Michigan · LPN/LVN
Michigan LPN/LVN CE requirements and approved online courses
25 contact hours every 2 years for licensed practical and vocational nurses licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA). Here is exactly what counts — and the courses that satisfy it.
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Michigan LPN/LVN requirements at a glance
- Total contact hours
- 25 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Pharmacology
- Counts toward total
- Reporting
- Self-report
| Mandatory topic | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pain and Symptom Management | 2 hours | — |
| Implicit Bias Training | 2 hours | — |
| Human Trafficking | one-time | — |
Source: Placeholder citation: Mich. Admin. Code R 338.10501 (admin-managed field). · last verified 2026-04-27. Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA)
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General CE for licensed practical and vocational nurses
Matched on your license, not on Michigan's rules. Check your own renewal requirements before you count these hours.
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Michigan LPN/LVN CE questions
- How many CE hours does a LPN/LVN need in Michigan?
- 25 contact hours every 2 years. Michigan RN CE requirement: 25 contact hours every 2 years, including 2 hours pain and symptom management, implicit bias training, and one-time human trafficking training.
- Is online CE accepted for LPN/LVN renewal in Michigan?
- Yes. Michigan 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 Michigan?
- User self-report; audit on request Keep your certificates — we also give you an audit-ready export to self-report.
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