Which of the following statements about continuing education for renewal is correct?

• A. CE hours are optional.
• B. Licensees must complete the Board-specified continuing education hours for renewal.
• C. CE hours are required only in the first year.
• D. CE can be satisfied by any online courses without Board review.

Answer: (B)

Continuing education for renewal is mandatory; the Board sets the required number of hours and which activities count. This means licensees must complete those Board-specified CE hours in order to renew, and it applies at each renewal, not just once. Not every online course will count—credits must be from Board-approved programs or otherwise recognized by the Board, with proper documentation. This is why the statement about completing Board-specified CE hours for renewal is the correct one.