Are online CEs accepted in your state?

While the number of states accepting online continuing education credits remains the same as last year, distance learning continues to increase in popularity. Why? Because people are taking advantage of this convenient form of education.

As of publication, 38 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, accept some online credits. New Jersey is the only state not requiring continuing education for relicensure.

Since 2006, states such as Oklahoma and Tennessee have increased the number of required CE hours — from 12 to 16 per year in Oklahoma and from 12 to 24 per year in Tennessee. However, Oklahoma does not accept online CEs yet and Tennessee only accepts six hours online.

In addition, three states decreased the number of accepted online CEs compared to last year. Alabama now offers six hours of online CEs instead of 18; in Iowa, 36 hours instead of 60; and in Washington, 12 hours instead of 25.

Below you'll find a directory of states, with information on how to contact the state regulatory boards, as well as the status of online credit acceptance. For the most up-to-date information on states accepting online credits, go to www.ChiroEcoCE.com.