Idaho Continuing Education Requirements
Continuing education (CE) for licensed professionals in Idaho is set by each profession's own state board — Idaho Board of Architectural Examiners (DOPL), Idaho Board of Accountancy, Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board, Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), and Idaho Board of Nursing. Every board sets its own contact-hour total, renewal cycle, and mandatory subjects. Compare all 7 professions below, then open a profession for the full Idaho breakdown.
Idaho CE Requirements at a Glance
| Profession | Contact Hours | Renewal Cycle | Online? | Key Topics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architect | 12 | 1 yr | Yes | Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) | View → |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant) | 80 | 2 yr | Yes | Ethics, Idaho State Specific Ethics | View → |
| Physical Therapist (PT) | 32 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
| Professional Engineer (PE) | 24 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
| Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) | 30 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
| Real Estate Agent / Broker | 16 | 2 yr | Yes | Commission Core Course (Year 1), Commission Core Course (Year 2) | View → |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 15 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
Notable Idaho Requirements
Specific mandates Idaho boards impose that often trip up license holders:
- Architect Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) — 12 hours — All 12 required hours must be in health, safety, and welfare (HSW) subjects approved by the Board. Full Architect details →
- CPA Ethics — 4 hours — At least 4 hours of ethics over the two-year rolling period. Full CPA details →
- CPA Idaho State Specific Ethics — 2 hours — First-year licensees must complete a minimum 2-hour Idaho State Specific Ethics course covering the Idaho Accountancy Act and Rules during their first calendar year of licensure. Full CPA details →
- Real Estate Commission Core Course (Year 1) — Developed by IREC each year effective July 1st covering changes in the law, case law, and 'hot topics.' Must be a course not previously taken. Full Real Estate details →
- Real Estate Commission Core Course (Year 2) — Second unique Core course from a different year than the first. Full Real Estate details →
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Idaho Licensing Boards
CE requirements on this page are sourced from each profession's official Idaho board:
- Architect
- CPA
- PT
- PE
- PLS
- Real Estate
- RN
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