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Counselor CE Requirements by State

01 In short

Continuing education rules for counselors are set by each state's licensing board. Our table covers 52 jurisdictions; 1 of them (Hawaii) set no state hour count for at least one license type (some rely on national certification instead), the rest require a set number of hours per renewal cycle, often with mandatory topics. Open your state for the exact rule, the law behind it and a remaining-hours calculator.

02 Every state — click a state to expand

52 states

Alabama 10 h / 1 yrALC40 h / 2 yrLPC License anniversary Medical ethics, professionalismClinical supervision —

ALC

10 contact hours every 1 year; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal

LPC

40 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by July 31.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision5 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Alabama

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling

Alaska 40 h / 2 yr Oct 31, odd yrs Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionCultural competency+1 —

LPC

40 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by October 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Alaska

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Alaska Board of Professional Counselors

Arizona 30 h / 2 yr License anniversary Medical ethics, professionalismState lawsCultural competency+1 1 upcoming

LPC/LAC

30 clock hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & lawevery renewal
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competencyevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision9 hevery 3 years
Arkansas 24 h / 2 yr May 31 Medical ethics, professionalismClinical supervision —

LPC/LAC

24 clock hours every 2 years; renewal by May 31.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision6 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Arkansas

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling

California 36 h / 2 yr License anniversary Medical ethics, professionalismHIV/AIDSSuicide prevention+2 3 upcoming

LPCC

36 hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • HIV/AIDS7 hbefore the first renewal
  • Suicide prevention6 honce
  • Clinical supervision6 hevery renewal
  • Telehealth / telepractice3 honce

Upcoming in California

Source: California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Colorado 40 h / 2 yr Aug 31, odd yrs None 1 upcoming

LPC

40 Professional Development Hours (PDH) every 2 years; renewal by August 31 in odd-numbered years.

Connecticut 15 h / 1 yr Birth month Medical ethics, professionalismCultural competencyVeterans' health —

LPC

15 contact hours every 1 year; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency1 hevery renewal
  • Veterans' health & mental health2 hevery 6 years

Upcoming in Connecticut

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health

Delaware 40 h / 2 yr Sep 30, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalismCultural competency —

LPCMH

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Delaware

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals

District of Columbia 40 h / 2 yr Birth month Medical ethics, professionalismCultural competencyPublic health priority topics 2 upcoming

LPC

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
  • Public health priority topics4 hevery renewal

Upcoming in District of Columbia

Source: DC Board of Professional Counseling

FloridaCE Broker 30 h / 2 yr Mar 31, odd yrs Domestic violencePrevention of medical errorsMedical ethics, professionalism+3 2 upcoming

LMHC

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Domestic violence2 hevery 6 years
  • Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery 4 years
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)3 hevery 6 years
  • Clinical supervision4 hevery 6 years
  • Telehealth / telepractice3 hevery 4 years
Georgia 35 h / 2 yr Sep 30, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalismTelehealth / telepractice 2 upcoming

LPC/APC

35 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law5 hevery renewal
  • Telehealth / telepractice6 honce
Hawaii No set hours Jun 30 None —

LMHC

No CE hours required for renewal.

Idaho 12 h / 2 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionProfessional boundaries —

LCPC/LPC

12 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention3 hevery renewal
  • Professional boundaries & risk management3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Idaho

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Idaho Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (DOPL)

Illinois 30 h / 2 yr On license Implicit biasMedical ethics, professionalismDementia+3 1 upcoming

LCPC/LPC

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competency1 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Dementia & Alzheimer's care1 hevery 6 years
  • Cultural competency1 hevery renewal
  • Sexual harassment prevention1 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision9 honce
Indiana 40 h / 2 yr Apr 1, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalism —

LMHC/LCAC/LAC

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by April 1 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Indiana

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board

Iowa 40 h / 2 yr Sep 30, even yrs Child abuse recognitionMedical ethics, professionalismClinical supervision+1 —

LMHC

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.

  • Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery 3 years
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision3 hevery renewal
  • Elder abuse2 hevery 3 years

Upcoming in Iowa

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing)

Kansas 30 h / 2 yr On license Substance use disordersMedical ethics, professionalism —

LCAC/LAC

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)6 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal

LCPC/LPC

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Kansas

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB)

Kentucky 10 h / 1 yr Oct 31 Domestic violenceSuicide preventionState laws —

LPCC/LPCA

10 hours every 1 year; renewal by October 31.

  • Domestic violence3 honce
  • Suicide prevention6 hevery 6 years
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)3 hevery 3 years

Upcoming in Kentucky

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors

Louisiana 40 h / 2 yrLPC20 h / 2 yrPLPC Jun 30 Medical ethics, professionalismCultural competencyClinical supervision+1 2 upcoming

LPC

40 clock hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision3 hevery renewal
  • Telehealth / telepractice3 hevery renewal

PLPC

20 clock hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law1.5 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency1.5 hevery renewal
  • Telehealth / telepractice3 hevery renewal
Maine 55 h / 2 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalism —

LCPC/LPC

55 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Maine

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure

Maryland 40 h / 2 yr On license Implicit bias 1 upcoming

LCPC/LGPC/LCADC/LGADC/CAC-AD

40 CEUs every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competencyonce
Massachusetts 30 h / 2 yr On license Domestic violenceMandated reporter training 1 upcoming

LMHC

30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Domestic violence2 honce
  • Mandated reporter trainingonce
Michigan 0 h / 3 yr License anniversary Implicit biasHuman trafficking —

LPC

0 hours every 3 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competency3 hevery renewal
  • Human traffickingonce

Upcoming in Michigan

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Michigan Board of Counseling (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing)

Minnesota 40 h / 2 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalismCultural competency —

LADC

40 clock hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency9 hevery renewal

LPCC/LPC

40 clock hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Cultural competency4 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Minnesota

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Mississippi 24 h / 2 yrLPC6 h / 1 yrP-LPC Jun 30 Medical ethics, professionalismState lawsClinical supervision —

LPC

24 clock hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)every renewal
  • Clinical supervision2 hevery renewal

P-LPC

6 clock hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Mississippi

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors

Missouri 40 h / 2 yr On license Suicide prevention 1 upcoming

LPC

40 clock hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Suicide prevention2 hevery renewal
Montana 20 h / 1 yr Dec 31 Suicide prevention 1 upcoming

LCPC

20 hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.

  • Suicide prevention2 hevery 2 years
Nebraska 32 h / 2 yr Sep 1, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalism —

LIMHP

32 clock hours every 2 years; renewal by September 1 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal

LMHP/CPC

32 clock hours every 2 years; renewal by September 1 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Nebraska

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit, Board of Mental Health Practice

Nevada 40 h / 2 yr Jan 1 Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionCultural competency+1 —

CPC

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by January 1.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention4 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency6 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Nevada

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors

New Hampshire 40 h / 2 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionClinical supervision —

LCMHC

40 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention3 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision6 hevery renewal

Upcoming in New Hampshire

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice (OPLC)

New Jersey 40 h / 2 yr Nov 30, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalismCultural competency —

LPC

40 CEUs every 2 years; renewal by November 30 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law5 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in New Jersey

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee

New Mexico 40 h / 2 yr Sep 30 Medical ethics, professionalismClinical supervision 1 upcoming

LPCC/LMHC/LADAC

40 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law12 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision9 hevery renewal
New York 36 h / 3 yr Birth month Professional boundaries 1 upcoming

LMHC

36 hours every 3 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Professional boundaries & risk management3 hevery renewal
North Carolina 40 h / 2 yr Jun 30 Medical ethics, professionalismState lawsClinical supervision 2 upcoming

LCMHC/LCMHCA/LCMHCS

40 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)5 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision10 hevery renewal
North Dakota 30 h / 2 yrLPC40 h / 2 yrLPCC License anniversary Medical ethics, professionalism —

LPC

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal

LPCC

40 hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in North Dakota

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners

Ohio 30 h / 2 yr License anniversary Medical ethics, professionalismClinical supervision 2 upcoming

LPCC/LPC

30 clock hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision3 hevery renewal
Oklahoma 20 h / 1 yr Jun 30 Medical ethics, professionalismClinical supervision —

LPC

20 clock hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Oklahoma

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure

Oregon 40 h / 2 yr Birth month Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionCultural competency+1 1 upcoming

LPC

40 clock hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention2 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency4 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision3 hevery renewal
Pennsylvania 30 h / 2 yr Feb 28, odd yrs Child abuse recognitionMedical ethics, professionalismSuicide prevention 3 upcoming

LPC

30 clock hours every 2 years; renewal by February 28 in odd-numbered years.

  • Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention1 hevery renewal
Puerto Rico 45 h / 3 yr License anniversary Cultural competency —

Consejero Profesional (LPC)

45 hours every 3 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Cultural competency2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Puerto Rico

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Junta Examinadora de Consejeros Profesionales de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud)

Rhode Island 40 h / 2 yr Jun 30, even yrs None 1 upcoming

LCMHC

40 credits every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.

South Carolina 40 h / 2 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionClinical supervision 1 upcoming

LAC

40 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention1 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision10 hevery renewal

LPC

40 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention1 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision10 hevery renewal
South Dakota 40 h / 2 yr Nov 30, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalism —

LPC-MH

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by November 30 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal

Upcoming in South Dakota

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists

Tennessee 20 h / 2 yr Birth month Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionClinical supervision 1 upcoming

LPC/LPC-MHSP

20 clock hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Suicide preventionevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision3 hevery renewal
TexasCE Broker 24 h / 2 yr Birth month Human traffickingMedical ethics, professionalismState laws+2 2 upcoming

LPC

24 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Human traffickingevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)every renewal
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision6 hevery renewal
Utah 40 h / 2 yr Sep 30, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide prevention —

CMHC

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Utah

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)

Vermont 40 h / 2 yr On license Cultural competency —

LCMHC

40 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Cultural competency1 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Vermont

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health (Office of Professional Regulation)

Virginia 20 h / 1 yr Jun 30 Medical ethics, professionalism —

LPC

20 hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal

LSATP

20 hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Virginia

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Virginia Board of Counseling

Washington 32 h / 2 yr Birthday Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionHealth equity+1 2 upcoming

LMHC

32 hours every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention6 hevery 6 years
  • Health equity2 hevery 4 years
  • Professional boundaries & risk management2 hevery renewal
West Virginia 35 h / 2 yr Jun 30 Medical ethics, professionalismVeterans' healthClinical supervision 1 upcoming

LPC

35 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Veterans' health & mental health2 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision3 hevery renewal
Wisconsin 30 h / 2 yr Feb 28, odd yrs Medical ethics, professionalismProfessional boundaries 1 upcoming

LPC

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by February 28 in odd-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal
  • Professional boundaries & risk managementevery renewal
Wyoming 45 h / 2 yr Birthday Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide prevention —

LAT

45 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention3 hevery renewal

LPC

45 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Wyoming

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board

Hours are shown in each board's own unit (contact hours, CME credits, CEUs). Rules change — open a state for the full rule, the law behind it and the source.