Washington

WASHINGTON STATE ACCEPTS PACE APPROVED CE COURSES

“The Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission (CQAC) recognizes the Provider Approved Continuing Education (PACE) program in the effort to maintain high standards of continuing education (CE). In the event of a CE audit of a licensed chiropractor, the CQAC will accept documentation, transcripts, and/or reports from PACE on their behalf.”

Chiropractors must complete 25 hours of continuing education per year. Chiropractic x-ray technicians must complete six hours of continuing education per year.

Distance Allowed: 12 hours per renewal cycle. Diagnosis and treatment of the spine or immediate articulations within the scope of practice; X-ray/diagnostic imaging; Adjustive technique; Detection of a subluxation; Physical examination; Hygiene; Symptomatology; Neurology; Pathology; Orthopedics; Patient/case management; Impairment within the scope of practice; CPR; Dietary and nutrition advice; and Chiropractic philosophy and business management (not to exceed a total of 8 hours)
1-time requirement: 3 hrs suicide prevention screening.