Connecticut

On and after January 1, 2016, each licensee applying for license renewal shall complete not less than two contact hours of training or education during the first renewal period in which continuing education is required and not less than once every six years thereafter on the topic of mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans. The Commissioner of Public Health shall adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, to (1) define basic requirements for continuing education programs that includes coursework appropriate for chiropractors on the subject of mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans, including (A) determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran, (B) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and (C) suicide prevention training.

Distance Allowed: 48 hours per renewal cycle – must include a self-assessment. Must include 1 hr ethics; 1 hr informed consent; 1 hr risk management, laws & rules, including informed consent; 2 hrs every 6 years in mental health conditions common to veterans and their families (does not pre-approve)