About CCEUnits & California Chiropractic CE Requirements

California Chiropractic Continuing Education Requirements

To renew an active California Doctor of Chiropractic license, licensees must complete 24 hours of Board-approved continuing education (CE) during each annual renewal cycle. Continuing education requirements must be completed before renewing your license and before the expiration of your birth month, in accordance with California Board requirements.  

CCEUnits is a California Board Approved Continuing Education Provider offering high-quality, evidence-informed educational programs designed to satisfy California Board continuing education requirements through live classroom instruction, qualifying live Zoom instruction, and approved distance learning.

California CE Requirements

  •  Complete 24 hours of Board-approved continuing education.
  •  A maximum of 12 hours may be completed through approved distance learning.
  •  The remaining required hours must be completed through qualifying live/zoom instruction in accordance with current California Board regulations.
  •  Complete all mandatory subject-area requirements established by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, including Ethics and Law and other required subject categories.
  •  Certificates of completion are issued promptly upon successful completion of course requirements.  

Important: California licensees are responsible for completing all continuing education requirements, renewing their license, and paying applicable renewal fees before the end of their birth month. Failure to meet these requirements may affect the status of your chiropractic license. Licensees should always consult the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners for the most current licensing and continuing education requirements to practice with out a license in an Active Status. “PLEASE COMPLETE CEU AND PAY BOARD FEES ON TIME.

Required California Subject Areas

California Board regulations require that all licensees complete continuing education within approved subject categories. CCEUnits offers educational programs covering the required topics while providing practical, evidence-informed instruction applicable to today’s chiropractic practice.

6 Hours of Required Continuing Education (Category/Column A)

California licensees must complete 6 hours of continuing education from the Board’s required Category (Column A) during each renewal cycle.

These 6 hours include:

  • 2 Hours – Ethics and Law (Required)
  • The remaining 4 hours may be completed from other approved Category (Column A) subjects, such as:
    • Documentation, Coding & Billing
    • History Taking & Physical Examination
    • Diagnostic Procedures
    • Risk Management
    • Professional Responsibility
    • Other Board-approved Category (Column A) subjects

    Remaining 18 Hours of Continuing Education

    After completing the required 6 hours from Category (Column A), the remaining 18 hours may be completed by selecting from California Board-approved continuing education subjects that support clinical competency, professional development, and patient care.

    Examples include:

    • Chiropractic Technique & Adjustive Procedures
    • Diagnostic Imaging & Radiology
    • Anatomy
    • Physiology
    • Neurology
    • Histology
    • Pathology
    • Biochemistry
    • Nutrition
    • Toxicology
    • Pain Management
    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
    • Public Health
    • Wellness & Prevention
    • Care of Special Populations (Geriatric, Pediatric & Athletes)
    • Evidence-Informed Clinical Practice
    • Documentation, Coding & Billing (if applicable)
    • Ethics & Law (additional hours may be taken if desired)

    Important Notice

    The specific subjects and the number of hours accepted in each category are governed by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Licensees are responsible for ensuring they satisfy all renewal requirements before their license expiration date.

    For the most current requirements, visit:

    California Board of Chiropractic Examiners
    https://www.chiro.ca.gov

    Licensees from Other States/Licensed in another State:

    Continuing education requirements vary by state. If you are licensed outside California, please contact your state’s licensing board to determine whether California Board-approved continuing education courses satisfy your state’s renewal requirements before registering.

    Learning Outcomes

    After completing CCEUnits educational programs, participants will be better prepared to:

    • Apply current evidence-informed chiropractic practices.
    • Improve clinical decision-making and patient management.
    • Strengthen documentation, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
    • Enhance diagnostic and treatment planning skills.
    • Integrate current research into everyday clinical practice.
    • Improve communication with patients and other healthcare professionals.
    • Support patient safety through ethical and competent chiropractic care.
    • Maintain compliance with California Board continuing education requirements.
    • Promote lifelong professional development and clinical excellence.