How many CE hours do nurses need in Utah?

Registered Nurses (RN) in Utah need 30 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.

What are the mandatory CE topics in Utah?

Mandatory CE topics in Utah include: Continuing Competency, Suicide Prevention Training, Controlled Substance Prescribing (APRN with Prescriptive Authority).

What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Utah?

Nursing licenses in Utah must be renewed every 2 years. The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.

What license types does Utah regulate?

Utah regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN, CNA.

Utah RN License Renewal Requirements

Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-04

Quick Facts

Renewal Cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE Hours (RN)	30 contact hours
Renewal Fee (RN)	$68
Compact State (NLC)	Yes — NLC member
License Types	RN, APRN, LPN, CNA

Utah requires nurses to meet a continuing competency requirement every two years, with three flexible pathways: 400 hours of licensed practice, 200 practice hours plus 15 CE hours, or 30 CE contact hours. All nurses must also complete a suicide prevention training course. APRNs with prescriptive authority have an additional 4-hour controlled substance CE requirement. RN and LPN licenses expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years. Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, and renewal fees are $68 for RNs and LPNs, and $78 for APRNs.

This data is verified against the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Board of Nursing — last checked 2026-02-04. If anything looks off, let me know.

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How to Renew Your Utah Nursing License

1Log in to the Utah DOPL online licensing portal at dopl.utah.gov
2Select your license type and begin the renewal process
3Confirm you have met the continuing competency requirement (400 practice hours, 200 practice hours + 15 CE hours, or 30 CE hours)
4Complete the required suicide prevention training if not already done
5APRNs with prescriptive authority: confirm completion of 4 hours of controlled substance CE
6Answer all disclosure and attestation questions
7Pay the renewal fee ($68 for RN/LPN, $78 for APRN)
8Submit the renewal application before January 31

Visit the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Board of Nursing website for the official renewal portal.

CE Hours by License Type

hours / 2 years

Renewal fee: $68

APRN

hours / 2 years

Renewal fee: $78

LPN

hours / 2 years

Renewal fee: $68

CNA

hours / 2 years

Renewal fee: $20

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	License Types	Description
Continuing Competency	30	Required	RNLPNCNA	Complete one of the following: (1) 400 hours of licensed nursing practice in the preceding 2 years, (2) 200 hours of licensed practice plus 15 contact hours of approved CE, or (3) 30 contact hours of approved continuing education.
Suicide Prevention Training	1	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	Complete at least one pre-approved online suicide prevention training available through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (included in the total CE hours).
Controlled Substance Prescribing (APRN with Prescriptive Authority)	4	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete at least 3.5 hours of approved controlled substance CE and 0.5 hours from the DOPL online controlled substance tutorial (included in total CE hours).

Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: January 31 of odd-numbered years (RN); January 31 of even-numbered years (LPN/APRN)
Grace Period: Utah allows a late renewal period with an additional late fee. After the grace period, reinstatement is required.
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 4 years in case of audit by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Board of Nursing

Important Notes

• Utah offers three pathways to meet continuing competency: 400 practice hours, 200 practice hours + 15 CE hours, or 30 CE hours
• All renewing nurses must complete a suicide prevention training through a pre-approved online course
• APRNs with prescriptive authority have an additional 4-hour controlled substance CE requirement
• RN and LPN licenses expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years
• Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state
• Retain CE certificates for at least 4 years for potential audit
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

ANCCState Board of Nursing

Renew Online

Late Fees & Reinstatement

Late Renewal Fees

RN: $25
LPN: $25

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $150
LPN: $150

CE Audit Information

State board may conduct random CE audits. Retain all CE certificates for at least 4 years.

Board Resources

Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Board of Nursing

https://dopl.utah.gov/nursing/

Sources

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How to Renew Your Utah Nursing License

1Log in to the Utah DOPL online licensing portal at dopl.utah.gov

2Select your license type and begin the renewal process

3Confirm you have met the continuing competency requirement (400 practice hours, 200 practice hours + 15 CE hours, or 30 CE hours)

4Complete the required suicide prevention training if not already done

5APRNs with prescriptive authority: confirm completion of 4 hours of controlled substance CE

6Answer all disclosure and attestation questions

7Pay the renewal fee ($68 for RN/LPN, $78 for APRN)

8Submit the renewal application before January 31

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	License Types	Description
Continuing Competency	30	Required	RNLPNCNA	Complete one of the following: (1) 400 hours of licensed nursing practice in the preceding 2 years, (2) 200 hours of licensed practice plus 15 contact hours of approved CE, or (3) 30 contact hours of approved continuing education.
Suicide Prevention Training	1	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	Complete at least one pre-approved online suicide prevention training available through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (included in the total CE hours).
Controlled Substance Prescribing (APRN with Prescriptive Authority)	4	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete at least 3.5 hours of approved controlled substance CE and 0.5 hours from the DOPL online controlled substance tutorial (included in total CE hours).

Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: January 31 of odd-numbered years (RN); January 31 of even-numbered years (LPN/APRN)
Grace Period: Utah allows a late renewal period with an additional late fee. After the grace period, reinstatement is required.
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 4 years in case of audit by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Board of Nursing

Important Notes

• Utah offers three pathways to meet continuing competency: 400 practice hours, 200 practice hours + 15 CE hours, or 30 CE hours

• All renewing nurses must complete a suicide prevention training through a pre-approved online course

• APRNs with prescriptive authority have an additional 4-hour controlled substance CE requirement

• RN and LPN licenses expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years

• Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state

• Retain CE certificates for at least 4 years for potential audit

• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing.