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Colorado Chiropractic Continuing Education Requirements

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Colorado Chiropractic CE at a Glance

Total CE Hours30 per 2-year cycle — 15 due each year
Annual CE YearNovember 1 – October 31
Recordkeeping CE4 hours per cycle (within the 30)
CPRHealth-Provider Level, kept current
Online HoursAccepted with proficiency testing (CCEDseminars courses include testing)
BoardColorado Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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Colorado Chiropractic Continuing Education Requirements

Colorado chiropractors complete 30 CE hours per two-year license period — structured as 15 hours each CE year (November 1 through October 31) — including 4 hours of recordkeeping/documentation per cycle and current Health-Provider Level CPR. Online CE with proficiency testing is accepted, and CCEDseminars' PACE-recognized courses (FCLB Provider #34015544) include the required testing component. This CE year closes October 31, 2026 — details below.

Full Requirements Breakdown
RequirementDetail
Total hours30 CE hours per two-year license period, earned as 15 hours per CE year (Nov 1 – Oct 31)
Current cycleNovember 1, 2025 – October 31, 2027; current CE year ends October 31, 2026
Recordkeeping/documentationAt least 4 of the 30 hours per cycle (not required in a first prorated cycle)
CPRHealth-Provider Level CPR (AHA or equivalent) kept current; lecture may be online, skills check in person
New licenseesLicensed ≤12 months at first renewal: no CE due; 12–24 months: 15 hours (recordkeeping not required)
FormatsIn-person, online, video, or audio; distance learning requires a proficiency testing component
ExclusionsPractice building, marketing, and office management courses do not count
CarryoverExcess hours do not roll into the next cycle
ReportingAttest at renewal; retain certificates 4 years — random audits conducted after each cycle
The 4-Hour Recordkeeping & Documentation Requirement

At least 4 of your 30 hours each cycle must cover recordkeeping and documentation — the board's own audit-readiness mandate. These count within the 30, not in addition.

Knock it out in two courses: the Bullet Proof Documentation series (201–207) runs 2 CE hours per course — any two deliver your 4 required hours while genuinely hardening your charts against audits and demand letters. The Coding & Documentation series fits as well.

The CPR Requirement

Every actively licensed Colorado chiropractor must maintain current Health-Provider Level CPR certification from the American Heart Association or a substantially similar recognized organization. The lecture portion may be completed online, but the hands-on skills check must be done in person — schedule it locally through AHA, Red Cross, or an equivalent provider, and keep proof of current certification with your CE records.

Registered for Animal Chiropractic? Additional CE Applies

Chiropractors registered to perform animal chiropractic in Colorado complete 20 additional CE hours per cycle specific to the diagnosis and treatment of animals, including 2 hours on zoonotic and infectious diseases (rabies, West Nile, EHV, canine brucellosis, plague, tularemia) per C.R.S. §12-215-127(4)–(5). Confirm approved animal-specific coursework with the board or your animal chiropractic certifying body.

Reporting Your Hours: Attest, Retain & the Annual 15-Hour Rule

Colorado uses an attestation model with teeth: at renewal you attest to completing 15 hours during each of the two CE years — not just 30 by the end. Hours can't be crammed entirely into year two, and excess hours never carry forward. Random audits run after each cycle closes, so retain certificates and transcripts for 4 years.

The board does not pre-approve courses — licensees are responsible for choosing CE that meets board standards. Your CCEDseminars certificate generates instantly on completion, with the proficiency testing component Colorado requires for distance learning built into every course.

Plan Your 30 Hours + Recommended Colorado Pathways

This CE year ends October 31, 2026 — if your 15 hours for the year aren't logged, that's the working deadline. A 15-hour cart clears the 10-hour bar for CCEDseminars' automatic 20% bundle discount at checkout — no promo code.

A clean Colorado recipe: two Bullet Proof Documentation courses (4 hrs — recordkeeping done for the cycle) + live evening webinars at 2 hours each + clinical picks from 30+ course categories at $20 per credit hour.

Going deeper: custom bundles (10% off at 6–9 hrs, 20% off at 10+) · certification programs that convert annual hours into a lasting credential.

Colorado Chiropractic CE — Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do Colorado chiropractors need?

30 hours per two-year license period, earned as 15 hours during each CE year running November 1 through October 31.

Can I complete my Colorado chiropractic CE online?

Yes. Online, video, and audio formats are accepted when they include a proficiency testing component — which every CCEDseminars course includes. CCEDseminars is an FCLB PACE provider (#34015544).

What is the recordkeeping requirement?

At least 4 of the 30 hours per cycle must cover recordkeeping and documentation. The requirement is waived in a first prorated cycle.

Do I need CPR certification?

Yes — current Health-Provider Level CPR (AHA or equivalent) is required for all active licensees. The lecture may be online; the skills check is in person.

Can I take all 30 hours in the second year?

No. Colorado's rule requires 15 hours during each CE year, and you attest to both years at renewal. Excess hours also cannot carry over between cycles.

Does CCEDseminars report my hours to the Colorado board?

Colorado uses attestation: you attest at renewal and retain certificates for 4 years in case of audit. Your CCEDseminars certificates download instantly on completion, building your audit file as you go.

What about animal chiropractic CE?

Chiropractors registered for animal chiropractic complete 20 additional animal-specific hours per cycle, including 2 hours on zoonotic/infectious diseases.

What do different states call these hours?

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

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Reviewed by Monte Horne, DC · Last reviewed: July 24, 2026 · Requirements are subject to change; licensees are responsible for verifying current rules with the Colorado Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

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