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Puerto Rico Chiropractic Continuing Education Requirements

 Colorful hillside houses along the Old San Juan coastline, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico chiropractic CE requirements guide

Puerto Rico Chiropractic CE at a Glance

Total CE Hours45 hours every 3 years
Cycle StartYour own licensure date — no island-wide deadline
Online AllowanceUp to 15 of the 45 hours
Ethics / Jurisprudence3 hours (within the 45)
Infectious Disease3 hours HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, communicable disease
BoardJunta Examinadora de Quiroprácticos de Puerto Rico (PR Department of Health)

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Puerto Rico Chiropractic Continuing Education Requirements

Puerto Rico chiropractors complete 45 hours of continuing education every three years, on a cycle that runs from each licensee's own date of licensure rather than a shared island-wide deadline. Up to 15 of the 45 hours may be earned online, and both of Puerto Rico's mandatory topics — 3 hours of ethics or jurisprudence and 3 hours of infectious disease — fit inside that online allowance. PACE-approved courses are accepted, and CCEDseminars is FCLB PACE Provider #34015544. Full details below.

Full Requirements Breakdown
RequirementDetail
Total hours45 hours of continuing education per three-year renewal period
CycleMeasured from your date of licensure — every licensee's cycle closes on a different date
Online allowanceUp to 15 hours may be earned through approved online coursework; the remaining 30 are earned live/in person
Ethics, jurisprudence, or risk management3 hours per cycle, counted within the 45
Infectious disease3 hours covering HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, or communicable diseases, counted within the 45
CPRCertification must be maintained; CPR training credit is capped (commonly no more than 5 hours)
Approved providersPACE-approved continuing education is accepted for Puerto Rico renewal
ReportingLicensee attests completion on Board forms and is subject to audit — retain all certificates

Puerto Rico does not publish its continuing education rules as widely as most U.S. state boards. Confirm current requirements and your individual cycle dates directly with the Junta Examinadora de Quiroprácticos before finalizing your CE plan.

Your 15 Online Hours — Both Mandatory Topics Fit Inside

Here's the planning insight most Puerto Rico doctors miss: your two mandatory topics total 6 hours — 3 ethics/jurisprudence plus 3 infectious disease — and your online allowance is 15 hours. Both mandates fit comfortably inside the online portion, with 9 hours left over for clinical electives.

That means the hardest-to-find, most specifically-required content in your cycle is the part you can complete from your office, on your schedule — while your live and in-person hours go toward general clinical education that's far easier to source locally.

Where to find them: ethics and jurisprudence coursework and the AIDS & infectious diseases category both sit in the online catalog at $20 per credit hour. Confirm each course's Puerto Rico approval status in your account before enrolling.

The 30 Live Hours & Your CPR Certification

Thirty of your 45 hours are earned live or in person. Across a three-year cycle that's ten hours a year — one convention weekend or a few association programs annually. The Asociación de Quiroprácticos de Puerto Rico and mainland chiropractic college programs are the usual sources; confirm approval status before registering.

CPR: Puerto Rico requires that certification be maintained, with CPR training credit capped within your total. The hands-on skills component has to be completed in person — schedule it locally through the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or an equivalent provider, and file the card with your CE records.

Reporting Your Hours: Attest on Board Forms, Retain for Audit

Puerto Rico uses an attestation model: you certify completion on the Board's renewal forms, and your file is subject to audit. No sponsor submits on your behalf, so the burden of proof is yours.

Keep documentation organized by category — total hours, your 3 ethics/jurisprudence hours, your 3 infectious disease hours, and current CPR — because those are the specific line items an audit will ask about. Every CCEDseminars certificate downloads the instant you complete a course, so your file builds itself across the three-year cycle.

Plan Your 45 Hours Around Your Own Licensure Date

Puerto Rico's cycle runs from your licensure date, which cuts both ways: there's no December scramble alongside every other doctor on the island — but there's also no shared reminder. Know your own date. Confirm it with the Board and work backward from there.

A clean three-year rhythm: settle both mandatory topics online in year one (6 hours, done and documented) ? add roughly 10 live hours per year ? fill the remaining 9 online hours with clinical electives whenever it suits your schedule.

At 15 online hours you clear the bundle threshold comfortably: any cart of 10+ CE hours triggers an automatic 20% discount at checkout — no promo code. Build a custom bundle covering your full online allowance in one purchase, or browse 30+ clinical course categories at $20 per credit hour.

Puerto Rico Chiropractic CE — Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do Puerto Rico chiropractors need?

45 hours of continuing education every three years, measured from your own date of licensure.

When is my Puerto Rico renewal deadline?

There is no island-wide deadline. Your three-year cycle runs from your licensure date, so every licensee's deadline differs. Confirm yours with the Junta Examinadora de Quiroprácticos.

Can I complete all of my Puerto Rico CE hours online?

No. Up to 15 of the 45 hours may be earned online; the remaining 30 must be earned live or in person.

Can my mandatory topics be completed online?

Yes. The 3 hours of ethics/jurisprudence and 3 hours of infectious disease total 6 hours, which fits well within the 15-hour online allowance — leaving 9 online hours for clinical electives.

Does Puerto Rico accept PACE-approved courses?

Yes. PACE-approved continuing education is accepted for Puerto Rico chiropractic renewal. CCEDseminars is FCLB PACE Provider #34015544.

Do I need to maintain CPR certification?

Yes. CPR certification must be kept current, and CPR training credit toward your 45 hours is capped. The hands-on skills check must be completed in person.

Does CCEDseminars report my hours to the Puerto Rico board?

Puerto Rico licensees attest completion on Board forms and remain subject to audit. Your CCEDseminars certificates download instantly on completion, ready for your records.

What do different jurisdictions call these hours?

Chiropractors may search for CE, CEUs, continuing education, educación continua, license renewal hours, or PACE-approved courses — all terms refer to the same continuing education recognized for chiropractic license renewal.

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PACE Provider #34015544 · Instant certificate · Puerto Rico licensees attest on Board forms — retain certificates for audit

Reviewed by Monte Horne, DC · Last reviewed: July 29, 2026 · Requirements are subject to change; licensees are responsible for verifying current rules and their individual cycle dates with the Junta Examinadora de Quiroprácticos de Puerto Rico.

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