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Continuing Education Information for Nurses

Follow the links below for more information.

  • ARNP Continuing Education Requirements

  • Audits of Continuing Education

  • Continuing Education Basic Requirements

    This page includes appropriate subject matter, suggested CE providers, and credits that don't count for CE requirements.

  • Exemptions and Special Approvals

  • Mandatory Reporter Course

    This page outlines who needs to take Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult courses and where to find them.

  • Providers of Continuing Education

    This page includes both the list of approved providers and the application process to become an approved provider. 

Iowa Code regarding Nursing Continuing Education

To see the Iowa Administrative Code regarding continuing education, follow the link below:

  • IAC 655 Chapter 5: Continuing Education

    Iowa Administrative Code 655.5 (full chapter). 

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