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District Of Columbia Continuing Education Requirements

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Washington D.C. is famously recognized for being the hometown of the most influential person in the country – the President of the United States. However, that’s just one individual living among over 600,000 people who live and work around the area. Washington D.C. is also home to several nationally known hospitals that serve hundreds of thousands of people each year.

If you happen to live or work in the Washington D.C. area and commute to work, there’s a good chance that you use the Washington Metro, which is the second-busiest public transit system in the country (second to the New York City Subway). During the fiscal year of 2016, there were nearly 180 million trips on the Metro. In June 2008, a ridership record was set when the Metro saw over 19 million trips done in one month or nearly 800,000 trips per day.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority runs the Metro and began building the rail system in 1969. Today, the Metro serves 91 stations and has 117 miles of track. With over 770,000 people working in the D.C. area, the Metro serves as a major transportation staple for many people that commute to and from the city every day.

District Of Columbia Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

District Of Columbia Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
DC Department of Health
Approved Provider
#50-353
District Of Columbia requires
24 hours Every two years
District Of Columbia
Approved Provider #50-353
Last Updated: Friday, May 30, 2025
CNAs shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education relevant to the functions of nurse aids every two years for licensure renewal.

Employers must also verify that the nurse aide has worked for at least 8 hours for pay performing nursing-related services during the nurse aide's certification period.
  • Please check with your facility/employer to ensure CEUfast courses are accepted.
Special Requirements
  • Two (2) of the required twenty-four (24) hours shall be in cultural competency or specialized clinical training focusing on patients or clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer.
  • Ten percent (10%) of the total shall be in subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District
The following topics have been identified as key public health priorities by the DC Department of Health:
  1. Responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management
  2. Nutrition and obesity prevention
  3. Identifying and reporting abuse (child and adult), neglect (child and adult), human trafficking, and domestic violence
  4. Sexual health (including taking sexual history, discussing sexual experiences with patients, sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS), HPV vaccines, connections to cancer, latent tuberculosis, safe sex, and birth control)
  5. Ethics and appropriate patient interactions (i.e. boundaries, patient privacy, and communications including telehealth)
  6. Smoking, vaping, and tobacco (including dangers, smoking cessation, and non-smoke tobacco products)
  7. Preparing your patients for an emergency and handling vulnerable populations in an emergency
  8. Identifying impairment (physical or mental) in patients and providers (including complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act)
  9. Vaccinations (including legal requirements and appropriate exemptions)
  10. Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care
Required Courses
Complete all District Of Columbia Required CNA CEs
$20
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  • Instant access to certificates
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DC Department of Health
Phone: 877-833-4542 Fax: 202-442-4795 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington  20020

District Of Columbia Home Health Aid (HHA)

District Of Columbia Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
DC Board of Nursing
Approved Provider
#50-353
District Of Columbia requires
24 hours Every two years
District Of Columbia
Approved Provider #50-353
Last Updated: Friday, May 30, 2025

HHAs shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements
  • Continuing education shall be in the area of health or nursing needs of an assigned client population
  • HHAs shall obtain eight (8) hours of employment under the supervision of a RN or other licensed health professional within the last 24 months
  • Contact hours shall include:
    • Two (2) hours for LGBTQ
    • Three (3) hours for HIV/AIDS
Required Courses
Complete all District Of Columbia Required HHA CEs
$20
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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DC Board of Nursing
Phone: 202-442-5955 Fax: 202-442-4795 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington  20020

District Of Columbia Registered Nurse (RN)

District Of Columbia Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Approved Provider
#50-353
Instant Reporting to
District Of Columbia requires
24 hours Every two years
District Of Columbia
Approved Provider #50-353
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Friday, May 30, 2025
RNs shall earn twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education (CE) every two years
Special Requirements
  • Two (2) of those hours shall be on the topic of LGBTQ or Cultural Awareness
  • Three (3) of those hours shall be in HIV/AIDS or in the Director’s public health priority topics
The following topics have been identified as key public health priorities by the DC Department of Health:
  1. Responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management
  2. Nutrition and obesity prevention
  3. Identifying and reporting abuse (child and adult), neglect (child and adult), human trafficking, and domestic violence
  4. Sexual health (including taking sexual history, discussing sexual experiences with patients, sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS), HPV vaccines, connections to cancer, latent tuberculosis, safe sex, and birth control)
  5. Ethics and appropriate patient interactions (i.e. boundaries, patient privacy, and communications including telehealth)
  6. Smoking, vaping, and tobacco (including dangers, smoking cessation, and non-smoke tobacco products)
  7. Preparing your patients for an emergency and handling vulnerable populations in an emergency
  8. Identifying impairment (physical or mental) in patients and providers (including complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act)
  9. Vaccinations (including legal requirements and appropriate exemptions)
  10. Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care
Required Courses
Complete all District Of Columbia Required RN CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant Reporting to CE Broker
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Phone: 202-442-5955 Fax: 202-442-4795 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington  20020

District Of Columbia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

District Of Columbia Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Approved Provider
#50-353
Instant Reporting to
District Of Columbia requires
24 hours Every two years
District Of Columbia
Approved Provider #50-353
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Friday, May 30, 2025
APRNs shall earn twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education (CE) every two years.
Special Requirements
  • Two (2) of those hours shall be on the topic of LGBTQ or Cultural Awareness
  • Three (3) of those hours shall be in HIV/AIDS or in the Director’s public health priority topics
  • Fifteen (15) of the required twenty-four 24 hours shall be in pharmacology.
APRN PDMP Registration Requirement:
  • All Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who are licensed in the District of Columbia must register for the PDMP (this includes CNS, CNMW, CRNA). APRNs in the District have the authority and, hence, the regulatory duty to register. If you do not have a DEA number (nor prescribe), you still must register. For those without a DEA number, you will register as a “prescriber without DEA”. Additional information can be found here.
The following topics have been identified as key public health priorities by the DC Department of Health:
  1. Responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management
  2. Nutrition and obesity prevention
  3. Identifying and reporting abuse (child and adult), neglect (child and adult), human trafficking, and domestic violence
  4. Sexual health (including taking sexual history, discussing sexual experiences with patients, sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS), HPV vaccines, connections to cancer, latent tuberculosis, safe sex, and birth control)
  5. Ethics and appropriate patient interactions (i.e. boundaries, patient privacy, and communications including telehealth)
  6. Smoking, vaping, and tobacco (including dangers, smoking cessation, and non-smoke tobacco products)
  7. Preparing your patients for an emergency and handling vulnerable populations in an emergency
  8. Identifying impairment (physical or mental) in patients and providers (including complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act)
  9. Vaccinations (including legal requirements and appropriate exemptions)
  10. Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care
Required Courses
Complete all District Of Columbia Required ARNP CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant Reporting to CE Broker
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Phone: 202-442-5954 Fax: 202-442-4795 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2201 Shannon Place, 2nd Fl
Washington  20020

District Of Columbia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

District Of Columbia Requires
18 Hours
Every two years
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Approved Provider
#50-353
Instant Reporting to
District Of Columbia requires
18 hours Every two years
District Of Columbia
Approved Provider #50-353
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Friday, May 30, 2025

LPNs shall earn eighteen (18) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements
  • CEU topics required by law for license renewal:
    • Two (2) hours in LGTBQ or Cultural Awareness
    • Additional relevant topics may be found here. 
The following topics have been identified as key public health priorities by the DC Department of Health:
  1. Responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management
  2. Nutrition and obesity prevention
  3. Identifying and reporting abuse (child and adult), neglect (child and adult), human trafficking, and domestic violence
  4. Sexual health (including taking sexual history, discussing sexual experiences with patients, sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS), HPV vaccines, connections to cancer, latent tuberculosis, safe sex, and birth control)
  5. Ethics and appropriate patient interactions (i.e. boundaries, patient privacy, and communications including telehealth)
  6. Smoking, vaping, and tobacco (including dangers, smoking cessation, and non-smoke tobacco products)
  7. Preparing your patients for an emergency and handling vulnerable populations in an emergency
  8. Identifying impairment (physical or mental) in patients and providers (including complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act)
  9. Vaccinations (including legal requirements and appropriate exemptions)
  10. Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care
Required Courses
Complete all District Of Columbia Required LPN CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant Reporting to CE Broker
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Phone: 202-724-8801 Fax: 202-724-8677 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 899 North Capitol Street NE
2nd Floor
Washington  20020

District Of Columbia Physical Therapist (PT)

Last Updated: Monday, June 2, 2025

PTs shall earn forty (40) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

**Your state board recognizes courses approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) CEUfast is an approved AOTA provider # 9757.

Special Requirements
  • No more than twenty (20) hours (or one-half) of approved continuing education credits shall be earned through online courses, home study, or any distance education.
  • Two (2) hours shall be regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression (LGBTQ) continuing education.
  • At least ten percent (10%) of the total required continuing education shall be in the subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District every five (5) years, or less frequently as deemed appropriate by the Director.
Required Courses
D.C. Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 877-672-2174 Fax: 202-724-8677 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington  20020

District Of Columbia Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Last Updated: Monday, June 2, 2025

PTAs shall earn thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

**Your state board recognizes courses approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) CEUfast is an approved AOTA provider # 9757.

Special Requirements
  • No more than one-half (½) of the approved continuing education credits shall be earned through online courses, home study, or any distance education.
  • Two (2) hours shall be regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression (LGBTQ) continuing education.
  • At least ten percent (10%) of the total required continuing education shall be in the subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District every five (5) years, or less frequently as deemed appropriate by the Director.
Required Courses
D.C. Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 877-672-2174 Fax: 202-724-8677 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington  20020

District Of Columbia Occupational Therapist (OT)

District Of Columbia Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
District Of Columbia requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, June 2, 2025
OTs shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
  • Two (2) hours shall be regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression (LGBTQ) continuing education.
  • At least ten percent (10%) of the total required continuing education shall be in the subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District every five (5) years, or less frequently as deemed appropriate by the Director.
Required Courses
Complete all District Of Columbia Required OT CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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District of Columbia Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy
Phone: 877-672-2174 Fax: 202-724-8677 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington  20020

District Of Columbia Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

District Of Columbia Requires
12 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
District Of Columbia requires
12 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, June 2, 2025
OTAs shall earn twelve (12) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
  • Two (2) hours shall be regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression (LGBTQ) continuing education.
  • At least ten percent (10%) of the total required continuing education shall be in the subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District every five (5) years, or less frequently as deemed appropriate by the Director.
Required Courses
Complete all District Of Columbia Required OTA CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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District of Columbia Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy
Phone: 877-672-2174 Fax: 202-724-8677 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington  20020

District Of Columbia Respiratory Therapist (RT)

District Of Columbia Requires
16 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
District Of Columbia requires
16 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
RTs shall earn sixteen (16) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Special Requirements
  • Two (2) CEUs of LGBTQ continuing education
  • Two (2) CEUs of ethics continuing education
  • At least ten percent (10%) of the total required continuing education shall be in the subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District every five (5) years, or less frequently as deemed appropriate by the Director
Required Courses
Complete all District Of Columbia Required RT CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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DC Health
Phone: 202-442-5955 Fax: 202-442-4795 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington  20020

District Of Columbia Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

District Of Columbia Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
District Of Columbia requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, May 30, 2025
Athletic Trainers must maintain BOC certification. BOC requires fifty (50) contact hours of continuing education every two (2) year reporting period.
Special Requirements
  • BOC requires fifty (50) credit hours every reporting period and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification.
  • Two (2) hours shall be regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression (LGBTQ) continuing education.
  • At least ten percent (10%) of the total required continuing education shall be in the subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District every five (5) years, or less frequently as deemed appropriate by the Director.
Required Courses
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • Emergency Cardiac Care Certification
Complete all District Of Columbia Required AT CEs
$39
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  • Instant access to certificates
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DC Health
Phone: 202-442-5955 Fax: 202-442-4795 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington  20002

District Of Columbia Medical Assistant (MA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, May 30, 2025
CEs not required.
Medical assistants in Washington, D.C., are not required to possess a certification, registration, or medical assisting license to work as a medical assistant.
While the District of Columbia does not require a license or certification, you may need to obtain certification to get a job as a medical assistant.
General DC Health
Phone: 202-442-5955 Fax: 202-442-4795 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 899 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington  20002

District Of Columbia Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)

District Of Columbia Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
District Of Columbia requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, May 30, 2025

Medication Aides shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements
  • Continuing education shall be relevant to the functions of medication aides and meet the following requirements:
    • Twelve (12) hours shall be in pharmacology or administration of drugs, provided that the applicant shall complete six (6) of the required hours during each year of the certification;
    • Two (2) hours shall be in cultural competency or specialized clinical training focusing on patients or clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and
    • Ten percent (10%) of the total shall be in subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District, which shall be duly published every five (5) years or as deemed necessary
The following topics have been identified as key public health priorities by the DC Department of Health:
  • Responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management
  • Nutrition and obesity prevention
  • Identifying and reporting abuse (child and adult), neglect (child and adult), human trafficking, and domestic violence
  • Sexual health (including taking sexual history, discussing sexual experiences with patients, sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS), HPV vaccines, connections to cancer, latent tuberculosis, safe sex, and birth control)
  • Ethics and appropriate patient interactions (i.e. boundaries, patient privacy, and communications including telehealth)
  • Smoking, vaping, and tobacco (including dangers, smoking cessation, and non-smoke tobacco products)
  • Preparing your patients for an emergency and handling vulnerable populations in an emergency
  • Identifying impairment (physical or mental) in patients and providers (including complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act)
  • Vaccinations (including legal requirements and appropriate exemptions)
  • Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care
Required Courses
Complete all District Of Columbia Required CMA CEs
$20
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
DC Board of Nursing
Phone: 202-442-5955 Fax: 202-442-4795 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington  20020

District Of Columbia CCI Credentialed Specialists

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A credential is active for 9-12 months after passing a CCI exam. For the first renewal, CCI credential holders must submit the renewal fee and a signature of compliance with the Code of Ethics.  
  • There are no Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements for the first renewal. 
Following the first renewal, maintenance of an “active status” for CCI credential holders requires the completion of the following three steps every three years, on the anniversary of the first renewal date: 
  1. The submission of renewal fees.
  2. Signature of compliance with the CCI Code of Ethics.
  3. The completion of Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
    • Certificate-Level (CCT and CRAT): sixteen (16) CEUs.
    • Advanced-Level (ACS): thirty-six (36) CEUs.
    • Registry-Level (RCES, RCIS, RCS, RCCS, RPhS, and RVS): thirty-six (36) CEUs.
Advanced and registry-level credential holders must complete thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. The remaining 6 or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Special Requirements
Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT):
  • Sixteen (16) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT):
  • Sixteen (16) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs.
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs.
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Phone: 919-861-4539 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 3739 National Drive - Suite 202
Raleigh  27612