Verified May 2026
Continuing Education

Michigan · Licensed Practical Nurse

25 contact hours every 2 years · 3 mandatory topics.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

Total Hours
25 contact hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Basis
Not specified

25 contact hours per 2-year cycle. Max 12hrs in 24-hour period. Pain management (2hrs), implicit bias (2hrs) required each cycle. One-time human trafficking training does NOT count toward the 25hrs.

First Renewal

Initial licensure requires 1 hour human trafficking and 2 hours implicit bias; renewal requires 2 hours pain/symptom management and 2 hours implicit bias

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Pain and symptom management

Required for license renewal

2h
Every cycle

Implicit bias

Required for license renewal; must have pre- and posttest

2h
Every cycle

Human trafficking

Required for initial licensure only

1h
Occasional
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