Ohio RN license renewal and continuing education

This page explains the ACLS certification process in Ohio, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in Ohio through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

Ohio Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
State Medical Board of Ohio for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Ohio State Dental Board for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
AN ORGANIZATION for body artists accepts our First Aid, BBP, CPR because our course satisfies their rules.
Ohio Dept of Health Public Swimming Pool Program for lifeguards accepts our BLS because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

Application fee ($75)
All applications are to be completed online through the State of Ohio eLicense system.
Criminal records check
A representative informed me that it may be easier to get your background check done in Ohio. Verification of license via paper request or via Nursys.
Proof of English proficiency if you were educated abroad and a CGFNS Professional Report
Two contact hours regarding Category A, Ohio Law and Rules
For more information and to view the application, visit the Ohio Board of Nursing Endorsement Applicants page and scroll down to endorsement applicants.

RN renewal takes place every two years during odd numbered years. License expiration dates have recently changed to October 31 due to a change in Ohio state law.

Continuing education

You will need to complete at least 24 contact hours and at least one must be from Category A. If your endorsement will cause you to have less than 12 months of practice by the time of your renewal, you will only need 12 contact hours.

Visit the Ohio Board of Nursing Continuing Education requirements page for detailed information and access the continuing education FAQ.

Contact information

Ohio Board of Nursing web address

Business hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

17 South High Street, Suite 400
Columbus, Ohio 43215-7410

Phone: 614-466-3947

Press one for New and Existing Nurse Licensing, then press two for endorsements, then two to speak with a representative. More than likely though, you will be directed to voicemail.

You may also press four to reach a receptionist from the main menu as well.

Fax: 614.466.0388

FAQ

See the Ohio Board of Nursing continuing education FAQ for more information.

In-person training

	Blended class	Classroom
Format	This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class.	This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion	Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor.	Contact a Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time	The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approximately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level.	A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in OH.

Zane State College
1555 Newark Road/ Zanesville, OH BLS ACLS PALS

Life Matters Community, LLC
9025 Sandy Oak Trail/ Chardon, OH BLS ACLS PALS

Cleveland CPR
1460 E. Ninth Street (Hampton Inn)/ Cleveland, OH BLS ACLS PALS

Northeast Ohio Healthcare Advocacy Organization
3950 Ben Hur Ave, Unit 3/ Willoughby, OH BLS ACLS PALS

CPR School House
5900 Roche Drive Suite 110/ Columbus, OH BLS ACLS PALS

CPR for Life
9550 Campton Ridge Drive/ Chardon, OH BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 94 training sites in OH. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.

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