*It is the clinician's responsibility to know their state's continuing education requirements and what is required to meet them.

Nursing: Hi-R-Ed Online University is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 13804). The programs listed above will earn the participant continuing education credit upon successful completion of the post-test. The number of credits available varies by course--see the list above for the number of credits available. Hi-R-Ed Online University's courses may be used toward fulfilling the following state requirements: Hi-R-Ed and its assigned assume no responsibility for the accuracy of this information--it is the clinician's responsibility to know their state's continuing education requirements and to meet them. State Requirements Some or all CE requirements may be fulfilled by our online courses: online study/total required (mths), renewal period (yrs) Alabama 24/24 /2 yrs Alaska 30/30 /2 yrs Arkansas 15/15 /2 yrs California 30/30 /2 yrs Delaware RN, LPN 15/15, 12/12 /2 yrs Florida 22/25 /2 yrs Georgia Competency req's only beginning 1/31/2016 Illinois 20 /2 yrs Iowa 45/45 /3 yrs Kansas 15/30 /2 yrs Kentucky 30/30 /2 yrs Louisiana RN 15/15 Maryland Refresher course only Massachusetts 15/15 /2 yrs Michigan 25/25 /2 yrs Minnesota RN, LPN 24/24, 12/12 /2 yrs Montana 24 contact hrs CE completed by 12/31/2012 Nebraska 10/20 /2 yrs New Jersey 30/30 2 yrs Nevada RN, LPN 30/30 /2 yrs New Hampshire 15/30 /2 yrs New Mexico 30/30 /2 yrs North Carolina* See below North Dakota 12/12 2 yrs Ohio 24/24/2 yrs Oklahoma 24/24 2 yrs Pennsylvania 30/30 2 yrs Puerto Rico 30/20 2 yrs Rhode Island 10/10 2 yrs South Carolina* See below Texas 20/20 /2 yrs Virgin Islands 15 /2 yrs Virginia* See below Washington 45/45 3 yrs West Virginia RN, LPN 30/30, 24/24 /2 yrs Wyoming 20/20 /2 yrs The following states do not have specific continuing education requirements for nurses. However, Hi-R-Ed Online University's Programs for Nurses meet the contact hour requirements for those states that have them in the following list: Arizona Colorado Connecticut Hawaii Idaho Indiana Maine Mississippi Missouri Oregon South Dakota Vermont Wisconsin

Dietitians: Hi-R-Ed Online University is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Regulation (CDR), provider # NU003. The programs listed above will earn the participant continuing education credit upon successful completion of the post-test. The number of credits available varies by course--see the list above for the number of credits available. Hi-R-Ed Online University's courses fulfill the continuing education requirements for registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered in all 50 states. Registered Dietitians are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.   Social Workers: Hi-R-Ed Online University, #1091, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, phone: 1-800-225-6880, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Hi-R-Ed Online University maintains responsibility for the program. Where noted, Hi-R-Ed Online University's courses are approved for continuing education credit for social workers by the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board. Social workers are required by their state of practice to complete between 20 - 40 hours of continuing education credits every 2 years. Consult your state board for specifics.   Case Managers: Courses denoted as approved for case managers are approved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) for continuing education credit hours as noted on the first page of each course. Approval number on file with both Hi-R-Ed Online University and the Commission for Case Manager Certification as directed by CCMC. Certified Case Managers are required to complete 80 clock hours of approved continuing education every 5 years.

All continuing education and training courses receive approval based on your clinical specialty and state of licensure.

It is your responsibility to make sure that you meet all credentialing requirements for the state and agency that issues your license(s). Certain states may have special requirements that cannot be maintained through courses given outside of a classroom environment.

North Carolina: RNs and LPNs: For reistatement or relicensure, a plan for continued competence and completion of one of the following is required: 1) National certification or re-certification by a national credentialing body recognized by the Board. 2) 30 contact hours of continued education. 3) Completion of a Board approved refresher course. 4) Completion of a minimum of two semester hours of post-licensure academic education related to nursing practice. --OR--15 contact hours of continued education and one of the following: 1) Completion of a nursing project as principal investigator or co-investigator to include statement of problem, project objectives, methods, date of completion and summary of findings. 2) Authoring or co-authoring a nursing related article, paper, book or book chapter. 3) Developing and conducting a nursing continuing education presentation or presentations totaling a minimum of five contact hours, including program brochure or course syllabi, objectives, date and location of presentation, and approximate number of attendees. 4) 640 hours of active practice within previous 2 years.

South Carolina: The license of every person licensed under the provisions of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act to practice as a registered nurse (RN) or as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the state must be renewed biennially by April 30.
Demonstration of competency for renewal of an active RN or LPN license biennially requires documented evidence of at least one of the following requirements during the licensure period: 1) Completion of thirty contact hours from a continuing education provider recognized by the board 2) Maintenance of certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by the board 3) Completion of an academic program of study in nursing or a related field recognized by the board; OR 4) Verification of competency and the number of hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board

Virginia: Effective August 1, 2013, continued competency regulations go into effect. These regulations will affect licensure renewals beginning August 1, 2015. For licensure renewal, RNs shall complete at least one of the following activities: Current specialty certification by a national certifying organization, as defined in 18VAC90-20-10. Completion of a minimum of three credit hours of post-licensure academic education relevant to nursing practice, offered by a regionally-accredited college or university. A board-approved refresher course in nursing. Completion of nursing-related, evidence-based practice project or research study. Completion of publication as the author or co-author during a renewal cycle. Teaching a nursing-related course resulting in no less than three semester hours of college credit or specialty certification. Teaching nursing-related continuing education courses for up to 30 contact hours. 15 contact hours of workshops, seminars, conferences or courses relevant to the practice of nursing and 640 hours of active practice as a nurse. 30 contact hours of workshops, seminars, conferences or courses relevant to the practice of nursing.