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Utah Chiropractic Continuing Education Requirements

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Utah Chiropractic CE at a Glance

Total hours40 hours per 2-year licensure period
License expiresMay 31 of each even-numbered year
Distance learningMaximum 10 hours of the 40 — a hard cap
In personAt least 30 hours must be earned in other formats
New licenseesProrated to the portion of the cycle you were licensed
RecordsRetain 2 years after the two-year period ends
Renewal fee$103; DOPL sends notice ~60 days ahead
RegulatorUtah Division of Professional Licensing — DOPL (R156-73-303a)

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Utah chiropractic physicians must complete 40 hours of continuing education in each preceding two-year period of licensure, with licenses expiring May 31 of each even-numbered year — and no more than 10 of those 40 hours may be earned by distance learning, under the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (R156-73-303a). That distance-learning cap is the single most important planning constraint in Utah: at least 30 hours must come from other formats. Hours are prorated for licensees first licensed part-way through a cycle. This page covers the hour total, the online limit, what Utah requires of acceptable coursework, and record-keeping.

Always confirm your personal obligations with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) and the Chiropractic Physician Licensing Board. The requirements below reflect Utah Administrative Code R156-73 and Utah Code 58-73-303.

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Utah Chiropractic CE Requirements (R156-73-303a)
Total Hours & Renewal Cycle

Each licensee must complete 40 hours of continuing education in each preceding two-year period of licensure. Chiropractor licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years, so the cycle runs from June 1 of an even year through May 31 two years later.

DOPL mails a renewal notice to your address of record at least 60 days before expiration — keep your address current, since a missed notice does not extend the deadline. The renewal fee for a chiropractic physician license is $103, and renewal is completed online through DOPL's licensing portal.

The 10-Hour Distance Learning Cap — Plan Around This First

Utah is among the more restrictive states for online continuing education. No more than 10 hours of continuing education, in each two-year period of licensure, may be by distance learning.

What that means in practice:

  • At least 30 of your 40 hours must be earned in non-distance formats — in-person seminars, conferences and comparable programs.
  • Online coursework is genuinely useful in Utah, but it is a supplement, not a solution. Build your plan around live attendance and use the 10 distance hours for flexibility.

If a provider implies you can complete a Utah renewal entirely online, that does not match the rule. Confirm format eligibility before you enrol in anything you intend to count.

What Utah Requires of Acceptable Coursework

Rather than publishing a list of pre-approved courses, Utah sets criteria that qualifying continuing education must satisfy:

  • Content must be relevant to chiropractic practice and consistent with the laws and rules of this state;
  • Learning objectives must be reasonably and clearly stated;
  • Teaching methods must be clearly stated and appropriate to the subject; and
  • Faculty must be qualified — in both experience and teaching expertise.

Sponsors recognised include professional and nonprofit organisations representing a licensed profession with open membership and elected officers, whose program objectives relate to chiropractic practice. Because Utah works on criteria rather than a published approved-course list, verify that any course you plan to count meets these standards and satisfies DOPL for your renewal. CCEDseminars is an FCLB PACE-recognized provider (#34015544) in affiliation with Texas Chiropractic College; confirm Utah acceptance and format eligibility before enrolling.

New Licensees, Waivers & Records

New licensees. The required number of hours for an individual who first becomes licensed during the two-year period is prorated to the part of that period during which the person was licensed. Contact DOPL to confirm your figure rather than estimating it.

Hardship waivers. The Utah board may review and waive the continuing education requirement for a licensee who presents sufficient evidence of hardship, illness, or other reason making it impossible or highly impractical to have attended enough continuing education. Waivers are at the board's discretion; request in advance.

Records. As the licensee, you are responsible for maintaining competent records of completed continuing education for two years after the two-year period is complete. Keep certificates showing your name, course title, hours, date and sponsor. CCEDseminars issues an instant certificate at completion and keeps a permanent copy in your account dashboard.

Utah Chiropractic CE — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Utah chiropractors need, and when are they due?

Utah requires 40 hours of continuing education in each preceding two-year period of licensure. Chiropractor licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years (R156-73-303a).

How many Utah CE hours can I take online?

No more than 10 hours in each two-year period of licensure may be by distance learning. At least 30 of your 40 hours must therefore be earned in other formats, so online coursework supplements rather than replaces live attendance in Utah.

Does Utah publish a list of approved courses?

Utah applies criteria rather than a published approved-course list. Content must be relevant to chiropractic practice and consistent with Utah law, learning objectives must be clearly stated, teaching methods must be appropriate, and faculty must be qualified in both experience and teaching expertise. Verify that any course you plan to count meets these standards.

I was licensed part-way through the cycle. How many hours do I need?

Your requirement is prorated to the portion of the two-year period during which you were licensed. Contact DOPL to confirm the exact figure for your licensure date rather than estimating.

Can the Utah board waive my CE requirement?

The board may review and waive the requirement for a licensee presenting sufficient evidence of hardship, illness, or another reason making it impossible or highly impractical to have attended enough continuing education. Waivers are granted at the board's discretion, so request one in advance.

How long must I keep my Utah CE records?

You are responsible for maintaining competent records of completed continuing education for two years after the two-year period is complete. Keep certificates showing your name, course title, hours, date and sponsor.

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