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Colorado Continuing Education Requirements

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Colorado Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
CEs not required.
A nurse aide must attest that she/he has received monetary compensation for performing at least
eight (8) hours of nursing care activities during the twenty-four (24) months prior to the renewal or
reinstatement application date. This attestation serves as proof of this requirement.
Colorado Board of Nursing
Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-7693 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway
Suite 1350
Denver  80202

Colorado Home Health Aid (HHA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
CEs not required.
No CE required.
Colorado Board of Nursing
Phone: 303-894-2430 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway
Suite 1350
Denver  80202

Colorado Registered Nurse (RN)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
No continuing education required for RN renewal.

 
Colorado Board of Nursing
Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-7693 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: Division of Professions and Occupations
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO  80202

Colorado Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Colorado Requires
2 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Colorado requires
2 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Friday, July 28, 2023

On or after October 1, 2022, advanced practice nurses with opioid prescriptive authority are required 2 hours of substance use prevention training, every renewal period.

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Colorado Board of Nursing
Phone: 303-894-2430 Fax: 303-894-2821 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver  80202

Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
CEs not required.
No continuing education required for RN renewal.

 
Colorado Board of Nursing
Phone: 303-894-2430 Fax: 303-894-2821 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver  80202

Colorado Physical Therapist (PT)

Colorado Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Colorado requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
30 hours of Professional Development Activities relevant to the practice of physical therapy and in line with a Learning Plan. A minimum of 20 of the 30 required hours must be in the Educational Coursework, Fellowships, or Residencies category.

*CEUFast course offerings fall under the Educational Coursework, Fellowships, and Residencies category.
 
Special Requirements
Continuing Professional Development Program
1. The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program entails the following:
a. The licensee shall complete the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) once per 2-
year renewal period. A licensee shall use the Board approved form.
i. The execution of a Learning Plan once per 2-year renewal period that is based
upon the licensee’s  Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) or
Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (AKS). A licensee shall use the
Board approved form.
ii. Accrual of twenty hours of Professional Development Activities (PDA) per 2-year
renewal period.

2. Professional Development Activities (PDA)
a. Professional Development Activities must be relevant to the licensee’s practice as a
physical therapy assistant and pertinent to his/her Learning Plan. The Board will not pre-
approve specific courses or providers. The licensee shall determine which
activities and topics will meet his/her Learning Plan, and select an appropriate
provider.
b. One contact hour equals one credit hour of Professional Development Activities (PDA).
c. Professional Development Activities List. Activities are organized into the following two categories:
a. Educational Coursework, Fellowships, and Residencies; and 
b. Other Professional Development Activities:
  •  Formalized Assessments
  • Presentations, Research and Publications
  • Mentoring and Supervision
  • Independent or Group Study or In-Service
  • Volunteer Service
c. Hours will be accepted if the activity is included in the board's Professional Development Activities List.  The board may accept or reject activities submitted for consideration that are not identified on its list. 
d. Professional Development Activities will only apply for one two-year renewal period.
e. A minimum of fifteen of the twenty required hours will be in the Educational Coursework, Fellowships and Residencies category
 
3.  Audit of Compliance. The following documentation is required for an audit of compliance of a
licensee’s Continuing Professional Development:
a. The Learning Plan that is signed and executed which contains the licensee’s goals in
the form and manner as approved by the Board.
b. A certificate of completion or other report issued by the AKS provider indicating the
name of the licensee, AKS title, content, and the licensee’s date of completion.
c. Documentation of 30 points of Professional Development Activities in compliance with
the State Physical Therapy Board’s Professional Development Activities List for
documentation requirements for PDAs.
d. The Board may accept or reject Professional Development Activities (PDA) that do not
meet the criteria established by the Board for PDA or standards of quality as
defined in the State Physical Therapy Board’s Professional Development
Activities List, Standards of Quality for Category I Continuing Education
Activities, and this rule.
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State Physical Therapy Board
Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-869-0144 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver  80202

Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Colorado Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Colorado requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Effective after the 2020 certification renewal, or upon the completion of the first renewal of a certification thereafter, the physical therapist assistant shall demonstrate continuing professional competency in order to renew a certification by participation in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program where the PTA will complete 20 hours. A minimum of 15 of the 20 required hours must be in the Educational Coursework, Fellowships, and Residencies category.

*CEUFast courses offerings fall under the Educational Coursework category.
 
Special Requirements
Continuing Professional Development Program
1. The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program entails the following:
a. The licensee shall complete the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) once per 2-
year renewal period. A licensee shall use the Board approved form.
i. The execution of a Learning Plan once per 2-year renewal period that is based
upon the licensee’s  Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) or
Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (AKS). A licensee shall use the
Board approved form.
ii. Accrual of twenty hours of Professional Development Activities (PDA) per 2-year
renewal period.

2. Professional Development Activities (PDA)
a. Professional Development Activities must be relevant to the licensee’s practice as a
physical therapy assistant and pertinent to his/her Learning Plan. The Board will not pre-
approve specific courses or providers. The licensee shall determine which
activities and topics will meet his/her Learning Plan, and select an appropriate
provider.
b. One contact hour equals one credit hour of Professional Development Activities (PDA).
c. Professional Development Activities List. Activities are organized into the following two categories:
a. Educational Coursework, Fellowships, and Residencies; and 
b. Other Professional Development Activities:
  •  Formalized Assessments
  • Presentations, Research and Publications
  • Mentoring and Supervision
  • Independent or Group Study or In-Service
  • Volunteer Service
c. Hours will be accepted if the activity is included in the board's Professional Development Activities List.  The board may accept or reject activities submitted for consideration that are not identified on its list. 
d. Professional Development Activities will only apply for one two-year renewal period.
e. A minimum of fifteen of the twenty required hours will be in the Educational Coursework, Fellowships and Residencies category
 
3.  Audit of Compliance. The following documentation is required for an audit of compliance of a
licensee’s Continuing Professional Development:
a. The Learning Plan that is signed and executed which contains the licensee’s goals in
the form and manner as approved by the Board.
b. A certificate of completion or other report issued by the AKS provider indicating the
name of the licensee, AKS title, content, and the licensee’s date of completion.
c. Documentation of 30 points of Professional Development Activities in compliance with
the State Physical Therapy Board’s Professional Development Activities List for
documentation requirements for PDAs.
d. The Board may accept or reject Professional Development Activities (PDA) that do not
meet the criteria established by the Board for PDA or standards of quality as
defined in the State Physical Therapy Board’s Professional Development
Activities List, Standards of Quality for Category I Continuing Education
Activities, and this rule.
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State Physical Therapy Board
Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-869-0144 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver  80202

Colorado Occupational Therapist (OT)

Colorado Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Colorado requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
For each renewal period, the CPD program will consist of the following elements:
  1. A reflective Self-Assessment Tool (RSAT) and establishment of learning goals;
  2. Execution of a learning Plan; AND
  3. Accrual and documentation of 24 Professional Development Activites (PDA).  Retain documentation in the event of an audit of compliance
Special Requirements
Professional Development Activities
a. PDA must be relevant to the licensee’s practice of occupational therapy and
pertinent to his/her learning plan. The Director will not pre-approve specific
courses or providers. The licensee shall determine which activities and topics will
meet his/her Learning Plan and select appropriate courses and providers.
b. PDA are organized into the following eight (8) categories. One (1) PDA is granted
per one (1) clock hour of qualifying activity with the exception of the category
“presentations” in which two (2) PDA are credited for every one (1) hour of
presentation delivered. This 2:1 ratio acknowledges the preparation of the
presentation. PDAs are credited only once per presentation.
i.    Volunteer service
ii.    Fieldwork supervision
iii.   Mentoring
iv.   Presentations
v.    Publishing
vi.   Coursework
vii.  Independent learning
viii.  Group study
c. PDA must be earned through a minimum of two (2) categories with no more than
twelve (12) hours in any one category.
d. PDA will be accepted if the activity is included in the current program manual.
The manual will be available to all licensees through the program and will set
forth accepted PDA within each category. The Director has sole discretion to
accept or reject PDA that are not identified in the current manual.
e. The total required PDA must be earned within the same renewal period in which
credit is requested. PDA will be credited toward only one (1) renewal period.
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Office of Occupational Therapy
Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-2310 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver  80202

Colorado Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Colorado Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Colorado requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
For each renewal period, the CPD program will consist of the following elements:
  1. A reflective Self-Assessment Tool (RSAT) and establishment of learning goals;
  2. Execution of a learning Plan; AND
  3. Accrual and documentation of 24 Professional Development Activites (PDA).  Retain documentation in the event of an audit of compliance
Special Requirements
Professional Development Activities
a. PDA must be relevant to the licensee’s practice of occupational therapy and
pertinent to his/her learning plan. The Director will not pre-approve specific
courses or providers. The licensee shall determine which activities and topics will
meet his/her Learning Plan and select appropriate courses and providers.
b. PDA are organized into the following eight (8) categories. One (1) PDA is granted
per one (1) clock hour of qualifying activity with the exception of the category
“presentations” in which two (2) PDA are credited for every one (1) hour of
presentation delivered. This 2:1 ratio acknowledges the preparation of the
presentation. PDAs are credited only once per presentation.
i.    Volunteer service
ii.    Fieldwork supervision
iii.   Mentoring
iv.   Presentations
v.    Publishing
vi.   Coursework
vii.  Independent learning
viii.  Group study
c. PDA must be earned through a minimum of two (2) categories with no more than
twelve (12) hours in any one category.
d. PDA will be accepted if the activity is included in the current program manual.
The manual will be available to all licensees through the program and will set
forth accepted PDA within each category. The Director has sole discretion to
accept or reject PDA that are not identified in the current manual.
e. The total required PDA must be earned within the same renewal period in which
credit is requested. PDA will be credited toward only one (1) renewal period.
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Office of Occupational Therapy
Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-2310 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver  80202

Colorado Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Colorado Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Colorado requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, July 31, 2023
Athletic Training licenses expire on 11/30 of odd-numbered years.  Must maintain your BOC.  You will need to provide verification of your BOC when applying.

Continuing Education: You must attest that you have maintained competency as an athletic trainer by completing at least 48 hours of athletic training continuing education courses within two years immediately preceding submission of your application. 
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Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies: Office of Athletic Trainer Registration
Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-7693 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway
Ste 1350
Denver  80202

Colorado Respiratory Therapist (RT)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, July 31, 2023
CEs not required.
All Respiratory Therapist licenses expire on August 31 of even-numbered years.
Special Requirements
Continuing education is not a requirement for renewal of license.  
Office of Respiratory Therapy Licensure
Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-7693 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver  80202

Colorado Certified Nurse Midwife

Colorado Requires
2 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Colorado requires
2 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Friday, July 28, 2023

On or after October 1, 2022, advanced practice nurses with opioid prescriptive authority are required 2 hours of substance use prevention training, every renewal period.

Required Courses
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Colorado Board of Nursing
Phone: 303-894-2430 Fax: 303-894-2821 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver  80202