I am in support of increasing CE requirements from 6 to 8 hours annually. I have no problem expecting technicians to remain current in the field.  I think the increase will encourage hospitals to increase CE allowance for technicians.  

I have read some of the posts stating that cost and time are reasons against this increase.  There is a ton of free CE online or at reduced cost; you just have to look for it. This is my career not just a job. This means that I need to put in the effort to remain relevant regardless. In order to do this it may mean doing CE on my own time and money.  

I do think it would make it easier for techs to change the CE from 8 per year to 16 per 2 years. This might make attending a large conference more economical for technicians and clinics more likely to pay. 

Aimee Walker, LVT