Colorado

Colorado Continuing Education Requirements

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Colorado Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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#P0274

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Last Updated: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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.

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Colorado Board of Nursing

Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-7693 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway
Suite 1350
Denver 80202

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Colorado Home Health Aid (HHA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, January 26, 2024

CEs not required.

No CE required.

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Colorado Board of Nursing

Phone: 303-894-7800 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway
Suite 1350
Denver 80202

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Colorado Registered Nurse (RN)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, January 26, 2024

CEs not required.

No continuing education required for RN renewal.

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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

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Colorado Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Colorado Requires

2 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

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#P0274

Colorado requires

2 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

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Last Updated: Tuesday, January 23, 2024

All Requirements

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: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-7693 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver 80202

All Requirements

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Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Friday, January 26, 2024

CEs not required.

No continuing education required for RN renewal.

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Colorado Board of Nursing

Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-7693 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver 80202

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Colorado Physical Therapist (PT)

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024

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.

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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

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Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024

20 hours of PDA relevant to the practice of physical therapy and in line with a Learning Plan. 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.

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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

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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: Thursday, March 28, 2024

For each renewal period, the CPD program will consist of the following elements:

A reflective Self-Assessment Tool (RSAT) and establishment of learning goals;
Execution of a learning Plan; AND
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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Division of Professions and Occupations

Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-7693 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver 80202

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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: Thursday, March 28, 2024

For each renewal period, the CPD program will consist of the following elements:

A reflective Self-Assessment Tool (RSAT) and establishment of learning goals;
Execution of a learning Plan; AND
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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Division of Professions and Occupations

Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-7693 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver 80202

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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: Thursday, April 11, 2024

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. BOC requires Athletic Trainers to complete 50 CEUs within the 2-year reporting period.

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

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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.

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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

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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: Monday, July 31, 2023

All Requirements

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

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Complete all Colorado Required CNM CEs

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Colorado Board of Nursing

Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-7693 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver 80202

All Requirements

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Colorado Medical Assistant (MA)

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

CEs not required.

Colorado medical assistants are not licensed; they often hold industry certifications through accredited third-party organizations.

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Colorado Medical Board

Phone: 303-894-7800 Email: Contact Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver 80202

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