Counselors · Florida · Continuing education
Florida Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMHC30 hours every 2 years, including 2 h domestic violence (every 6 years), 2 h prevention of medical errors & patient safety, 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law (every 4 years), 3 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence) (every 6 years); renewal by March 31 in odd-numbered years, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Florida LMHC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By March 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved providers incl. NBCC, AASECT, ASCH, NASW, APA, CSWF, ASWB, ABPP, American Psychiatric Association, IAMFC, AASCB, ACA, AMHCA, AAMFT, AMFTRB; medical errors course from a Board-approved provider; 3 h for attending a Board meeting, up to 10 h presenting/moderating, up to 5 h teaching a graduate course; no limit on home study
- Renewal fee
- $120
- New licensees
- Licensees renewing for the first time are exempt from CE.
- Renew online
- mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violenceEvery third biennium (within the 25 general hours) | 2 | every 6 years |
| Prevention of medical errors & patient safety | 2 | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics and boundaries, alternating biennially with telehealth | 3 | every 4 years |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)Florida laws and rules, every third biennium (within the 25 general hours) | 3 | every 6 years |
| Clinical supervisionQualified Supervisors only, every third biennium (within the 25 general hours) | 4 | every 6 years |
| Telehealth / telepracticeAlternates biennially with ethics and boundaries | 3 | every 4 years |
Good to know. 30 hours = 25 general + 2 medical errors + 3 ethics/boundaries or telehealth. Sex therapy or hypnosis training can cover all 25 general hours. Biennium runs Apr 1 of an odd year to Mar 31 of the next odd year.
Source: floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov · Fla. Stat. §491.0085 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Florida?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Florida?
Use the license lookup of the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal through CE Broker.
Which CE topics are mandatory for counselors in Florida?
Domestic violence — 2 h (every 6 years); Prevention of medical errors & patient safety — 2 h (every renewal); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every 4 years); State laws & rules (jurisprudence) — 3 h (every 6 years); Clinical supervision — 4 h (every 6 years); Telehealth / telepractice — 3 h (every 4 years).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Florida?
Board-approved providers incl. NBCC, AASECT, ASCH, NASW, APA, CSWF, ASWB, ABPP, American Psychiatric Association, IAMFC, AASCB, ACA, AMHCA, AAMFT, AMFTRB; medical errors course from a Board-approved provider; 3 h for attending a Board meeting, up to 10 h presenting/moderating, up to 5 h teaching a graduate course; no limit on home study.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Florida?
Licenses renew by March 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).