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Colorado Continuing Education Requirements

Details about continuing education and license renewal in Colorado. Jump straight to your profession below.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Home Health Aid (HHA) Registered Nurse (RN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Assistant (MA)

Colorado Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
CEs not required.
A nurse aide must attest that she/he has received monetary compensation for performing at least
eight (8) hours of nursing care activities during the twenty-four (24) months prior to the renewal or
reinstatement application date. 

 
Colorado Board of Nursing
Phone303-894-7800
Fax303-894-7693
WebsiteVisit Site
Address 1560 Broadway
Suite 1350
Denver  80202
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.

Colorado Home Health Aid (HHA)

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
CEs not required.
No CE required.
Colorado Board of Nursing
Phone303-894-7800
WebsiteVisit Site
Address 1560 Broadway
Suite 1350
Denver  80202
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.

Colorado Registered Nurse (RN)

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
CEs not required.
No continuing education required for RN renewal.

 
Colorado Board of Nursing
Phone303-894-7800
Fax303-894-7693
WebsiteVisit Site
Address Division of Professions and Occupations
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO  80202
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.

Colorado Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

2 hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Advanced practice nurses with opioid prescriptive authority are required two (2) hours of substance use prevention training, every renewal period.
Colorado Board of Nursing
Phone303-894-7800
Fax303-894-7693
WebsiteVisit Site
Address 1560 Broadway
Suite 1350
Denver  80202
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.

Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
CEs not required.
No CE requirements for Colorado LPNs.
Colorado Board of Nursing
Phone303-894-7800
Fax303-894-7693
WebsiteVisit Site
Address 1560 Broadway
Suite 1350
Denver  80202
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.

Colorado Medical Assistant (MA)

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
CEs not required.
Colorado medical assistants are not licensed; they often hold industry certifications through accredited third-party organizations.
Colorado Medical Board
Phone303-894-7800
Address 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver  80202
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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