Counselors · Nevada · Continuing education
Nevada Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- CPC40 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 4 h suicide prevention, 6 h cultural competency, 2 h clinical supervision; renewal by January 1.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Nevada CPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jan 1
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By January 1
- Accepted credit
- Continuing education related to the field of practice; Board CEU approval available for events/providers; teaching (2 CE hours per hour taught, max 20), graduate courses (max 15), board meetings (max 4), community meetings (max 6)
- Renewal fee
- $450
- New licensees
- Prorated by original issue date in the period: e.g. issued Jul-Dec of the 1st year 30 h; Jan-Jun of the 2nd year 20 h; Jul-Dec of the 2nd year 10 h (ethics/suicide reduced to 2 h each, CDEI stays 6 h).
- Audits & records
- Keep CEU records at least 3 years.
- Renew online
- app.certemy.com ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll; ethics in MFT/clinical professional counseling | 6 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionAll | 4 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyAll; cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion (NRS 641A.260) | 6 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionApproved supervisors only | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses expire January 1 every other year (board: biennial cycle on even-numbered years); fee due by Dec 31. Max 20 h non-interactive/distance; at least half live or interactive webinar.
Source: marriage.nv.gov · NAC 641A.131; NRS 641A.260 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Nevada?
40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Nevada?
Use the license lookup of the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors (marriage.nv.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 Nevada?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 4 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 6 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 2 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Nevada?
Continuing education related to the field of practice; Board CEU approval available for events/providers; teaching (2 CE hours per hour taught, max 20), graduate courses (max 15), board meetings (max 4), community meetings (max 6).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Nevada?
Licenses renew by January 1 (2 years cycle).