Counselors · Illinois · Continuing education
Illinois Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCPC/LPC30 hours every 2 years, including 1 h implicit bias & cultural competency, 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h dementia & Alzheimer's care (every 6 years), 1 h cultural competency; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Illinois LCPC/LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Programs by approved sponsors: NBCC, ACA, CRCC, AAMFT, EAPA/EASNA, APA, ICA, IMHCA, AMA or affiliates; accredited colleges/universities/state agencies; approved SW/MFT/clinical psychologist sponsors; IDFPR-licensed PC CE sponsors (197-)
- New licensees
- CE not required for the first renewal of a license.
- Audits & records
- Licensee answers a YES/NO CE question at renewal; proof only on random audit, restoration or discipline. Keep proof of CE.
- Renew online
- idfpr.illinois.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competency | 1 | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawCounseling practice ethics | 3 | every renewal |
| Dementia & Alzheimer's careAlzheimer's disease and other dementias; once every 3 renewal periods | 1 | every 6 years |
| Cultural competencyBeginning January 1, 2025 | 1 | every renewal |
| Sexual harassment prevention | 1 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionLCPC only, at the second renewal: clinical supervision training | 9 | once |
Alternatives & exemptions. One-time CE waiver may be requested with the renewal (before expiry) for full-time military service, incapacitating illness or similar extenuating circumstances.
Good to know. CE must be completed in the 24 months before the expiration date printed on the license. Statutory expiry date not confirmed (ilga.gov admin code unreachable). Caps per cycle: teaching 10 h, publications/presentations 10 h, giving/receiving supervision 8 h, leadership 8 h.
Source: idfpr.illinois.gov · 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1375.220 and 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130 Subpart E · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Illinois?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Illinois?
Use the license lookup of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) (idfpr.illinois.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 Illinois?
Implicit bias & cultural competency — 1 h (every renewal); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Dementia & Alzheimer's care — 1 h (every 6 years); Cultural competency — 1 h (every renewal); Sexual harassment prevention — 1 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 9 h (once).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Illinois?
Programs by approved sponsors: NBCC, ACA, CRCC, AAMFT, EAPA/EASNA, APA, ICA, IMHCA, AMA or affiliates; accredited colleges/universities/state agencies; approved SW/MFT/clinical psychologist sponsors; IDFPR-licensed PC CE sponsors (197-).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Illinois?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).