Course Description

1 Hour Mandated Reporter Training CE – Illinois Nursing

✅ Approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
✅ Provider Number: 236.000249
✅ Only $19.99 | No added or extra fees
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced | Instant Certificate

Protect vulnerable patients and stay compliant with Illinois nursing renewal expectations with this 1-hour Mandated Reporter Training course. You’ll learn what mandated reporting means in Illinois, how to recognize warning signs of abuse or neglect, and how to take the right steps to report concerns while following professional and legal standards.

✅ This course fulfills the Illinois Nursing requirement: Mandated Reporter Training (1 hour).
If Illinois nursing CE reporting is not required, you’ll receive an instant certificate (also emailed) and you’ll keep it for your renewal records in case of audit.

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✅ Who Should Take This Course?

✅ Registered Nurses (RN)
✅ Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
✅ Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
✅ Nurses working in hospitals, clinics, schools, long-term care, home health, pediatrics, or community care
✅ Any nurse who may encounter vulnerable populations and needs mandated reporter training for renewal compliance

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Illinois Nursing CE & Renewal — What to Know (Important)

✅ Most Illinois nursing licenses renew on a 2-year cycle.
✅ RN / LPN: Commonly require 20 CE hours per renewal cycle (a first-renewal exemption may apply for newly licensed nurses).
✅ APRN: Commonly requires 80 CE hours per renewal cycle (additional specialty and pharmacology-related requirements may apply).

✅ Mandated Reporter Training 
✅ If you work with children in your professional or official capacity, you must complete mandated reporter training at least every 6 years.
✅ You must also attest at each licensure renewal that you understand your mandated reporter responsibilities and the reporting process.
✅ This mandated reporter training can count toward your CE hours (it does not need to be “extra” hours beyond your required total).

✅ Certificate recordkeeping note: Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled through certificate retention and renewal attestation. If provider reporting is not required for Illinois nursing CE, you should save your completion certificate for your records in case of audit.

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How to Renew Your Illinois Nursing License (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Confirm your license type (RN, LPN, APRN) and your renewal cycle ✅
Step 2: Verify how many total CE hours you need for this renewal period ✅
Step 3: Complete required-topic CE that applies to you, including Mandated Reporter Training (1 hour) ✅
Step 4: Complete any remaining CE hours with nursing-relevant electives as needed ✅
Step 5: Download your instant certificate after completion (also emailed) ✅
Step 6: Save all CE certificates together for your renewal records ✅
Step 7: Renew your license and attest completion as required; keep certificates available for audit ✅

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What You’ll Learn — Course Outline (1 Hour)

Subtopic A: Understanding Mandated Reporter Laws in Illinois
✅ What Illinois mandated reporter requirements mean for nurses and why these reports protect vulnerable individuals and the public.

Subtopic B: Identifying Signs of Abuse and Neglect in Patients
✅ Recognizing physical, emotional, and behavioral indicators of mistreatment in children, adults, and elderly patients.

Subtopic C: Reporting Procedures and Legal Protections for Reporters
✅ Step-by-step reporting process, documentation basics, confidentiality expectations, and legal protections for good-faith reporting.

Subtopic D: The Role of Nurses in Protecting Vulnerable Populations
✅ How nurses serve as frontline advocates by noticing red flags, documenting appropriately, and acting ethically and promptly.

Subtopic E: Common Misconceptions and Barriers to Reporting
✅ Addressing fears, uncertainty, and myths that prevent reporting—and how to move forward with confidence.

Subtopic F: Case Studies — Real-Life Reporting Scenarios
✅ Practical scenarios showing what to do, what not to do, and how early reporting can improve safety and outcomes.

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Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ Instant certificate upon completion (download + email)
✅ 100% online and self-paced
✅ Log in/out anytime without losing your place
✅ Money-back guarantee
✅ Trusted continuing education provider for 10+ years
✅ Support by call or text: 1-800-698-2770

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FAQ

Is this course approved for Illinois Nursing CE?
✅ Yes. This course is offered by an IDFPR-approved provider (Provider Number: 236.000249).

Does this course fulfill the Illinois Mandated Reporter Training (1 hour) requirement?
✅ Yes. This course is designed to satisfy Mandated Reporter Training (1 hour) for Illinois nursing renewal when applicable.

Do all Illinois nurses need mandated reporter training?
✅ Not always. If you work with children in your professional or official capacity, you must complete mandated reporter training at least every 6 years and attest at each renewal that you understand your responsibilities.

How long is the course?
✅ It is a 1-hour course (60 minutes).

Is the course fully online and self-paced?
✅ Yes. You can complete it 100% online on your schedule.

Can I log in and out without losing progress?
✅ Yes. Your progress is saved so you can stop and return anytime.

When will I get my certificate?
✅ Immediately after completion. You can download it right away and it will also be emailed to you.

Do you report my hours to Illinois for nursing CE?
✅ Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled via certificate retention and renewal attestation. If reporting is not required, you simply keep your certificate for your records.

Are there any extra fees at checkout?
✅ No. The price is $19.99 with no added or extra fees.

What if I’m audited?
✅ Keep your completion certificate with your renewal records so you can provide proof if requested.

What if I need help while taking the course?
✅ Call or text 1-800-698-2770 and we’ll help you.

Is there a refund policy?
✅ Yes. You’re covered by our money-back guarantee.

Course Details

• IDFPR Approved Renewal - Provider #236.000249.
• 1 Credit Hour.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.