Ohio LPN license renewal requirements
What Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-03 requires licensed practical nurses to complete for license renewal — total hours, the topics that are specifically mandated, and how often each one comes due.
Renewal at a glance
How to renew your Ohio LPN license
- Confirm your renewal date
Check the expiration date on your Ohio LPN license and begin before the board deadline.
- Complete the required education
Complete 24 contact hours every 2 years, including any mandated subjects listed below.
- Keep your completion records
Save course certificates and supporting documents in case the board requests proof or selects your renewal for audit.
- Renew through the official board
Submit your renewal through Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-03 and confirm that your renewed license is active.
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Mandated topics
The full breakdown is free with an account
Ohio mandates 2 specific subjects. A free account shows which subjects they are, the hours earmarked for each, and how often each comes due — including the ones due only every second or third renewal, which are exactly what gets missed.
Quick answers
Ohio LPN renewal questions
How many CE hours are required for Ohio LPN renewal?
Ohio requires 24 contact hours every 2 years for this license.
How often does a Ohio LPN license renew?
The published renewal cycle is 2 years. Confirm your individual expiration date with Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-03.
Where should I verify the requirements before renewing?
Use the official source from Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-03. A free Currendo account shows the exact source link and the date these figures were last checked, below.
Source & verification
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