Counselors · Utah · Continuing education
Utah Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- CMHC40 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h suicide prevention; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 30, 2026
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03 Requirements
Utah CMHC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved, conducted or sponsored by an accredited institution of higher learning, a county/state/federal agency, a professional association, or a mental health agency providing clinical mental health or SUD treatment services (certificate required). Other credit per DOPL guide: university teaching (no limit), conference presentations (max 5), clinical readings (max 10), volunteer service (max 10), supervision/direct observation by approved supervisors (max 10 each), peer consultation (max 10), professional board service (max 6).
- New licensees
- First cycle, licensed under 2 full years: 1.6 hours per month licensed (issue date to expiration).
- Audits & records
- CE documentation is submitted only if audited by the Division; certificates must show name, provider, instructor, date, title, objectives and hours.
- Renew online
- commerce.utah.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics/law | 6 | every renewal |
| Suicide prevention | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Clinical Mental Health Counselor renewal due September 30 of even years. At least 30 hours in-person or live interactive webinars; max 10 hours online self-study.
Source: commerce.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-60e (Mental Health Professional Practice Act Rule), incl. R156-60e-402.1; Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 60 · checked Oct 30, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Utah?
40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Utah?
Use the license lookup of the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) (commerce.utah.gov/dopl/clinical-mental-health-counseling); 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 Utah?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 2 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Utah?
Courses approved, conducted or sponsored by an accredited institution of higher learning, a county/state/federal agency, a professional association, or a mental health agency providing clinical mental health or SUD treatment services (certificate required). Other credit per DOPL guide: university teaching (no limit), conference presentations (max 5), clinical readings (max 10), volunteer service (max 10), supervision/direct observation by approved supervisors (max 10 each), peer consultation (max 10), professional board service (max 6).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Utah?
Licenses renew by September 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).