How many chiropractic CE hours does California require?
California lists 24 hours per renewal cycle (Annual). That averages about 24 hours per year, which is for comparison only. Confirm with the state board before you renew.
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California Chiropractic CE Requirements
24 hours per cycle · about 24 hours per year for comparison
Last verified October 22, 2026 · Last day of birth month
- Hours per cycle
- 24
- Renewal cycle
- Annual
Deadline
Last day of birth month
Online / home study
Capped
Max 12 hr distance (asynchronous); synchronous online counts as classroom
Required topics
2 hr ethics & law; 4 hr history/physical exam, adjustive technique, or ethical billing/coding
Who can approve the course
Board-approved providers/courses
Carry-over
Not confirmed in the sources we checked.
Upcoming events
Published seminars on this site whose venue is in California.
DCCE Chiropractic CE Seminar – Burbank, CA (November 2026)
Nov 5, 2026 · Burbank, CA
Blair Upper Cervical Intermediate Seminar – Los Angeles, CA
Nov 7–8, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA
Endo Nasal Cranial Therapy for Face and Skull with Dr. Judy Hoffman – Cotati, CA
Nov 8–9, 2026 · Cotati, CA
California Chiropractic Relicensing Seminar – San Jose (November 2026)
Nov 12, 2026 · San Jose, CA
DCCE Chiropractic CE Seminar – San Jose, CA (November 2026)
Nov 12, 2026 · San Jose, CA
CalChiro Fall Conference 2026
Nov 12–14, 2026 · La Jolla, CA
Common questions
When do chiropractors in California renew?
The renewal or CE deadline in the sources we checked is Last day of birth month. Confirm with the state board before you renew.
Can California chiropractic CE be completed online?
Max 12 hr distance (asynchronous); synchronous online counts as classroom Confirm with the state board before you renew.
What topics are required for California chiropractic CE?
2 hr ethics & law; 4 hr history/physical exam, adjustive technique, or ethical billing/coding Confirm with the state board before you renew.