From the wide skies of Montana to the coastal clinics of Rhode Island, chiropractors across the U.S. face different continuing education (CE) requirements. But whether you’re practicing in a rural town or a major metro, meeting your CE deadlines is essential for maintaining your license—and elevating your care.
This guide spotlights five states with very different CE regulations, offering deadlines, requirements, and direct links to approved online CE from CE Soup.
🏞️ Montana: Big Sky, Big Responsibility
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CE Requirement: 12 hours per year (100% online allowed)
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Deadline: September 1 annually
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Board Notes: Max 1 hour/year in ethics or boundaries; 4 hours total required every 4 years; max 2 hours/year in philosophy or practice management
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Find Courses: Montana CE Page →
✅ Montana Tip: Courses in soft tissue, posture, ethics and documentation, or rehab are perfect for rural or solo practitioners.
✅ Course Recommendation: Modern Chiropractic Integration | 12 CE
🌾 North Dakota: Staying Sharp on the Plains
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CE Requirement: 20 hours per year
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Deadline: September 1 annually
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Board Notes: 4 hours of ethics or professional boundaries required every 3 years
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Find Courses: North Dakota CE Page →
✅ North Dakota Tip: Combine rehab, documentation, and ethics courses for maximum relevance and flexibility.
✅ Course Recommendation: Modern Chiropractic Integration | 20 CE
🌴 Alabama: Traditional Roots, Modern Rules
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CE Requirement: 18 hours per year (including 2 hours Alabama law and board rules)
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Deadline: September 30 annually
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Board Notes: Up to 6 hours may be completed online
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Find Courses: Alabama CE Page →
✅ Alabama Tip: Fulfill your law requirement, then round out your CE with technique or communication-focused content.
✅ Course Recommendation: Posture, Balance, Rehab & Motor Control Exercise | 6 CE
🏔️ Colorado: High Altitude, High Standards
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CE Requirement: 30 hours every two years (average 15 per year)
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Deadline: October 31 of odd-numbered years
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Board Notes: Must include 4 hours in documentation/recordkeeping; up to 10 hours may be online
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Find Courses: Colorado CE Page →
✅ Colorado Tip: Focus on movement science, posture, and rehab to match the needs of your health-conscious clientele.
✅ Course Recommendation: Modern Chiropractic Integration | 10 CE
🐚 Rhode Island: Small State, Big Expectations
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CE Requirement: 60 hours every 3 years (minimum 50 clinical; maximum 30 online)
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Deadline: October 31, 2025
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Find Courses: Rhode Island CE Page →
✅ Rhode Island Tip: Clinical CE—especially in osteoporosis, nutrition, posture, communication, and documentation—can help meet the 50-hour clinical minimum.
✅ Course Recommendation: Modern Chiropractic Integration, and Documentation Bundle | 30 CE
📊 State-by-State CE Overview
| State | CE Requirement | Deadline | Online Allowed |
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| Montana | 12 hrs/year | September 1 | 100% online; ethics/philosophy limits |
| North Dakota | 20 hrs/year | September 1 | Online allowed; 4 hrs ethics every 3 yrs |
| Alabama | 18 hrs/year (incl. 2 hrs law) | September 30 | Up to 6 hrs online |
| Colorado | 30 hrs/2 years | October 31 (odd yrs) | Up to 10 hrs online; 4 hrs documentation |
| Rhode Island | 60 hrs/3 years (≥50 clinical) | October 31, 2025 | Up to 30 hrs online |
✅ CE Soup: One Platform. All States. Real Simplicity.
No matter where you practice, CE Soup makes it easy to stay compliant and elevate your care. We offer:
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Board-approved chiropractic CE for all 50 states
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Flexible formats: on-demand, webinar, and live events
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Targeted topics: ethics, documentation, rehab, posture, and more
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