Iowa

Iowa Continuing Education Requirements

Below are details about continuing education and license renewal in Iowa. You can skip to your profession by selecting it from the drop down list above.

Iowa Registered Nurse (RN)

Iowa Requires

36 Hours

Every three years

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#P0274

Iowa requires

36 hours Every three years

ANCC

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Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2025

RNs shall earn 36 hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements

Any nurse working with children and/or dependent adults is a mandatory reporter. It is important to note that "working with" does not always mean “hands on nursing care." This may mean observation or treatment of a child or dependent adult. Nurses providing care to dependent adults or children in Iowa must take a mandatory reporter course.

DS 168 Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training
DS 169 Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

CEUFast is unable to provide this course for Iowa-mandated reporters.
Effective July 1, 2019, Iowa HHS is responsible for developing and providing all training for mandatory reporters in Iowa, which can be located thru your "Workday Account".

Certificates of completion for both mandatory reporter trainings are required for the following situations:

Employment in a licensed position
License renewal

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Mandatory reporter trainings for child and dependent adult abuse. Mandatory reporter training can be completed on the Iowa Department of Human Services website. https://dhs.iowa.gov/child-welfare/mandatoryreporter

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Iowa Board of Nursing

Phone: 515-281-3255 Fax: 515-281-4825 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 6200 Park Avenue Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50321

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Iowa Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Iowa Requires

36 Hours

Every three years

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#P0274

Iowa requires

36 hours Every three years

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Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2025

APRNs shall earn thirty-six (36) hours of continuing education every three (3) year license renewal.

Two contact hours of continuing education (CE) regarding the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain, including recommendations on limitations on dosages and the length of prescriptions, risk factors for abuse, and nonopioid and nonpharmacologic therapy options.
On June 27, 2023, a one-time requirement went into effect for all DEA prescribers. DEA prescribers must complete 8 hours of education on the treatment or management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
If you provide care to children or dependent adults, two (2) hours of mandatory reporter training is required. Training is available directly from the Iowa Health & Human Services here.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Mandatory reporter trainings for child and dependent adult abuse. Mandatory reporter training can be completed on the Iowa Department of Human Services website. https://dhs.iowa.gov/child-welfare/mandatoryreporter

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Iowa Board of Nursing

Phone: 515-281-3624 Fax: 515-281-4825 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: Dept of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines 50321

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Iowa Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Iowa Requires

36 Hours

Every three years

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#P0274

Iowa requires

36 hours Every three years

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Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2024

Iowa LIPNs are required to complete 36 contact hours for a 3-year license renewal.

Appropriate subject matter for continuing education credit includes:

Nursing practice related to health care in any setting
Professional growth and development related to nursing practice
Patient care and health services
Sciences supporting nursing practice, education, or research
e.g., nursing theories and biological, physical, behavioral, computer, social, or basic sciences
Social, economic, ethical and legal aspects of healthcare
Management or administration of health care, healthcare personnel, or healthcare facilities
Education of patients, or their significant others, students, or personnel in the healthcare field

Special Requirements

In Iowa, two separate mandatory reporter trainings are required for most school employees. The two mandatory reporter trainings are:

Mandatory Reporter: Child Abuse
Mandatory Reporter: Dependent Adult Abuse

CEUFast is unable to provide this course for Iowa-mandated reporters.
Effective July 1, 2019, Iowa HHS is responsible for developing and providing all training for mandatory reporters in Iowa.

Certificates of completion for both mandatory reporter trainings are required for the following situations:

Employment in a licensed position
License renewal

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Iowa Board of Nursing

Phone: 515-281-3255 Fax: 515-281-4825 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 6200 Park Avenue Suite 100
Des Moines 50321

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Iowa Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2024

CEs not required.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires that a CNA perform at least a day of nursing or nursing-related duties every 24 months. Additionally, long-term care facilities only are required to provide and CNAs are required to complete at least 12 hours of in-service training per year.

Please check with your facility/employer to ensure CEUFast courses are accepted.

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Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry

Phone: 515-281-7102 Fax: 515-281-6259 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines 50321

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Iowa Physical Therapist (PT)

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2024

All Requirements

Must earn 40 hours of continuing education biennially
A minimum of 30 hours shall be directly and primarily related to the clinical application of physical therapy.
Continuing education hours of credit in the following topics are not considered to be directly
and primarily related to the clinical application of physical therapy and therefore must not exceed a
maximum combined total of 5 hours of credit for a physical therapist licensee:
(1) Business-related topics, such as marketing, time management, government regulations, and
other like topics.
(2) Personal skills topics, such as career burnout, communication skills, human relations, and other
like topics.
(3) General health topics, such as clinical research, CPR, mandatory reporter training, and other
like topics.

Special Requirements

In Iowa, two separate mandatory reporter trainings are required for most school employees. The two mandatory reporter trainings are:
Mandatory Reporter: Child Abuse
Mandatory Reporter: Dependent Adult Abuse
CEUFast is unable to provide this course for Iowa-mandated reporters.
Effective July 1, 2019, Iowa HHS is responsible for developing and providing all training for mandatory reporters in Iowa. https://dhs.iowa.gov/child-welfare/mandatoryreporter

Certificates of completion for both mandatory reporter trainings are required for the following situations:
Employment in a licensed position
License renewal

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Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy

Phone: 515-281-0254 Fax: 515-281-3121 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 321 E 12th Street, 5th Floor
Des Moines 50319-0075

All Requirements

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Iowa Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2024

Must earn 20 hours of continuing education biennially
A minimum of 15 hours shall be directly and primarily related to the clinical application of physical therapy.
Continuing education hours of credit in the following topics are not considered to be directly
and primarily related to the clinical application of physical therapy and therefore must not exceed a
maximum combined total of 5 hours of credit for a physical therapist licensee:
(1) Business-related topics, such as marketing, time management, government regulations, and
other like topics.
(2) Personal skills topics, such as career burnout, communication skills, human relations, and other
like topics.
(3) General health topics, such as clinical research, CPR, mandatory reporter training, and other
like topics.

Special Requirements

In Iowa, two separate mandatory reporter trainings are required for most school employees. The two mandatory reporter trainings are:
Mandatory Reporter: Child Abuse
Mandatory Reporter: Dependent Adult Abuse
CEUFast is unable to provide this course for Iowa-mandated reporters.
Effective July 1, 2019, Iowa HHS is responsible for developing and providing all training for mandatory reporters in Iowa. https://dhs.iowa.gov/child-welfare/mandatoryreporter

Certificates of completion for both mandatory reporter trainings are required for the following situations:
Employment in a licensed position
License renewal

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy

Phone: 515-281-0254 Fax: 515-281-3121 Website: Visit Site Address: 321 E 12th Street, 5th Floor
Des Moines 50319-0075

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Iowa Occupational Therapist (OT)

Iowa Requires

30 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Iowa requires

30 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024

Each biennium, each person who is licensed to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in this state shall be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education approved by the board; a minimum of 20 hours shall be directly and primarily related to the clinical application of occupational therapy.

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Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy

Phone: 515-281-0254 Fax: 515-281-7969 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 400 SW 8th Street Suite D
Des Moines 50309

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Iowa Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Iowa Requires

15 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Iowa requires

15 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024

Each biennium, each person who is licensed to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in this state shall be required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education approved by the board; a minimum of 10 hours shall be directly and primarily related to the clinical application of occupational therapy.

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Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy

Phone: 515-281-0254 Fax: 515-281-7969 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 400 SW 8th Street Suite D
Des Moines 50309

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Iowa Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Iowa Requires

50 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Iowa requires

50 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2024

Each biennium, an athletic trainer in this state shall be required to complete a minimum of 50 hours of continining education approved by the board.

Continuing education hours of credit shall be obtained by participating in a course provided by a BOC-approved provider of continuing education.

Special Requirements

In Iowa, two separate mandatory reporter trainings are required for most school employees. The two mandatory reporter trainings are:
Mandatory Reporter: Child Abuse
Mandatory Reporter: Dependent Adult Abuse
CEUFast is unable to provide this course for Iowa-mandated reporters.
Effective July 1, 2019, Iowa HHS is responsible for developing and providing all training for mandatory reporters in Iowa. https://dhs.iowa.gov/child-welfare/mandatoryreporter

Certificates of completion for both mandatory reporter trainings are required for the following situations:
Employment in a licensed position
License renewal

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Dept of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing

Phone: 515-281-0254 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 6200 Park Avenue Suite 100
Des Moines 50321

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Iowa Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Iowa Requires

24 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Iowa requires

24 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

CEUfast Meets All Requirements

Last Updated: Saturday, December 23, 2023

All Requirements

Respiratory Care Practitioners in Iowa must complete a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education each biennium. The compliance period shall extend for a two-year period beginning on April 1 of each even-numbered year and ending on March 31st of the next even-numbered year.

CEUFast can provide continuing education courses because the Bureau of Professional Licensure does not pre-approve continuing education providers, sponsors, or individual programs. It is the licensees' responsibility to determine if the continuing education program meets the board requirements.

Special Requirements

Mandatory Reporter Training

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Mandatory Reporter Training https://hhs.iowa.gov/child-welfare/mandatoryreporter

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Dept. of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing

Phone: 515-281-0254 Fax: 515-281-7969 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines 50321

All Requirements

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Iowa Medical Assistant (MA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

CEs not required.

Iowa medical assistants do not hold state licensing. Nor are they mandated to hold third-party certification – at least not by state law. Actual requirements vary by employer.

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Iowa Department of Public Health

Phone: 515-281-7689 Website: Visit Site Address: Lucas State Office Building
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines 50319-0075

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