Counselors · Wyoming · Continuing education
Wyoming Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LAT45 contact hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h suicide prevention; renewal by your birthday.
- LPC45 contact hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h suicide prevention; renewal by your birthday.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wyoming LAT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 45contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birthday
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By your birthday
- Accepted credit
- CE with significant intellectual or practical content aimed at competence in the licensed discipline (Board Rules Chapter 14); business-related training such as BLS, drugs in the workplace or HIPAA does not count.
- Audits & records
- Non-audited renewals attest to the hours (form updated 18 Feb 2026); licensees selected for audit submit a CE course list and certificates.
- Renew online
- mentalhealth.wyo.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics | 3 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionSuicide assessment or intervention | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses expire on the holder's birth date every two years; paper renewal must be postmarked by the expiration date; no late renewal. Fingerprints with renewal every four years. Licensed addictions therapists are licensed by the same Board.
Source: mentalhealth.wyo.gov · Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board Rules, Chapter 14, Sections 3 and 4 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Wyoming LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 45contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birthday
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By your birthday
- Accepted credit
- CE with significant intellectual or practical content aimed at competence in the licensed discipline (Board Rules Chapter 14); business-related training such as BLS, drugs in the workplace or HIPAA does not count.
- Audits & records
- Non-audited renewals attest to the hours (form updated 18 Feb 2026); licensees selected for audit submit a CE course list and certificates.
- Renew online
- mentalhealth.wyo.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics | 3 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionSuicide assessment or intervention | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses expire on the holder's birth date every two years; paper renewal must be postmarked by the expiration date; no late renewal. Fingerprints with renewal every four years.
Source: mentalhealth.wyo.gov · Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board Rules, Chapter 14, Sections 3 and 4 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Wyoming?
LAT: 45 contact hours every 2 years. LPC: 45 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Wyoming?
Use the license lookup of the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board (mentalhealth.wyo.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 Wyoming?
LAT: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 3 h (every renewal). LPC: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Wyoming?
LAT: CE with significant intellectual or practical content aimed at competence in the licensed discipline (Board Rules Chapter 14); business-related training such as BLS, drugs in the workplace or HIPAA does not count. LPC: CE with significant intellectual or practical content aimed at competence in the licensed discipline (Board Rules Chapter 14); business-related training such as BLS, drugs in the workplace or HIPAA does not count.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Wyoming?
LAT: Licenses renew by your birthday (2 years cycle). LPC: Licenses renew by your birthday (2 years cycle).