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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

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Iowa requires

36 hours Every three years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

36 contact hours for a 3 year license renewal.

Special Requirements

ARNPs, RNs and LPNs who regularly examine, attend, counsel or treat dependent adults or children in Iowa are required to complete training related to the identification and reporting of child/dependent adult abuse. The licensee is required to complete at least two hours of training every five years. These courses MUST be taken through the Iowa Department of Public Health.

*Nurses should take coursework that is applicable to one's practice area.*
The following areas are deemed appropriate subject matter for CEU:

Nursing practice related to health care of patients/clients/families in any setting.
Professional growth and development related to nursing practice roles and designed to enhance the delivery of patient care and health service.
Sciences upon which nursing practice, nursing education, or nursing research is based.
Social, economic, or ethical/legal aspects of healthcare.
Management or administration of healthcare, healthcare personnel, or healthcare facilities.
Education of patients, or their significant others, students, or any personnel in the healthcare field.

Licensees are required to keep the following documentation, as applicable, for a period of four years: certificates of attendance, letters verifying special approval for informal offerings from non-approved providers, transcripts, proof of certification and documentation of compliance with an exemption. The certificates of attendance shall include licensee name, course date, course title, awarded hours, and provider approval information.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Mandatory reporter trainings for child and dependent adult abuse. Mandatory reporter training can be completed at https://dhs.iowa.gov/child-welfare/mandatoryreporter or https://training.aealearningonline.org/course/WS00009999

Get one year unlimited RN CEUs $39

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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Iowa Board of Nursing

Phone: 515-281-3264 Fax: 515-281-4825 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 400 SW 8th Street Ste B
Des Moines, IA 50309

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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Iowa Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

2 Required Courses

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

(2 + 1) Required Courses

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Special Requirements

ARNPs, RNs and LPNs who regularly examine, attend, counsel or treat dependent adults or children in Iowa are required to complete training related to the identification and reporting of child/dependent adult abuse. The licensee is required to complete at least two hours of training every five years. These courses MUST be taken through the Iowa Department of Public Health.

*Nurses should take coursework that is applicable to one's practice area.*
The following areas are deemed appropriate subject matter for CEU:

Nursing practice related to health care of patients/clients/families in any setting.
Professional growth and development related to nursing practice roles and designed to enhance the delivery of patient care and health service.
Sciences upon which nursing practice, nursing education, or nursing research is based.
Social, economic, or ethical/legal aspects of healthcare.
Management or administration of healthcare, healthcare personnel, or healthcare facilities.
Education of patients, or their significant others, students, or any personnel in the healthcare field.

Licensees are required to keep the following documentation, as applicable, for a period of four years: certificates of attendance, letters verifying special approval for informal offerings from non-approved providers, transcripts, proof of certification and documentation of compliance with an exemption. The certificates of attendance shall include licensee name, course date, course title, awarded hours, and provider approval information.

Required Courses

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

Get one year unlimited ARNP CEUs $39

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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Iowa Board of Nursing

Phone: 515-281-3264 Fax: 515-281-4825 Website: Visit Site Address: 400 SW 8th Street Ste B
Des Moines, 50309

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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Iowa Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Iowa Requires

36 Hours

Every three years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Iowa requires

36 hours Every three years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

36 contact hours for a 3 year license renewal. 24 contact hours for a license renewal held less than 3 years. 12 contact hours for reactivation of an inactive license.

Special Requirements

ARNPs, RNs and LPNs who regularly examine, attend, counsel or treat dependent adults or children in Iowa are required to complete training related to the identification and reporting of child/dependent adult abuse. The licensee is required to complete at least two hours of training every five years. These courses MUST be taken through the Iowa Department of Public Health.

*Nurses should take coursework that is applicable to one's practice area.*
The following areas are deemed appropriate subject matter for CEU:

Nursing practice related to health care of patients/clients/families in any setting.
Professional growth and development related to nursing practice roles and designed to enhance the delivery of patient care and health service.
Sciences upon which nursing practice, nursing education, or nursing research is based.
Social, economic, or ethical/legal aspects of healthcare.
Management or administration of healthcare, healthcare personnel, or healthcare facilities.
Education of patients, or their significant others, students, or any personnel in the healthcare field.

Licensees are required to keep the following documentation, as applicable, for a period of four years: certificates of attendance, letters verifying special approval for informal offerings from non-approved providers, transcripts, proof of certification and documentation of compliance with an exemption. The certificates of attendance shall include licensee name, course date, course title, awarded hours, and provider approval information.

Required Courses

Get one year unlimited LPN CEUs $39

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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Iowa Board of Nursing

Phone: 515-281-3264 Fax: 515-281-4825 Website: Visit Site Address: 400 SW 8th Street Ste B
Des Moines, 50309

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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Iowa Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

CEs not required.

You must work as a CNA at certified Long Term Care facilities (Nursing Homes, Skilled Care Facilities and Skilled or Swing Bed Units in a hospital), for at least one eight (8) consecutive hour shift within a twenty-four (24) month period

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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Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry

Phone: 515-281-4077 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: Lucas State Office Building, 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines 50319

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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Iowa Physical Therapist (PT)

Iowa Requires

40 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Iowa requires

40 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Must earn 40 of continuing education biennially

Special Requirements

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 10 hours of credit for a physical therapist licensee and 5 hours of credit for
a physical therapist assistant 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.

Get one year unlimited PT CEUs $39

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

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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Iowa Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Iowa Requires

20 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Iowa requires

20 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

must earn 20 hours of continuing education biennially

Special Requirements

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 10 hours of credit for a physical therapist licensee and 5 hours of credit for
a physical therapist assistant 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.

Get one year unlimited PTA CEUs $39

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

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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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: Monday, February 14, 2022

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.

Get one year unlimited OT CEUs $39

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

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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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: Monday, February 14, 2022

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.

Get one year unlimited OTA CEUs $39

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

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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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

CEUfast Meets All Requirements

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

All Requirements

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.

Required Courses

Child Abuse: Iowa Mandatory Reporter Training

Get one year unlimited AT CEUs $39

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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All Requirements

Bureau of Professional Licensure Iowa Department of Public Health

Phone: 515-281-0254 Fax: 515-281-3121 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines 50319

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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Iowa Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Iowa Requires

12 Hours

Every year

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Iowa requires

12 hours Every year

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

CEUfast Meets All Requirements

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

All Requirements

All licenses are required to be renewed annually or biennially before July 1st. Respiratory therapists are required to provide proof of 12 clock hours per year of continuing education prior to renewal.

Get one year unlimited RT CEUs $39

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All Requirements

State of Idaho Board of Medicine

Phone: 208-327-7000 Fax: 208-327-7005 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1755 Westgate Dr., Ste 140
Boise 83704

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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