Counselors · Michigan · Continuing education
Michigan Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPC0 hours every 3 years, including 3 h implicit bias & cultural competency; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 30, 2026
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03 Requirements
Michigan LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 0hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Renewal fee
- $198.45
- Renew online
- www.michigan.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competency1 hour per year of the 3-year license cycle (3 per cycle); may count toward general CE since March 23, 2023 | 3 | every renewal |
| Human traffickingOne-time training in identifying victims of human trafficking meeting Mich. Admin. Code R 338.1771 | — | once |
Alternatives & exemptions. No CE hours required for renewal; licensees must still complete implicit bias training (1 hour per year of the cycle) and a one-time human trafficking training.
Good to know. Michigan's counseling law does not require continuing education for renewal (LARA guide rev. 1/26/2026). Renewal cycle 3 years.
Source: www.michigan.gov · Mich. Admin. Code R 338.1751-R 338.1781; MCL 333.16148 · checked Oct 30, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Michigan?
0 hours every 3 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Michigan?
Use the license lookup of the Michigan Board of Counseling (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing) (michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/counseling); 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 Michigan?
Implicit bias & cultural competency — 3 h (every renewal); Human trafficking (once).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Michigan?
Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (3 years cycle).