Class A credits require how many hours every eight years?

• A. 60 hours
• B. 80 hours
• C. 120 hours
• D. 180 hours

Answer: (C)

Class A credits are the continuing education hours counted toward licensure renewal over an eight-year cycle. The standard total required is 120 hours in that eight-year period, which averages to about 15 hours per year. This amount strikes a balance between ongoing professional development and the demands of clinical practice.

Why the other totals don’t fit: 60 hours would only half-fill the eight-year requirement, 80 hours would still be short of the 120-hour target, and 180 hours would exceed the typical expectation and create an unnecessary burden. So 120 hours best matches the established eight-year requirement for Class A credits.