Counselors · Minnesota · Continuing education
Minnesota Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LADC40 clock hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 9 h cultural competency; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- LPCC/LPC40 clock hours every 2 years, including 4 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
Minnesota LADC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Activities directly related to alcohol and drug counseling meeting statutory criteria: academic credit (1 semester credit = 15 h), workshops, seminars, in-service, teaching, presentations
- Audits & records
- Affidavit of CE compliance at renewal; random audits; keep original documentation 5 years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyDiversity training (Minn. R. 4747.1100, subp. 2 topics) | 9 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licensed alcohol and drug counselors are licensed by the same Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.
Source: www.revisor.mn.gov · Minn. Stat. §148F.075 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Minnesota LPCC/LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved postdegree continuing education programs (Minn. R. 2150.2540); graduate credit (15 h per semester credit, 10 per quarter credit)
- New licensees
- First 4 years of licensure: 12 graduate semester credits in counseling (CACREP or regionally accredited program, transcripts sent to the board) plus 40 hours of CE; graduate credits may count toward both.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural competencyServing clients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds (culture, diversity and oppression, cultural humility) | 4 | every renewal |
Good to know. After the first 4 years: 40 clock hours every 2 years. Affidavit of Continuing Education Compliance submitted at renewal.
Source: www.revisor.mn.gov · Minn. Stat. §148B.54, subd. 2; Minn. R. 2150.2520, 2150.2540 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Minnesota?
LADC: 40 clock hours every 2 years. LPCC/LPC: 40 clock hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Minnesota?
Use the license lookup of the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health); 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 Minnesota?
LADC: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 9 h (every renewal). LPCC/LPC: Cultural competency — 4 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Minnesota?
LADC: Activities directly related to alcohol and drug counseling meeting statutory criteria: academic credit (1 semester credit = 15 h), workshops, seminars, in-service, teaching, presentations. LPCC/LPC: Board-approved postdegree continuing education programs (Minn. R. 2150.2540); graduate credit (15 h per semester credit, 10 per quarter credit).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Minnesota?
LADC: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle). LPCC/LPC: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).