Counselors · Puerto Rico · Continuing education
Puerto Rico Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Consejero Profesional (LPC): 45 hours every 3 years, including 2 h 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
Puerto Rico Consejero Profesional (LPC) CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 45hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
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- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- Continuing education in the areas set by Ley 147-2002 Art. 8(f) and Reglamento 7521; no limit on modules, journals or internet courses (Res. 2024-43).
- Renewal fee
- $30
- Renew online
- www.salud.pr.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural competencyCourse "Equidad y Respeto": bioethics and discrimination in all legally recognized forms (from 2024, Orden Adm. 2024-583; Res. 2024-43) | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. License renewed every 3 years with evidence of 45 CE hours. Renewal also requires ASUME certification and criminal record certificates (under 30 days). Renew about 90 days before expiry. Reglamento 7521 is a scanned PDF (not text-read).
Source: www.salud.pr.gov · Ley Núm. 147-2002, Art. 11 (20 L.P.R.A. § 3250); Reglamento 7521 (Educación Continua) · checked Oct 30, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Puerto Rico?
45 hours every 3 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Puerto Rico?
Use the license lookup of the Junta Examinadora de Consejeros Profesionales de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud) (salud.pr.gov/CMS/132); 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 Puerto Rico?
Cultural competency — 2 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Puerto Rico?
Continuing education in the areas set by Ley 147-2002 Art. 8(f) and Reglamento 7521; no limit on modules, journals or internet courses (Res. 2024-43).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Puerto Rico?
Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (3 years cycle).