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Kansas Continuing Education Requirements
Details about continuing education and license renewal in Kansas. Jump straight to your profession below.
Kansas Registered Nurse (RN)
30
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
RNs shall earn thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Phone785-296-4929
Fax785-296-3929
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson Street Suite #1051
Topeka, KS 66612-1230
900 SW Jackson Street Suite #1051
Topeka, KS 66612-1230
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.
Kansas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
30
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
APRNs shall earn thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
- Hours shall be related to the advanced practice registered nurse role.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Phone785-296-4929
Fax785-296-3929
WebsiteVisit Site
Address
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson Street Suite #1051
Topeka, KS 66612-1230
900 SW Jackson Street Suite #1051
Topeka, KS 66612-1230
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.
Kansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
30
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
LPNs shall earn thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Phone785-296-4929
Fax785-296-3929
WebsiteVisit Site
Address
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson Street Suite #1051
Topeka, KS 66612-1230
900 SW Jackson Street Suite #1051
Topeka, KS 66612-1230
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.
Kansas Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
CEs not required.
CNAs are required to perform 8 hours in a two-year period of activities of daily living. No continuing education is required.
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Health Occupations Credentialing
Phone785-296-6877
Fax785-296-3075
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
503 S. Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
Topeka, KS 66603
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.
Kansas Home Health Aid (HHA)
Last Updated: Thursday, January 18, 2024
CEs not required.
CNAs are required to perform 8 hours in a two-year period of activities of daily living.
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Health Occupations Credentialing
Phone785-296-6877
Address
503 S. Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
Topeka, KS 66603
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.
Kansas Medical Assistant (MA)
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
CEs not required.
Kansas does not have any state requirements to practice as a medical assistant. However, most employers require medical assistants who have earned a certain level of competency through a formal course of education in medical assisting and national certification.
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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