When must CEU hours be completed to meet renewal requirements?

When must CEU hours be completed to meet renewal requirements?

• A. Completed within the 2-year period preceding expiration (correct)
• B. Completed after expiration
• C. Completed before expiration
• D. Not required

Answer: (A)

CEU credits are tied to the license renewal cycle, which lasts two years. To renew, you must earn and report your CEUs within the 2-year window before your license expires. This timing keeps education current for the active renewal period and shows ongoing competency. If you complete CEUs after the license has expired, you can’t simply renew—the license is lapsed and would require reinstatement. Completing CEUs well before the window (outside the 2-year period) may not count toward the current renewal cycle, and CEUs are generally required for renewal, not optional.

CEU credits are tied to the license renewal cycle, which lasts two years. To renew, you must earn and report your CEUs within the 2-year window before your license expires. This timing keeps education current for the active renewal period and shows ongoing competency. If you complete CEUs after the license has expired, you can’t simply renew—the license is lapsed and would require reinstatement. Completing CEUs well before the window (outside the 2-year period) may not count toward the current renewal cycle, and CEUs are generally required for renewal, not optional.