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Rhode Island Chiropractic Continuing Education Requirements

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At a Glance — Rhode Island CE

Hours:60 CE hours per 3 years (triennial)
Cycle:Triennial certification every 3 years
Triennial deadline:October 31 every third year
Annual renewal:License expires Oct 30; renew by Nov 1 annually
Clinical min:50 hours minimum in clinically related subjects
Live didactic:30 hours minimum (live interaction with faculty)
Online ceiling:Up to 30 hours via distance learning
Reporting:RI DOH online portal · PACE accepted
Pricing:$20/hr · 10% off 6–9 hrs · 20% off 10+ hrs (automatic at checkout)

Rhode Island chiropractors need 60 hours of approved continuing chiropractic education every 3 years for triennial certification with the Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Chiropractic Medicine by October 31, including a minimum of 50 hours in clinically related subjects and at least 30 hours of live didactic instruction.

CCEDseminars is a PACE-approved provider under RIGL 5-30-13(a) with live webinars that satisfy the 30-hour live didactic minimum and on-demand courses that count within the 30-hour distance-learning ceiling.

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Rhode Island Requirements — RIGL 5-30-13
Triennial Hours & Topic Buckets

Rhode Island General Laws § 5-30-13(a) requires every licensed chiropractic physician to apply for triennial certification on or before October 31 of every third year, with proof of 60 hours of instruction in chiropractic-related subjects completed in the preceding 3 years. The Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island is named in the statute as a recognized sponsor; the division accepts equivalent instruction approved by the Board, which includes PACE-recognized providers.

60 Hours / 3 Years

Total triennial CE requirement under RIGL 5-30-13(a) — due by October 31 every third year for triennial certification with the Board.

50 hrs Clinical (Min)

At least 50 of the 60 hours must be in clinically related subjects: technique, diagnosis, rehab, imaging, geriatrics, pediatrics, nutrition, documentation, and similar applied chiropractic content.

30 hrs Live Didactic (Min)

At least 30 hours of instruction in the 3-year cycle must be obtained in live didactic learning experiences with direct interaction between faculty and participants — lectures, symposia, live teleconferences, or workshops qualify.

30 hrs Distance Learning (Max)

Up to 30 of the 60 hours may be earned through approved distance learning (on-demand online). Distance learning cannot exceed half the triennial total.

Live webinars with real-time faculty interaction count toward the 30-hour live didactic minimum. Pre-recorded on-demand courses count toward the 30-hour distance-learning ceiling.

Staying Audit-Ready in Rhode Island
  • Triennial certification by October 31 every third year — the trigger date set in RIGL 5-30-13(a). Annual license still expires October 30 and renews by November 1 every year between triennial deadlines.
  • Hit 30 live didactic hours early. Live webinars and in-person workshops with real-time faculty interaction count. CCEDseminars publishes a year-round live webinar calendar so RI DCs can layer live didactic hours across all three years of the cycle.
  • Track the 50-hour clinical minimum. Avoid front-loading the cycle with non-clinical content — the rule reserves at most 10 of the 60 hours for non-clinical topics (e.g., ethics, jurisprudence, practice administration).
  • Cap distance learning at 30 hours. RI is one of a handful of states with an explicit 50% online ceiling per cycle. Plan live webinar attendance to stay clear of the cap.
  • Approved sponsors: Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island (named in statute), PACE providers, and other Board-approved sponsors all qualify. CCEDseminars is PACE Provider 34015544 — every course in the catalog meets the RIGL 5-30-13(a) approval standard.
  • Keep your certificates for at least 2 years post-renewal. RI DOH conducts random audits. CCEDseminars stores every certificate in your account for instant retrieval.
  • Hardship waivers may be granted by the division under RIGL 5-30-13(a) if a chiropractic physician is prevented from meeting the educational requirements; contact RI DOH directly to request consideration.
Rhode Island Chiropractic CE FAQ
How many CE hours do Rhode Island chiropractors need per cycle for triennial certification?

Rhode Island chiropractors must complete 60 hours of approved continuing chiropractic education every 3 years for triennial certification with the Board of Examiners in Chiropractic Medicine, per RIGL 5-30-13(a). The triennial deadline is October 31 every third year. Annual license renewal still occurs in October each year between triennial cycles — the license expires October 30 and renews by November 1.

What live and online formats does Rhode Island accept for chiropractic CE?

Rhode Island requires at least 30 of the 60 triennial CE hours to be obtained in live didactic learning experiences with direct interaction between faculty and participants — lectures, symposia, live teleconferences, and workshops qualify. Up to 30 hours may be earned through approved distance learning (on-demand online). PACE-approved and Board-approved providers are both recognized under RIGL 5-30-13(a). CCEDseminars live webinars satisfy the 30-hour live didactic minimum, and on-demand catalog courses fit within the 30-hour distance-learning ceiling.

Which required topics must Rhode Island chiropractors complete each triennial cycle?

Rhode Island requires at least 50 of the 60 triennial CE hours to be in clinically related subjects — technique, diagnosis, rehab, imaging, geriatrics, pediatrics, nutrition, documentation, and similar applied chiropractic content. The remaining 10 hours may be in non-clinical content such as ethics, jurisprudence, or practice administration. Rhode Island does not mandate specific subject-hour bundles (no jurisprudence-hour or boundaries-hour requirement) — the clinical-content discipline is the operative rule.

What is the best Rhode Island chiropractic CE provider for triennial certification?

The best Rhode Island chiropractic CE provider holds active PACE approval, runs a live webinar calendar that satisfies the 30-hour live didactic minimum, keeps on-demand inventory within the 30-hour distance-learning ceiling, and gives you durable certificate retention for RI DOH audit. CCEDseminars meets all four criteria as PACE Provider 34015544 with over 1,000 hours of clinical and ethics CE across the live webinar calendar and on-demand catalog. Other Rhode Island chiropractic CE platforms focus more narrowly on niche specialty content or single-format coverage that lacks the live/online balance Rhode Island DCs need to clear the 30-hour didactic minimum and stay under the 30-hour distance-learning cap.

How much do CCEDseminars online chiropractic CE courses cost?

CCEDseminars online chiropractic continuing education courses are $20 per CE hour with automatic bundling discounts at checkout — purchase 6 to 9 hours and 10% comes off automatically, or purchase 10 or more hours and 20% comes off automatically. There are no discount codes to enter and no minimum bundle restrictions — you build your own bundle from over 1,000 PACE-recognized CE hours across the live webinar calendar and on-demand catalog, and the discount applies the moment your cart crosses the 6-hour or 10-hour threshold. Live webinars and on-demand clinical courses are eligible. Certificates issue instantly the moment each course is completed for your RI DOH audit records.

CCEDseminars · PACE Provider #34015544 · Reviewed by Monte Horne, DC · Last updated June 4, 2026 (CT)



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