Counselors · Connecticut · Continuing education
Connecticut Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPC15 contact hours every year, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h cultural competency, 2 h veterans' health & mental health (every 6 years); renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Connecticut LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Courses offered or approved by NBCC, ACA, AAMFT, NASW, ASWB, APA or affiliates, the CT Department of Education or DMHAS; graduate coursework or programs of regionally accredited institutions; first presentation (5 h) or peer-reviewed publication (6 h); face-to-face or home study with proficiency exam
- Renewal fee
- $200
- Carryover
- Not allowed; hours do not carry over to a later registration period.
- New licensees
- Licensees renewing for the first time are exempt from CE.
- Audits & records
- Certificates must be submitted to the Department on request.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 1 | every renewal |
| Veterans' health & mental healthFirst renewal period in which CE is required, then at least once every six years (veterans' mental health incl. suicide prevention) | 2 | every 6 years |
Good to know. License renewal due the last day of the birth month, annually. Max 12 contact hours per day; business-management topics max 3 hours. Keep certificates 3 years. Professional counselor associates have the same CE duty.
Source: www.cga.ct.gov · Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-195cc; Regs. Conn. State Agencies §§20-195cc-1 to 20-195cc-7 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Connecticut?
15 contact hours every year.
How do I verify a counselor license in Connecticut?
Use the license lookup of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/professional-counselor/professional-counselor-licensing); 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 Connecticut?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 1 h (every renewal); Veterans' health & mental health — 2 h (every 6 years).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Connecticut?
Courses offered or approved by NBCC, ACA, AAMFT, NASW, ASWB, APA or affiliates, the CT Department of Education or DMHAS; graduate coursework or programs of regionally accredited institutions; first presentation (5 h) or peer-reviewed publication (6 h); face-to-face or home study with proficiency exam.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Connecticut?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (1 year cycle).