Virginia Continuing Education Requirements
Continuing education (CE) for licensed professionals in Virginia is set by each profession's own state board — Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA), Virginia DPOR, Virginia Board of Accountancy, Virginia Board of Physical Therapy, Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA Board), Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Virginia Real Estate Board (DPOR), and Virginia 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 Virginia breakdown.
Virginia CE Requirements at a Glance
| Profession | Contact Hours | Renewal Cycle | Online? | Key Topics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architect | 16 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant) | 120 | 3 yr | Yes | VBOA-Approved Ethics, Attest and Compilation Services | View → |
| Physical Therapist (PT) | 30 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
| Professional Engineer (PE) | 16 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
| Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) | 16 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
| Real Estate Agent / Broker | 16 | 2 yr | Yes | Ethics and Standards of Conduct, Fair Housing | View → |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 30 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
Notable Virginia Requirements
Specific mandates Virginia boards impose that often trip up license holders:
- CPA VBOA-Approved Ethics — 2 hours — 2 hours of Virginia-specific ethics required annually. Full CPA details →
- CPA Attest and Compilation Services — 8 hours — 8 hours annually required for licensees who release or authorize the release of reports on attest services, compilation services, or financial statement preparation services for Virginia entities. Full CPA details →
- Real Estate Ethics and Standards of Conduct — 3 hours — Required for all licensees (salespersons and brokers). Full Real Estate details →
- Real Estate Fair Housing — 2 hours — Required for all licensees. Full Real Estate details →
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Virginia Licensing Boards
CE requirements on this page are sourced from each profession's official Virginia board:
- Architect
- CPA
- PT
- PE
- PLS
- Real Estate
- RN
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