OT CEUs $39

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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Phone: 888-473-4858 Website: Visit Site Address: 100 West Randolph, 9th Floor
Chicago 60601

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Illinois Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Illinois Requires

24 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Illinois requires

24 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Monday, February 14, 2022

Occupational therapy assistants shall complete 24 contact hours of CE relevant to the practice of occupational therapy during each prerenewal period as a condition of renewal. A prerenewal period is the 24 months preceding December 31 in the year of the renewal.

Special Requirements

In each renewal period, one (1) contact hour shall include a course on ethics.

Get one year unlimited OTA CEUs $39

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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Phone: 888-473-4858 Website: Visit Site Address: 100 West Randolph, 9th Floor
Chicago 60601

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Illinois Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Illinois Requires

40 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Illinois requires

40 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, April 30, 2021

Athletic Trainers shall complete 40 hours of CE relevant to the practice of athletic training during each prerenewal period. The prerenewal period is the 24 months preceding the expiration date of the license.

Get one year unlimited AT CEUs $39

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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Phone: 888-473-4858 Website: Visit Site Address: 100 West Randolph, 9th Floor
Chicago 60601

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Illinois Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Illinois Requires

24 Hours

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Illinois requires

24 hours

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, April 30, 2021

Every renewal applicant shall complete 24 hours of Continuing Education (CE) relevant to the practice of respiratory care required during each prerenewal period. A prerenewal period is the 24 months preceding October 31 in the year of the renewal.

Get one year unlimited RT CEUs $39

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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations

Phone: 188-847-3485 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 100 West Randolph, 9th Floor
Chicago 60601

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