Which statement correctly describes continuing education records retention?

• A. Three calendar years following the year the course was completed.
• B. Two calendar years.
• C. Five calendar years.
• D. Indefinitely.

Answer: (A)

Continuing education records are kept so the licensing board can verify your compliance during renewal or audits. The retention period is three calendar years after the year the course was completed, creating a three-year window to review each completed course. In practice, save the certificate of completion along with the course title, provider, date completed, and hours earned, so you can readily show them if asked. For example, if a course was finished in 2023, you should retain the records through the end of 2026. The other timeframes don’t align with the board’s policy and either shorten the review window or unnecessarily extend storage.