Counselors · Delaware · Continuing education
Delaware Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPCMH40 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Delaware LPCMH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- CE approved by national mental health or substance abuse organizations or local affiliates (NBCC, AAMFT, IFTA, NAADAC, Delaware Certification Board, NASW, ATCB, APA) regardless of content; other activities maintaining professional competence (interactive courses, workshops, seminars, webinars); teaching, presenting original papers or peer-reviewed writing up to 20 h
- New licensees
- First period prorated by issue date: 0 h (Apr 1-Sep 30 even year), 10 h (Oct 1 odd-Mar 31 even), 20 h (Apr 1-Sep 30 odd), 30 h (Oct 1 even-Mar 31 odd); prorated periods need 1 h ethics and 1 h cultural inclusion.
- Audits & records
- Electronic attestation; random post-renewal audits (late renewals always audited). Keep attendance certificates at least 1 year after renewal.
- Renew online
- delpros.delaware.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyCultural inclusion, equity and diversity | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals also licenses LCDPs and art therapists under the same CE rule. Associate licensees (LACMH/LAMFT) are not required to complete CE. Licenses renew Sep 30 of even-numbered years.
Source: archive.regulations.delaware.gov · 24 Del. Admin. Code 3000-12.0 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Delaware?
40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Delaware?
Use the license lookup of the Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals (dpr.delaware.gov); 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 Delaware?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Delaware?
CE approved by national mental health or substance abuse organizations or local affiliates (NBCC, AAMFT, IFTA, NAADAC, Delaware Certification Board, NASW, ATCB, APA) regardless of content; other activities maintaining professional competence (interactive courses, workshops, seminars, webinars); teaching, presenting original papers or peer-reviewed writing up to 20 h.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Delaware?
Licenses renew by September 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).