Counselors · Nebraska · Continuing education
Nebraska Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LIMHP32 clock hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by September 1 in even-numbered years.
- LMHP/CPC32 clock hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by September 1 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 30, 2026
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03 Requirements
Nebraska LIMHP CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 32clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 1, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 1 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Nebraska does not review or approve CE offerings.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll licensees and certificate holders: ethics | 4 | every renewal |
Good to know. Credentials expire September 1 of even-numbered years. LIMHPs need at least 6 hours on diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders each renewal period (no matching topic code).
Source: dhhs.ne.gov · Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-2101 et seq. (Mental Health Practice Act); 172 NAC 94 · checked Oct 30, 2026
Nebraska LMHP/CPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 32clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 1, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 1 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Nebraska does not review or approve CE offerings.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll licensees and certificate holders: ethics | 4 | every renewal |
Good to know. Credentials expire September 1 of even-numbered years. Not applicable to provisional licenses (PLMHP).
Source: dhhs.ne.gov · Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-2101 et seq. (Mental Health Practice Act); 172 NAC 94 · checked Oct 30, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Nebraska?
LIMHP: 32 clock hours every 2 years. LMHP/CPC: 32 clock hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Nebraska?
Use the license lookup of the Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit, Board of Mental Health Practice (dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Mental-Health-and-Social-Work-Practice.aspx); 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 Nebraska?
LIMHP: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 4 h (every renewal). LMHP/CPC: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 4 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Nebraska?
LIMHP: Nebraska does not review or approve CE offerings. LMHP/CPC: Nebraska does not review or approve CE offerings.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Nebraska?
LIMHP: Licenses renew by September 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle). LMHP/CPC: Licenses renew by September 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).