Counselors · Alaska · Continuing education
Alaska Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPC40 contact hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h suicide prevention, 3 h cultural competency, 3 h clinical supervision; renewal by October 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Alaska LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Oct 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By October 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Counseling-related courses offered or approved by ACA, Alaska Counseling Association, APA, ASWB, NASW, AAMFT, NBCC, Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification, NAADAC, ASCA, Association for Play Therapy and other listed bodies; accredited university postgraduate courses (1 semester credit = 15 h); cross-disciplinary courses; presenting/publishing (max 10 h); up to 15 h of other non-preapproved training
- Renewal fee
- $270
- New licensees
- First renewal: 20 hours if licensed under 12 months of the period, 30 hours if 12 to under 18 months, 40 hours if 18 months or more.
- Audits & records
- The Board may audit renewals after each biennial period; proof due within 30 days. Keep records 3 years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Suicide prevention | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 3 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionApproved counselor supervisors (certification renewal); can count toward the 40 hours | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 20 hours must be synchronous courses/seminars; no more than half may be correspondence, video or other individual study. Max 12 hours in any 24-hour period. Current licenses expire Oct 31, 2027.
Source: www.commerce.alaska.gov · AS 08.29.140; 12 AAC 62.300-62.350 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Alaska?
40 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Alaska?
Use the license lookup of the Alaska Board of Professional Counselors (commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/ProfessionalCounselors.aspx); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE topics are mandatory for counselors in Alaska?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 3 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 3 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Alaska?
Counseling-related courses offered or approved by ACA, Alaska Counseling Association, APA, ASWB, NASW, AAMFT, NBCC, Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification, NAADAC, ASCA, Association for Play Therapy and other listed bodies; accredited university postgraduate courses (1 semester credit = 15 h); cross-disciplinary courses; presenting/publishing (max 10 h); up to 15 h of other non-preapproved training.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Alaska?
Licenses renew by October 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).