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Free Domestic Violence CE for Nurses.

Florida requires 2 hours every third renewal, Kentucky requires a one-time 3-hour course, and Massachusetts ties Chapter 260 training to certain practice settings. Each free course below is accepted in one state only, so pick the one for your board.

4 courses · Last reviewed October 27, 2026

Before you rely on these for a state mandate

These courses are state-specific. The MedCEC course is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing for Florida's 2-hour rule and nowhere else; the Kentucky course is a Kentucky Board of Nursing provider course for Kentucky's one-time requirement; the Simmons training meets Massachusetts Chapter 260 only; the Alaska academy is Alaska Nurses Association credit. A domestic violence course from another state does not satisfy your own board's rule.

Required CE in 3 jurisdictions

Jump to a state page for the full requirement, hours, and acceptable provider list.

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Strategies for Addressing Domestic Violence (Kentucky)
Kentucky Department for Public Health / KCADV
Free 3-contact-hour domestic violence course offered at no charge by the Kentucky Department for Public Health, a Kentucky Board of Nursing continuing education provider, and hosted on TRAIN. Meets Kentucky's one-time 3-hour domestic violence CE requirement for nurses.
Free (offered at no charge); free TRAIN account required; the certificate must be claimed within 30 days of completing the course.
3 contact hoursKentucky Board of Nursing provider (KBN Providership #07-0038-12-2027-001)onlineVerified Oct 2026CertificateKY only
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence (Florida)
MedCEC Medical Continuing Education Center
Free 2-contact-hour Florida domestic violence course from MedCEC, a Florida Board of Nursing approved provider. The course page states it satisfies the 2-hour domestic violence requirement under section 456.031, Florida Statutes, and rule 64B9-5.010, and CE Broker lists it as approved for RN, LPN and APRN under the Florida Board of Nursing (Domestic Violence, 2 hours). Last reviewed December 20, 2024; listed through December 20, 2027.
Free; a free MedCEC account is required. The certificate is issued after the post-test evaluation survey, and MedCEC reports completions to CE Broker within 24 hours.
2 contact hoursFlorida Board of Nursing approved provider #50-23381 (CE Broker course 20-650609)onlineVerified Oct 2026CertificateFL only
Domestic Violence
Domestic and Sexual Violence Training (Chapter 260)
Simmons University (MA DPH-approved)
Free online training that satisfies the Massachusetts Chapter 260 domestic- and sexual-violence training requirement for nurse licensure. The training and certificate are free; a graded CEU-credit version is an optional paid add-on.
Free training and certificate satisfy the MA Chapter 260 requirement; the only paid option is optional graded CEU credit.
Varies by courseMA DPH-approvedonlineVerified Oct 2026CertificateMA only
Domestic Violence
Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (Online)
UAA College of Health, CDVSA & Alaska Nurses Association
Free 24.5-contact-hour online forensic nursing academy (Part 1) covering domestic violence and sexual assault care, jointly provided by UAA, Alaska's Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, and the Alaska Nurses Association.
Provided at no charge; enroll free on the AaNA Thinkific site. Substantial commitment (20 to 25 hours of work). Part 2 is a separate in-person session.
24.5 contact hoursAlaska Nurses Association, approved provider via Montana Nurses Association (ANCC-accredited approver)onlineVerified Oct 2026CertificateAK only
Forensic NursingDomestic Violence

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Frequently asked questions

Does free Domestic Violence CE count toward my nursing license renewal?: Yes, when two things are true: the provider is accredited (for example, ANCC-accredited or on your state board's approved-provider list) and the content matches what your renewal requires. Free CE is not worth less than paid CE. Because acceptance rules vary by state, confirm the specifics with your state Board of Nursing before you rely on a course.
Which states require Domestic Violence CE?: Domestic Violence is a named CE requirement in 3 US jurisdictions: Florida, Massachusetts, Kentucky. Even where it is not separately mandated, these hours generally count toward your total CE. Open your state page for the exact hours and accepted providers.
How do I know if a specific Domestic Violence course will count in my state?: Check that the provider is accredited or on your board's approved list, and that the course covers your state's required content. You can also paste any course into our free course checker to see whether it counts in your state, no account needed.
How many hours of Domestic Violence CE do I need?: It varies by state, and in some states by whether you hold prescriptive authority, so there is no single national number. Many states fold domestic violence into a required-topic portion of your total CE rather than adding hours on top. Your state page lists the exact requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Does free Domestic Violence CE count toward my nursing license renewal?

Yes, when two things are true: the provider is accredited (for example, ANCC-accredited or on your state board's approved-provider list) and the content matches what your renewal requires. Free CE is not worth less than paid CE. Because acceptance rules vary by state, confirm the specifics with your state Board of Nursing before you rely on a course.

Which states require Domestic Violence CE?

Domestic Violence is a named CE requirement in 3 US jurisdictions: Florida, Massachusetts, Kentucky. Even where it is not separately mandated, these hours generally count toward your total CE. Open your state page for the exact hours and accepted providers.

How do I know if a specific Domestic Violence course will count in my state?

Check that the provider is accredited or on your board's approved list, and that the course covers your state's required content. You can also paste any course into our free course checker to see whether it counts in your state, no account needed.

How many hours of Domestic Violence CE do I need?

It varies by state, and in some states by whether you hold prescriptive authority, so there is no single national number. Many states fold domestic violence into a required-topic portion of your total CE rather than adding hours on top. Your state page lists the exact requirement.