Which renewal requirement applies after five years of credentialing?

• A. 40 hours
• B. 80 hours
• C. 60 hours
• D. 20 hours

Answer: (C)

Ongoing learning is required to keep the credential active after a five-year period. The standard renewal requirement is 60 hours of approved continuing education, ensuring you stay current with new practices, guidelines, and ethical expectations. This amount struck a balance between feasible ongoing development and maintaining professional competence over the five-year cycle. Totals that are too low wouldn’t meet the board’s standard, while totals that are too high go beyond what’s required, so 60 hours fits the typical five-year renewal rule. If your board has any specific ethics or topic breakdown, verify those details, but the total remains 60 hours for renewal.