Counselors · Oregon · Continuing education
Oregon Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPC40 clock hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h suicide prevention, 4 h cultural competency, 3 h clinical supervision; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Oregon LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Accredited college courses (15 h per semester credit); live seminars/workshops/conferences by counseling-related departments of accredited institutions, recognized professional organizations or human-services agencies; home study (1 h per 6,000 words); Board/committee service. Publications and presentations max 20 h; officer roles and paid supervision received max 10 h.
- Renewal fee
- $290
- New licensees
- No CE reporting for licensees licensed 12 months or less on their first renewal date.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; keep documentation for at least 2 years after the reporting period. Late response or deficient hours draw fines ($200–$1,000) and possible suspension.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics and/or Oregon laws and rules for counseling/MFT practice | 6 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionSuicide risk assessment, treatment and management | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 4 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionLicensees who supervise registered associates, incl. everyone on the Supervisor Registry | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial renewal; licenses expire the last day of the birth month (renew up to 45 days before or during that month). No cap on home-study hours.
Source: secure.sos.state.or.us · OAR 833-080-0011 to 833-080-0061; OAR 833-070-0011; OAR 833-075 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Oregon?
40 clock hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Oregon?
Use the license lookup of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (oregon.gov/oblpct); 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 Oregon?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 4 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Oregon?
Accredited college courses (15 h per semester credit); live seminars/workshops/conferences by counseling-related departments of accredited institutions, recognized professional organizations or human-services agencies; home study (1 h per 6,000 words); Board/committee service. Publications and presentations max 20 h; officer roles and paid supervision received max 10 h.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Oregon?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle).