Counselors · Kansas · Continuing education
Kansas Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCAC/LAC30 hours every 2 years, including 6 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act), 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- LCPC/LPC30 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Kansas LCAC/LAC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Approved CE: academic courses (15 h per credit hour), seminars, conferences, workshops, courses, home study with posttest; limited credit for other activities
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)Licensed clinical addiction counselors only: diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders | 6 | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Addiction counselors are licensed by the same board (BSRB). Board site ksbsrb.ks.gov returned 403 to our checker; cycle dates, fees and audit details not confirmed.
Source: rules.ks.gov · K.A.R. 102-7-9 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Kansas LCPC/LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Approved CE: academic courses (15 h per credit hour), seminars/workshops/courses, home study with posttest (without posttest max 5); limited credit for cross-disciplinary, preapproved self-directed projects, supervision provided, teaching, publications, professional organizations (max 10 each)
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- Audits & records
- Records may be requested by the board at least 30 days before license expiration.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 6 of the 30 hours on diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders (no topic code). 1 hour = 50 min classroom; credit in 15-min increments. Board site ksbsrb.ks.gov returned 403 to our checker; cycle dates, fees and audit details not confirmed.
Source: rules.ks.gov · K.A.R. 102-3-10a · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Kansas?
LCAC/LAC: 30 hours every 2 years. LCPC/LPC: 30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Kansas?
Use the license lookup of the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) (ksbsrb.ks.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 Kansas?
LCAC/LAC: Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) — 6 h (every renewal); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal). LCPC/LPC: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Kansas?
LCAC/LAC: Approved CE: academic courses (15 h per credit hour), seminars, conferences, workshops, courses, home study with posttest; limited credit for other activities. LCPC/LPC: Approved CE: academic courses (15 h per credit hour), seminars/workshops/courses, home study with posttest (without posttest max 5); limited credit for cross-disciplinary, preapproved self-directed projects, supervision provided, teaching, publications, professional organizations (max 10 each).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Kansas?
LCAC/LAC: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle). LCPC/LPC: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).