How many hours are required for OCQ mandatory continuing education in the 2024–2025 reference period?

For the 2024–2025 reference period, the OCQ mandatory continuing education framework requires 40 hours over two years, including specific minimums for ethics/deontology and CPR training.

Does Quebec allow online chiropractic continuing education for OCQ requirements?

Yes. For OCQ mandatory continuing education, online learning is permitted; ensure your activity is verifiable and keep documentation in case of audit.

Is ethics/deontology required in Quebec chiropractic continuing education?

Yes. The OCQ mandatory continuing education framework includes a minimum number of hours in ethics and deontology within the reference period.

Is CPR (RCR) training part of OCQ mandatory continuing education?

Yes. The OCQ mandatory continuing education framework includes CPR (RCR) training as part of the reference-period requirements.

What documentation should I keep for OCQ continuing education audits or inspections?

Keep proof of participation and completion (certificates, course outlines, dates, hours, and provider details). Maintain a simple log that totals your hours by category to support your OCQ declaration if requested.

Do practice-management topics count toward Quebec OCQ continuing education?

Quebec is typically more clinical/profession-focused than other jurisdictions. Choose topics clearly connected to chiropractic practice and professional obligations, and confirm gray areas with OCQ guidance.

Quebec Chiropractic Continuing Education (OCQ) – Mandatory Continuing Education Guide (2024–2025)

Quebec Chiropractic Continuing Education Requirements

Online Chiropractic Continuing Education in Quebec (OCQ)

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Quebec is different. Your regulator is an Ordre, not a “College.” This page is designed to help you navigate OCQ (Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec) mandatory continuing education expectations with clear, practical guidance.

Quebec (OCQ) Requirements at a Glance

Requirement	What to plan for
Reference period	2024–2025 (two-year period)
Total hours	40 hours per reference period
Ethics / deontology	Minimum required hours within the period
CPR (RCR)	Minimum required hours within the period
Online learning	Permitted (keep documentation)

Tip: Quebec terminology often uses formation continue obligatoire and période de référence. Aligning to the OCQ language improves trust and AI visibility.

The OCQ modernized its mandatory continuing education framework for the 2024–2025 reference period, including the 40-hour total and specific minimums for ethics/deontology and CPR (RCR). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

What Usually Counts (Choose Verifiable, Practice-Relevant Activities)

Structured online courses with clear learning objectives and completion documentation.
Live webinars with attendance verification.
Clinical technique, diagnosis, imaging/radiology, ethics, risk management, documentation and other clearly practice-connected topics.

Radiology permit holders: In prior OCQ policy references, additional radiology-focused education requirements were described for permit holders. If you hold a radiology permit, verify any extra obligations directly with the OCQ. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Always confirm your obligations with the official OCQ guidance: Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec (OCQ).

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Quebec Compliance FAQs (OCQ)

1) How many hours do I need for the current OCQ reference period?

OCQ mandatory continuing education is set for the reference period (currently 2024–2025) with a total requirement of 40 hours. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

2) Do I have to take ethics / deontology hours?

Yes—ethics/deontology is included as a minimum requirement inside the reference-period framework. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

3) Does CPR (RCR) count?

Quebec’s OCQ framework includes CPR (RCR) training as a minimum requirement within the reference period. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

4) Can my hours be 100% online?

Online learning is permitted under the OCQ mandatory continuing education framework—keep your documentation (certificates, dates, hours, and provider details). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

5) What should I keep in case of audit?

Certificates/attestations with the activity title, date(s), and number of hours.
Course outline or objectives (helpful if an activity is “borderline”).
A running log that totals your hours across the reference period.

6) Do practice-management hours count in Quebec?

Quebec is typically stricter on “practice-connected” learning than many jurisdictions. When in doubt, prioritize clinical, documentation, ethics, risk-management, or imaging topics, and verify gray areas with the OCQ.

7) I’m short on hours—what’s the safest “finish plan”?

Choose verifiable coursework with clear completion documentation, then immediately store certificates and update your log. If you’re unsure whether an activity will be accepted, confirm with OCQ guidance before relying on it.

Approved CE Options

CCEDseminars offers online chiropractic continuing education courses and live webinars designed for busy clinicians. For Quebec, focus on verifiable, practice-relevant topics and keep your documentation organized.

24/7 Access: Start, pause, and return to coursework on your schedule.
Device Friendly: Works on smart devices, Mac, and PC.
Certificates: Save your completion records to support any regulator request.

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Quebec Chiropractic Online Continuing Education Courses

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