Updated March 2026

Texas Geriatric Care CE for Nurses

Board Rule 216.3(h) Compliant • 2 Contact Hours

Texas requires all nurses whose practice includes older adult or geriatric populations to complete 2 contact hours of geriatric care continuing education every licensure renewal cycle under Board Rule 216.3(h). This online course fulfills the full requirement—complete at your own pace and receive your certificate instantly.

What is the Texas older adult and geriatric care CE requirement?

Under Board Rule 216.3(h), any Texas-licensed RN, LVN, or APRN whose practice includes older adult or geriatric populations must complete at least 2 contact hours of continuing nursing education in geriatric care every licensure renewal cycle (every 2 years). This requirement applies to licensing periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The course must cover elder abuse, age-related memory changes, age-related disease processes including chronic conditions, and end-of-life issues.

How often do Texas nurses need geriatric care CE?

Unlike jurisprudence and ethics (which is every 3rd renewal), geriatric care CE is required every licensure renewal cycle—every 2 years. If your practice includes any older adult patients, you must complete this requirement each time you renew your Texas nursing license.

Who must complete Texas geriatric care CE?

All Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) whose practice includes older adult or geriatric populations. Given that older adults represent a significant portion of patients across hospitals, clinics, home health, long-term care, and emergency departments, this requirement applies to the majority of Texas nurses.

Does this count toward my 20 required CE hours?

Yes. The 2 geriatric care hours count as part of the 20 total contact hours required for Texas nursing license renewal. However, national certification alone cannot substitute for this specific requirement.

What topics must the course cover?

Per Board Rule 216.3(h), the course must include information relating to: elder abuse, age-related memory changes, age-related disease processes including chronic conditions, and end-of-life issues. This course covers all four required content areas plus additional evidence-based topics including polypharmacy, fall prevention, and mental health in older adults.

Is this course accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing?

Yes. Renew Now CE is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC), Provider #P0557. ANCC accreditation is accepted by all 50 state boards of nursing, including the Texas Board of Nursing, as the gold standard for nursing continuing education.

Regulatory Statement: This course satisfies the Texas Board of Nursing requirement for 2 contact hours of older adult and geriatric care continuing education as outlined in Board Rule 216.3(h). Course content covers elder abuse, age-related memory changes, age-related disease processes including chronic conditions, and end-of-life issues as required. Nurses are responsible for ensuring completion of all renewal requirements applicable to their individual license.