Counselors · Rhode Island · Continuing education
Rhode Island Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCMHC40 credits every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Rhode Island LCMHC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40credits
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Programs sponsored or approved by ACA, AMHCA, NBCC, AAMFT, RIMHCA, RICA, RIAMFT, NASW, APA, AMA or other Board-approved national organizations. Category I (formal courses, workshops, institutes incl. web-based, 1 credit/hour): min 20 credits. Category II: publications/formal lectures (10 credits each), national/international elected office (20).
- New licensees
- Licensed by examination after the July 1 renewal date: exempt until the next renewal cycle (June 30 of the next even year).
- Audits & records
- Licensee must keep sponsor documentation (date, time, subject, lecturer, hours).
Good to know. Renewal per R.I. Gen. Laws §5-63.2-17; 40 credits over the two years before re-licensure. No specific mandatory topics stated in the rule.
Source: rules.sos.ri.gov · 216-RICR-40-05-11, §11.3.10, §11.3.12 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Rhode Island?
40 credits every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Rhode Island?
Use the license lookup of the Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (RI Department of Health) (health.ri.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE courses count for counselors in Rhode Island?
Programs sponsored or approved by ACA, AMHCA, NBCC, AAMFT, RIMHCA, RICA, RIAMFT, NASW, APA, AMA or other Board-approved national organizations. Category I (formal courses, workshops, institutes incl. web-based, 1 credit/hour): min 20 credits. Category II: publications/formal lectures (10 credits each), national/international elected office (20).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Rhode Island?
Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).