The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation requires many licensed professionals to demonstrate attendance of continuing education provided by an approved CE sponsor.
This list represents the health and allied health care practitioners currently afforded CEUs through our programs. We are continually acquiring sponsorship licenses and organization approvals for professionals in Illinois. If you do not see your profession listed, please consult the IDFPR website for requirements and contact us for available programs.
Counselors - Professional/Clinical
CE Required: 30 hours every 2 years
License Renewal: 3/31, odd years
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Dental Hygienists
CE Required: 32 hours every 3 years
License Renewal: 9/30, year 2012, 2015, 2018...
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Dietitians/Nutritionists
CE Required: 30 hours every 2 years
License Renewal: 10/31, odd years
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Marriage and Family Counselor
CE Required: 30 hours every 2 years
License Renewal: 2/28, odd years
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Massage Therapists
CE Required: 24 hours every 2 years
License Renewal: 12/31, even years
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Nurses*
CE Required:
20 hours every 2 years for RNs/LPNs
50 hours every 2 years for APNs
License Renewal:
LPN - 1/31, odd years, view the regulation here
RN - 5/31, even years, view the regulation here
APN - 5/31, even years, view regulation here
*The Nurse Practice Act has been revised to require CEs for RNs and LPNs for future renewal cycles. To review proposed requirements, click here.
Nursing Home Administrators
CE Required: 36 hours every 2 years
License Renewal: 11/30, odd years
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Occupational Therapists
CE Required: 24 hours every 2 years
License Renewal: 12/31, odd years
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Physical Therapists
CE Required: 40 hours every 2 years
License Renewal: 9/30 , even years
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Respiratory Therapists
CE Required: 24 hours every 2 years
License Renewal: 10/31, odd years
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Social Workers
CE Required: 30 hours every 2 years
License Renewal: 11/30, odd years
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