Counselors · Kentucky · Continuing education
Kentucky Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPCC/LPCA: 10 hours every year, including 3 h domestic violence (once), 6 h suicide prevention (every 6 years), 3 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence) (every 3 years); renewal by October 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Kentucky LPCC/LPCA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Oct 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By October 31
- Accepted credit
- Without board review: programs sponsored/approved by ACA, Kentucky Counseling Association, NBCC or a state counseling licensure board; CACREP-program academic courses (1 credit = 15 h). Other programs need board approval
- Audits & records
- Licensees list CE at renewal; up to 15% randomly selected to document; keep proof 1 year from renewal.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violenceWithin 3 years of initial licensure (KRS 194A.540) | 3 | once |
| Suicide preventionWithin the first 3 years of initial licensure and every 6 years thereafter (KRS 210.366) | 6 | every 6 years |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)Kentucky counseling law KRS 335.500-335.599 and 201 KAR Chapter 36, every 3 years | 3 | every 3 years |
Good to know. Annual renewal by October 31 (201 KAR 36:075). Mandatory DV, suicide and law courses must be board-approved. Supervision training for supervisors under 201 KAR 36:065 is separate.
Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · 201 KAR 36:030; 201 KAR 36:075 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Kentucky?
10 hours every year.
How do I verify a counselor license in Kentucky?
Use the license lookup of the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors (lpc.ky.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 Kentucky?
Domestic violence — 3 h (once); Suicide prevention — 6 h (every 6 years); State laws & rules (jurisprudence) — 3 h (every 3 years).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Kentucky?
Without board review: programs sponsored/approved by ACA, Kentucky Counseling Association, NBCC or a state counseling licensure board; CACREP-program academic courses (1 credit = 15 h). Other programs need board approval.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Kentucky?
Licenses renew by October 31 (1 year cycle).