CE Requirements by State
Know exactly what your state requires for license renewal. Mandatory topics, deadlines, and home study limits — all in one place.
CE Requirements for Mental Health Professionals
The information provided here is for reference only. CE requirements vary significantly by profession and are subject to change by legislative or licensing boards and agencies. Always verify your specific CE requirements for your profession directly with your state licensing board before relying on any information shown here as states or other jurisdictions may change requirements.
308 jurisdictions found — More states added regularly
Alaska
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics, with licenses renewing by June 30th of each odd year.
Alaska
LCSW
45
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensed social workers (LBSW, LCSW, LMSW) must complete 45 hours of continuing education every two years by June 30th of each even year, including mandatory coursework in ethics (3 hours), substance abuse (6 hours), cross-cultural education with Alaska Native focus (6 hours total, 3 specifically on Alaska Natives), telemental health practice (5 hours), and suicide prevention (3 hours).
Alaska
MFT
45
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 13 mandatory hours every two years by December 31st on even years: 3 hours in Ethics, 2 hours each in Addictions, Domestic Violence, Cross-Cultural Education, Teletherapy, and Supervision.
Alaska
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours each in ethics, suicidality, and cultural competency, with licenses renewing by October 31st on odd years.
Alaska
Substance Abuse Counselor
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensed professionals must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including 4 hours in Ethics and 4 hours in Confidentiality, with the remaining 32 hours covering field-related topics.
Alaska
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
School psychologists with Type C Special Services certificates must complete 6 graduate semester hours (minimum 3 at upper division or graduate level) in certificate-related content within the credential's validity period. NCSP and Master Teacher Certificate holders can renew by submitting their NCSP every 3 years without fees or additional coursework.
Alabama
Licensed Psychologist
20
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education annually and renew their licenses by October 15th. No specific topics are mandated, allowing practitioners to select any combination of courses to fulfill requirements.
Alabama
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
All social work license holders must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years by the last day of their month of issuance, including 3 hours in Ethics for all licensees, 3 hours in clinical content for LMSWs with clinical designation, 6 hours in clinical content (including 3 hours of comprehensive DSM review) for LICSWs, and 3 hours in Supervision for supervisors.
Alabama
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 6 hours in Ethics, with licenses renewed by July 31st.
Alabama
Substance Abuse Counselor
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensees must complete 20 CEUs annually, including 4 hours of AIDS/HIV education and 4 hours of ethics education that renew every two years as part of recertification requirements.
Arkansas
LPC/LPCC
24
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 mandatory hours in Ethics, with licenses renewing by May 31st.
Arkansas
School Psychologist
36
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Educators holding any license, including School Psychology Specialists, must complete 36 contact hours annually.
Arkansas
Licensed Psychologist
20
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education annually and renew licenses by June 30th, with counselors required to complete 3 hours in Ethics for each renewal.
Arkansas
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
6 hours ethics required.
Arkansas
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers holding LCSW, LMSW, and LSW licenses must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics education. License renewal occurs every two years by the last day of the licensee's birth month.
Arkansas
MFT
24
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics, with licenses renewing by May 31st biennially.
Arizona
MFT
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in ethics, 3 hours in cultural competency and diversity, 4 hours in intimate partner violence in culturally diverse groups and special populations, and 3 hours in Arizona statutes/regulations. Licenses renew every two years from the initial issuance date.
Arizona
Substance Abuse Counselor
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Addiction Counselors must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education and renew their licenses every 2 years from the initial issuance date.
Arizona
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education during each 2-year licensure period, with licenses expiring at the end of the license-holder's birth month in even years for even-numbered licenses and odd years for odd-numbered licenses.
Arizona
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers holding LBSW, LMSW, and LCSW licenses must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics, 3 hours in Cultural Competency & Diversity, 4 hours in Intimate Partner Violence in Culturally Diverse Groups and Special Populations, and 3 hours in Arizona Statutes/Regulations. Licenses renew every two years from the initial issuance date.
Arizona
School Psychologist
15
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Standard certificates remain valid for 12 years and require 15 clock hours of professional development activities annually for renewal, with one semester hour of college coursework equaling 15 clock hours.
Arizona
LPC/LPCC
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics, 3 hours in Cultural Competency & Diversity, 4 hours in Intimate Partner Violence in Culturally Diverse Groups and Special Populations, and 3 hours in Arizona Statutes/Regulations approved by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
California
Lpcc
36
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
California
LPC/LPCC
36
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensees must complete 36 hours of continuing education within two years before license renewal, with first-time renewals requiring only 18 hours. Required topics include a one-time 7-hour HIV/AIDS course covering assessment and treatment methods, plus law and ethics training for each renewal period.
California
MFT
36
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 36 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 6 hours in Law and Ethics (one-time requirement) and 7 hours on HIV/AIDS for first-time license renewal only.
California
Licensed Psychologist
36
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 36 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, plus a one-time 6-hour suicide risk assessment and intervention requirement implemented January 1, 2020.
California
LCSW
36
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
LCSWs must complete 36 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including mandatory components: 6 hours of law and ethics for every renewal, 7 hours of HIV/AIDS for first renewal only, plus one-time requirements of 6 hours suicide risk assessment and intervention (for renewals after January 1, 2021) and 3 hours of telehealth training including law and ethics (effective July 1, 2023).
California
School Psychologist
36
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
LEPs require 36 CE hours for initial renewal, including one-time requirements of 3 hours telehealth training, 6 hours suicide risk assessment and intervention, 7 hours child abuse assessment and reporting, and 15 hours substance dependency training (if not submitted with licensure application). Every renewal requires 6 hours of law and ethics.
California
Substance Abuse Counselor
50
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
CCAPP certification requires 50 continuing education hours including 9 ethics hours. No pre-licensure requirements exist.
California
Cadc
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Colorado
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychology license holders must complete 40 hours of approved continuing professional development and mandatory professional ethics training every two years, with renewal due August 31st of odd-numbered years.
Colorado
Substance Abuse Counselor
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Addiction Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew licenses by August 31st of each odd year.
Colorado
School Psychologist
90
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Professionals with the Professional credential need 90 clock hours of professional development every 5 years, while those with the Provisional credential must renew after 3 years. NASP-approved continuing professional development credits count toward renewal requirements.
Colorado
LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
All Colorado social work license types require 40 hours of approved Professional Development Activities every two years. Licenses expire on August 31st of odd-numbered years.
Colorado
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing professional development every 2 years and renew licenses by August 31st in odd years.
Colorado
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
MFTs must complete 40 hours of approved continuing professional development every 2 years for license renewal.
Connecticut
LCSW
15
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
LMSW and LCSW licenses require annual renewal by the first day of the licensee's birth month, with 1 hour in Cultural Competency and 2 hours in Mental Health conditions for Veterans and their family members (once every 6 years) required each renewal period.
Connecticut
Licensed Psychologist
10
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 10 hours of approved continuing education annually and renew licenses by the end of their birth month each year. A minimum of 2 hours focused on mental health conditions affecting veterans and their families is required once every six years.
Connecticut
MFT
15
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensed MFTs must complete 15 hours of approved continuing education annually, including 1 hour in Cultural Competency and 2 hours in Mental Health conditions for Veterans and family members (required once every 6 years), with license renewal due by the last day of the licensee's birth month.
Connecticut
LPC/LPCC
15
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 15 hours of approved continuing education annually by their birth month's last day, including 1 hour in Cultural Competency, 3 hours in Ethics, and 2 hours in Mental Health conditions for Veterans and their families (required once every 6 years).
Connecticut
School Psychologist
90
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Professional Certificate holders must complete 90 contact hours of continuing education every 5 years, which may include approved activities or graduate courses (with one graduate credit equaling 15 contact hours). Provisional Certificates remain valid for 8 years before holders transition to Professional Certificates.
Connecticut
Substance Abuse Counselor
2
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Recredentialing requires at least 2 hours in Ethics, while initial credentialing allows 124 distance learning hours from the required 360 total hours (240 must be substance abuse-specific). Distance learning is permitted for portions of each required topic: 60 of 90 counseling theory/techniques hours, 9 of 18 pharmacology hours, 15 of 30 assessment/treatment planning hours, 6 of 12 cross-cultural/special populations hours, 3 of 6 HIV/AIDS hours, 6 of 12 ethics hours, plus 25 of the remaining 120 hours.
Washington D.C.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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School Psychologist
90
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Renewal requires 6 semester hours or 90 contact hours (or combination) of professional development completed within 4 years prior to application submission. At least 3 semester hours/45 clock hours must relate directly to school psychology, while remaining 3 semester hours/45 clock hours may cover any professional development relevant to pre-K–12 education or serving pre-K–12 students.
Washington D.C.
LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years before licenses expire on July 31 of odd years, including 6 hours of in-person or live interactive ethics training, 2 hours of LGBTQ training, and 4 hours covering public health priorities such as opioid prescribing, abuse reporting, sexual health, emergency preparedness, vaccinations, and cultural competence.
Washington D.C.
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years and renew their licenses by their birth month biennially.
Washington D.C.
Licensed Psychologist
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensed psychologists must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, with licenses renewed by December 31st of odd years (changing to the last day of the license holder's birth month starting September 2024). Required topics include responsible opioid prescribing, nutrition and obesity prevention, abuse and trafficking identification, sexual health, ethics and patient interactions, smoking cessation, emergency preparedness, impairment identification, vaccinations, and cultural competence.
Washington D.C.
MFT
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years by their birth month, including 6 hours of ethics, 2 hours of LGBTQ content, 4 hours on intimate partner violence in culturally diverse groups and special populations, 4 hours on evidence and action to support LGBTQI+ youth, and 3 hours (or 10% of total) in public health priorities covering opioid prescribing, nutrition, abuse reporting, sexual health, patient interactions, smoking cessation, emergency preparedness, impairment identification, vaccinations, and cultural competence.
Delaware
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years, including 3 hours in Ethics and 3 hours in Cultural Inclusion, Equity and Diversity, with licenses renewing by July 31st in each odd year.
Delaware
LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
LCSWs complete 40 hours, LMSWs complete 30 hours, and LBSWs complete 20 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, with all licenses renewing by January 31st of odd years. Required coursework includes 6 hours in Professional Ethics and 1 hour in Mandatory Reporting during each renewal cycle.
Delaware
Substance Abuse Counselor
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Chemical Dependency Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics and 3 hours in Cultural Inclusion, Equity and Diversity. Licenses renew by September 30th in each even year.
Delaware
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics and 3 hours in Cultural Inclusion, Equity and Diversity, with licenses renewed by September 30th in each even year.
Delaware
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics and 3 hours in Cultural Inclusion, Equity and Diversity, with license renewal required by September 30th in each even year.
Delaware
School Psychologist
90
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Initial licenses last 4 years without renewal options and require mentoring, prescribed professional development activities, and at least 2 successful evaluations. Continuing licenses last 5 years and require 90 hours of professional development for renewal, with 1 semester hour equaling 15 CPD hours.
Florida
MFT
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
MFTs must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew licenses by March 31st of each odd year.
Florida
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Professionals with CAP, CAC, CCJAP, CCJAC, CPP, CMHP, or CWCM credentials must complete 20 annual CEs in content related to credential performance domains, while those with CGAC, CAS, CRSS, CCJAS, CPS, CBHT, CRPS, CRPS-A, or CRPS-F credentials require 10 annual CEs (except CGAC holders with CPS reciprocity need 20 CEs). CEs must come from FCB approved providers, including accredited colleges and universities or coursework approved by other certification or licensure boards.
Florida
LPC/LPCC
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensees must complete 30 hours every 2 years, including 3 hours alternating between Ethics & Boundaries and Telehealth each cycle, 2 hours in prevention of medical errors, and 3 hours in Laws and Rules every third biennium. Qualified supervisors additionally need 4 hours of refresher supervisor training every third biennium.
Florida
School Psychologist
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
School Psychologists must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 2 hours in Medical Errors and 2 hours in Domestic Violence (required every 3rd biennium), with licenses renewing by November 30th on odd years.
Florida
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
LCSWs and CMSWs must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, with license renewal due by March 31st of each odd year.
Florida
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years and renew licenses by May 31st in each even year.
Georgia
Substance Abuse Counselor
60
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours every 2 years including 5 ethics hours, while GACA requires 60 hours.
Georgia
MFT
35
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 35 hours of approved continuing education every two years by September 30th of even years, including 5 hours of ethics through synchronous activities only, with a minimum of 15 core hours in marriage and family therapy content and maximum of 15 related hours.
Georgia
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Professional School Psychology Certificate holders must complete GaPSC Rule 505-2-.36 renewal requirements, submit a valid NCSP credential, or submit a valid Georgia Psychologist license, with non-LUA employed holders needing 10 Professional Learning Units from GASP earned during the certificate validity period or within five years if expired.
Georgia
LPC/LPCC
35
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensed counselors must complete 35 hours of approved continuing education every two years, including 5 hours of ethics through synchronous activities only, with at least 15 core counseling content hours and no more than 15 related hours, for renewal by September 30th of even-numbered years.
Georgia
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years, including 6 hours of ethics through synchronous activities only, with licenses renewed by December 31st of each even year.
Georgia
LCSW
35
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers holding LMSW and LCSW licenses must complete 35 hours of approved continuing education every two years by September 30th of even years, including 5 hours of ethics through synchronous activities only, with at least 15 core social work content hours and no more than 15 related hours.
Hawaii
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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Licensed Psychologist
18
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 18 hours of approved continuing education every two years with license renewal required by June 30th in even years. No specific topics or courses are mandated during the renewal cycle.
Hawaii
LCSW
45
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
LSW, LCSW, and LBSW licensees must complete 45 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years, including at least 3 hours in ethics education. Licenses expire on June 30th and must be renewed by that date.
Hawaii
MFT
45
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
45 hours each 3 year renewal cycle. 6 of the 45 hours need to be ethics
Hawaii
LPC/LPCC
Verify
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Counselors must renew their licenses every 3 years by June 30th with no continuing education requirements.
Hawaii
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
40 hours every 2 years 3 hours ethics required.
Iowa
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
40 hours every 2 years 3 hours ethics required.
Iowa
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, with licenses renewing by June 30th of even years. Starting with the second renewal, 6 hours must focus on ethics education, and for all later renewals, 6 hours are required in ethical issues, federal mental health laws and regulations, Iowa mental health laws and regulations, or risk management.
Iowa
LCSW
27
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers holding LISW, LMSW, and LBSW licenses must complete 27 hours of approved continuing education every two years, including mandatory 3-hour requirements in ethics and supervision (for those in independent supervisory roles), with license renewal due by December 31st of even years. Licensees must retain learning materials for three years for potential audits.
Iowa
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Initial license holders need no renewal credits, while standard license holders must complete 4 renewal credits (or 2 credits for those with doctoral or specialist degrees) plus mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse. Acceptable credits include semester hours from regionally accredited colleges or universities and staff development credits from Iowa area education agencies.
Idaho
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including a mandatory 2 hours of ethics training, with licenses renewed biennially by birthdate.
Idaho
Licensed Psychologist
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every two years, including a minimum of 4 hours in law and ethics. Annual license renewal is required.
Idaho
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Idaho MFTs are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Idaho
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Professionals must complete 6 semester credit hours every 5 years, with up to 3 hours substitutable through inservice professional development at a 15:1 hour ratio. The renewal credit requirement receives a waiver for current valid NCSP credential holders.
Idaho
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Idaho counselors are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Illinois
Licensed Psychologist
24
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete specific mandatory continuing education hours during each two-year renewal cycle ending September 30th of even years: 3 hours in Ethics, 3 hours in Diversity, 1 hour in Implicit Bias, 1 hour in Sexual Harassment Prevention, 1 hour in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (once every 3 renewal periods), and 1 hour in Cultural Competence. Prescribing Psychologists require an additional 20 hours in pharmacology.
Illinois
MFT
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Please contact the Illinois Certification Board for a list of approved courses
Illinois
LPC/LPCC
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years with license renewal by March 31st of each odd year, including mandatory requirements: 3 hours in Ethics, 1 hour each in Cultural Competence, Implicit Bias training, and Sexual Harassment Prevention, plus 1 hour in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias training once every 3 renewal periods. LCPCs must additionally complete 9 hours in Clinical Supervision Training as a one-time requirement upon second renewal.
Illinois
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Professional Educator Licenses renew every five years upon completing professional development requirements, while endorsed educator licenses expire after two years without renewal option. Educators must complete 120 professional development hours every five years unless they hold the NCSP after five years of initial licensure, and all training must come from Illinois-approved providers with proper IEIN documentation.
Illinois
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
LSW and LCSW licenses require renewal by November 30th of each odd year with 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics, 3 hours in Cultural Competence, 1 hour in Implicit Bias, 1 hour in Sexual Harassment Prevention, 1 hour in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (once every 3 renewal periods), and 6 hours in Clinical Supervision (one-time requirement).
Indiana
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years, including at least 6 hours of professional ethics education with a minimum of 3 hours being Category I. License renewal occurs by August 31st of each even year.
Indiana
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 2 hours of Ethics training. License renewal occurs every 2 years by March 31st on even years.
Indiana
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 2 hours of Ethics training (1 hour annually). License renewal occurs every 2 years by March 31st on even years.
Indiana
LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 2 hours of ethics training. Licenses renew every 2 years by March 31st on even years.
Indiana
Substance Abuse Counselor
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Addiction Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 2 hours of Ethics (1 hour annually), with license renewal required by March 31st on even years.
Indiana
School Psychologist
90
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Proficient License renewal occurs every 2 years, while Accomplished License holders must complete 90 clock hours (with 1 semester hour equaling 15 clock hours) for renewal every 5 years.
Kansas
Substance Abuse Counselor
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Addiction Counselors must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years for license renewal, including 3 hours in Ethics and 6 hours in Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders.
Kansas
LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Kansas social workers (LSCSW, LMSW, LBSW, and LASW) must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics and 3 hours in Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders, plus a one-time 6-hour social work safety awareness training requirement.
Kansas
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics and 3 hours in Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders, with licenses renewed every two years by the licensure date.
Kansas
LPC/LPCC
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years by their licensure date, including 3 hours in Ethics and 3 hours in Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders.
Kansas
Licensed Psychologist
50
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 50 hours of approved continuing education every two years, including 3 hours in ethics and 3 hours in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
Kansas
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Educators must complete either 6 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited institution within 6 years prior to renewal, 120 Kansas inservice or professional development hours, or verify 3 years of accredited experience during the most recent 5-year credential period within 6 years of renewal application. Renewal occurs every 5 years, with experience renewal limited to twice per career and only available for advanced degrees earned before July 1, 2003.
Kentucky
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
LCSWs and CSWs must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years, while LSWs require 15 hours every 3 years. All social workers must complete 3 hours in Kentucky-specific ethics each renewal period, 3 hours in domestic violence and elder abuse during the first renewal period, and 6 hours in suicide prevention every 6 years.
Kentucky
LPC/LPCC
10
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 10 hours of approved continuing education annually and renew licenses by October 31st, including mandatory coursework: 3 hours in domestic violence within 3 years of initial licensure, 6 hours in suicide assessment/treatment/management within first 3 years then every 6 years thereafter, and 3 hours in Kentucky professional counseling law every 3 years with Kentucky-licensed instructors.
Kentucky
MFT
15
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 15 hours of approved continuing education annually and renew licenses by their licensure date each year. Within 3 years of initial licensure, MFTs must complete 3 hours of training on domestic violence and elder abuse dynamics, victim effects, legal remedies, lethality assessment, intervention protocols, community resources, and reporting requirements per KRS 194A.540.
Kentucky
School Psychologist
72
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Licensees must complete 72 hours of continuing professional development every 5 years, or alternatively fulfill 6 graduate hours plus 3 years of practice experience.
Kentucky
Substance Abuse Counselor
6
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Alcohol and drug professionals must complete varying annual CE hours: peer support specialists need 10 hours yearly, counselor associates need 30 hours yearly including 6 in ethics, licensed counselors and clinical associates need 60 hours over 3 years with 3 in ethics, clinical associates need 20 hours yearly with 3 in ethics, and clinical supervisors need 9 hours over 3 years including board-sponsored supervision training. All credential holders must complete 6 hours in suicide assessment, treatment, and management, with at least 50% of required hours earned through live presentations, and all hours must be board-approved and relevant to alcohol and drug counseling.
Kentucky
Licensed Psychologist
39
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 39 hours of approved continuing education every three years by their initial license issuance date, including 3 hours in Domestic Violence and 6 hours in Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management within the first three years of licensure, with the suicide training repeated every 6 years thereafter.
Louisiana
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years for license renewal by June 30th, including mandatory topics: 3 hours Social Work Ethics, 3 hours Social and Cultural Foundations, 6 hours Diagnosis, 3 hours Telehealth (for previously approved LPCs), and 3 hours Supervision (for Board approved Supervisors only).
Louisiana
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, with licenses renewed annually by the original issuance date and CE requirements due every other renewal cycle.
Louisiana
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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LCSW
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers (RSWs, CSWs, LMSWs, and LCSWs) must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education annually by June 30th, with license renewals due August 31st. Additional requirements include 3 hours of ethics every two years for all levels, 10 hours of clinical content annually for LCSWs, and 3 hours of clinical supervision every two years for LCSW-BACS.
Louisiana
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 1 year of full-time experience plus either 6 graduate semester hours in school psychology training areas, 90 professional development contact hours (9.0 CEUs), an equivalent combination of both, or hold the NCSP. Renewal occurs every 5 years.
Louisiana
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 40 clock hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics, 3 hours in Social and Cultural Foundations, 6 hours in Diagnosis, 3 hours in Telehealth (for LMFTs previously approved to practice Telehealth), and 6 hours in Supervision (every 4 years), with licenses renewing by December 31st.
Massachusetts
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers must complete continuing education every 2 years by their birthdate: LICSW requires 30 hours, LCSW requires 20 hours, LSW requires 15 hours, and LSWA requires 10 hours. All renewals beginning September 28, 2023 must include mandatory training in domestic violence/sexual violence (one-time), 2 hours anti-racism, 1 hour anti-discrimination, social determinants of health, and implicit bias, with up to 25% of total hours allowable from APA, NBCC, NHA, ANCC, or ACCME approved courses.
Massachusetts
Substance Abuse Counselor
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
40 Hours each licensing period
Massachusetts
MFT
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
MFTs must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years, with a maximum of 50% allowed from home study or online programming.
Massachusetts
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Professional License holders (issued after December 1, 1999) must complete 150 professional development points (PDPs) with at least 120 in their content/primary credential area and 90 specifically in their primary credential area. Public school educators require supervisor approval for development plans aligned with district goals, and each topic requires a minimum of 10 PDPs to count toward renewal.
Massachusetts
LPC/LPCC
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew licenses by December 31st on odd years. The state encourages 3 hours each in ethics, anti-discrimination, and supervision, plus one-time domestic and sexual violence training.
Massachusetts
Licensed Psychologist
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education every two years and renew licenses by June 30th in even-numbered years.
Maryland
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Licensed counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Programs sponsored by the National Board for Certified Counselors receive automatic approval as Category A credit.
Maryland
School Psychologist
90
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Licensed professionals must complete 90 CPD hours or 6 graduate semester hours every 5 years. Local school systems handle renewals and CPD hour accumulation for educators employed within Maryland school districts.
Maryland
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers must complete 30 hours (LBSW) or 40 hours (LCSW) of approved continuing education every two years, including 3 hours in ethics, with licenses renewed by October 31st.
Maryland
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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MFT
Maryland
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including 3 hours in Ethics or Risk Management and 3 hours in Cultural Competence, with licenses renewing by March 31st in even years for even-numbered licenses and odd years for odd-numbered licenses. Supervising psychologists require an additional 3 hours in clinical supervision every two years, and those involved in perinatal care must complete one-time implicit bias training.
Maine
MFT
55
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 55 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 4 hours in Ethics for each renewal and a one-time requirement of 12 hours in family or intimate partner violence by the first renewal. Licenses renew every 2 years by the date of issuance.
Maine
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in ethics for each renewal and a one-time 3-hour requirement in family, spousal, or partner abuse screening/referral/intervention. Licenses renew annually by April 30th, with CE requirements due during even-year renewals.
Maine
School Psychologist
75
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
School psychologists must complete 75 hours of continuing professional development within the past three years, following current Nationally Certified School Psychologist certificate renewal standards and audit guidelines for Advisory Committee verification.
Maine
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Alcohol and drug counselors, aides, and clinical supervisors must complete continuing education every 2 years between odd-numbered license renewal dates: aides need 12 hours, certified counselors need 24 hours, licensed counselors need 36 hours, certified clinical supervisors need 12 hours, and licensed counselors who are also certified clinical supervisors need 48 hours total.
Maine
LPC/LPCC
55
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 55 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 4 hours in Ethics for each renewal. A one-time requirement of 12 hours of coursework in family or intimate partner violence must be completed by the first renewal.
Maine
LCSW
25
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers holding LSX, LSW, LMSW, and LCSW licenses must complete 25 hours of approved continuing education every two years, including 4 hours in Social Work Ethics and 6 hours in Psychosocial Assessment. Licenses renew every two years by the original issuance date.
Michigan
School Psychologist
150
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate holders must complete 6 semester credit hours from an approved program within 3 years, while School Psychologist Certificate holders renew every 5 years by completing either 6 semester credit hours, 150 SCECHs, 150 hours of DPPD, or any equivalent combination, with alternative options including a valid Michigan teaching certificate, NCSP credential, or out-of-state certificate. All education must be appropriate for school psychologist roles and completed since the most recent certificate issue date.
Michigan
Substance Abuse Counselor
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Professionals must complete 20 hours of continuing education annually during the certification period, with at least 50% focused on substance abuse topics. All courses require pre-approval from MCBAP before purchase or completion.
Michigan
LCSW
45
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensed social workers (LMSW and LBSW) must complete 45 hours of continuing education every three years, including 5 hours in ethics, 2 hours in pain and pain symptom management, 2 hours in identifying victims of human trafficking, and 3 hours in implicit bias training. Licenses renew every three years by April 30.
Michigan
MFT
1
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 3 hours of Implicit Bias training every 3-year renewal cycle and a one-time Victims of Human Trafficking course. Licenses renew every 3 years by licensure date.
Michigan
LPC/LPCC
1
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 1 hour of Implicit Bias training annually during each license cycle and a one-time Victims of Human Trafficking course. Licenses renew every 3 years by licensure date, requiring 3 hours of Implicit Bias training per renewal period.
Michigan
Licensed Psychologist
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew their licenses biennially from the issuance date.
Minnesota
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years, including 4 mandatory hours on cultural competency topics such as understanding diverse cultures, social diversity and oppression, and cultural humility. Licenses renew every two years by the last day of the month preceding the original license effective month.
Minnesota
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, with license renewal due by the last day of the month when the license was initially issued. No specific mandatory topics are required, allowing psychologists to select any combination of approved courses.
Minnesota
School Psychologist
25
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Tier III licenses renew every 3 years and Tier IV licenses renew every 5 years, both requiring 25 hours of continuing professional development annually. School Psychologists with NCSP certification receive a clock-hour exemption through Board of Teaching Resolution approval.
Minnesota
Substance Abuse Counselor
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Alcohol and Drug Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 6 hours in Cultural Diversity, 3 hours in Ethics, and 12 hours in Clinical and/or Ethical Supervision for supervisors. During the first 4 years after initial licensure, counselors must obtain 6 hours each in Native American, Asian American, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Chicano/Latino, Disability, and African American issues.
Minnesota
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years by December 31st on odd years, including 3 hours of ethics and 4 hours of cultural competency covering diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, culture functions and strengths, cultural differences, social diversity and oppression, and cultural humility. Board-approved supervisors must complete an additional 4 hours of supervision training.
Minnesota
LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Social workers holding LICSW, LISW, LGSW, and LSW licenses must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew their licenses by the last day of their birth month.
Missouri
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
All Missouri social work license holders (LAMSW, LMSW, LCSW, and LBSW) must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years by their licensure date. Licensees may fulfill requirements through any combination of live programs, webinars, correspondence courses, and other approved methods, with existing hourly limits for publications remaining in effect.
Missouri
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics, with licenses renewed by November 30th of every odd year.
Missouri
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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LPC/LPCC
Missouri
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Licensees must complete 40 hours of continuing education, with a minimum of 20 hours from formal education and the remaining hours from self-study.
Missouri
School Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
The initial student services certificate lasts 4 years and converts to a career continuous certificate after completing 40 hours of professional development, an annual performance evaluation, and 2 years of mentoring. The career continuous certificate remains valid through either a performance-based evaluation system with 20 annual contact hours, or by having a professional development plan and meeting 2 of these criteria: 10 years of state-approved experience, an education specialist degree in school psychology or related field, or NCSP certification.
Mississippi
MFT
35
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Licensees must complete 35 hours of board-approved courses every 2 years.
Mississippi
LPC/LPCC
24
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years by June 30th, including 6 hours in Ethics, 2 hours in Telemental Health listed as Distance Professional Services, and 2 hours in Supervision for LPC-S licensees.
Mississippi
Licensed Psychologist
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including at least 2 hours of ethics education. License renewal occurs by June 30th of each odd year.
Mississippi
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Social workers holding LSW, LMSW, and LCSW licenses must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. License renewals occur by April 30 for LMSW and LCSW holders, and by September 30 for LSW holders.
Mississippi
School Psychologist
1
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Renewal occurs every 5 years requiring either 3 semester hours or 5 CEUs (50 contact hours) in content or job/skill related areas. NASP-approved continuing professional development counts toward renewal requirements.
Montana
LCSW
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education annually, including 2 hours of suicide prevention for first renewal and every two years thereafter, with licenses renewing by December 31st. Up to 20 excess hours may be carried forward to the following year.
Montana
Substance Abuse Counselor
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
40 hours required every 2 years. The Montana Board accepts courses from NAADAC providers
Montana
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 2 hours in Ethics and 1 hour in Suicide Prevention, with annual license renewal required by December 31st.
Montana
School Psychologist
60
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Licenses renew every 5 years and require 60 contact hours through OPI renewal credit units or a combination of OPI units and graduate credits. Graduate semester credits convert at 15 contact hours each, while quarter credits convert at 10 contact hours each.
Montana
LPC/LPCC
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 20 hours of continuing education annually by December 31st, including 2 hours of suicide prevention for first renewal and every two years thereafter. Excess hours up to 20 may carry forward to the following year.
Montana
MFT
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 20 hours of continuing education annually and renew licenses by December 31st, with 2 hours of suicide prevention required for first renewal and every two years thereafter. Excess hours up to 20 may be carried forward to the following year.
North Carolina
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years with license renewal by June 30th, and supervisors need an additional 10 hours in supervision training.
North Carolina
LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
All North Carolina social work license types (LCSW, LCSWA, CMSW, CSWM, and CSW) require 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years with renewal by June 30, including a mandatory minimum of 4 hours in ethics education.
North Carolina
Substance Abuse Counselor
60
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC, PS, and CCJP) must complete 60 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, while LCAS require 40 hours every 2 years. Each renewal period must include at least 30 hours of SUD-specific education, 3 hours of Ethics, 3 hours of HIV/AIDS/STD/BBP, and 3 hours of special topics covering Nicotine Dependence, Substance Abuse and Veterans, Substance Abuse Elderly, Psychopathology, and/or Evidence Based Treatment Approaches.
North Carolina
School Psychologist
80
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Renewal occurs every five years requiring 8 Continuing Education Units (80 hours total): 3 units (30 hours) in professional discipline area, 2 units (20 hours) in digital learning competencies, and 3 units (30 hours) in general continuing education.
North Carolina
Licensed Psychologist
24
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew licenses by October 1st of each even year. Starting with 2022 renewals, licensees must submit certificates of completion online for all Category A and Category B CE activities before renewing.
North Carolina
MFT
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensed MFTs must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education annually, including 3 mandatory ethics hours, and renew their licenses by June 30th each year.
North Dakota
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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LPC/LPCC
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Licensed clinical counselors (LPCC) must complete 40 continuing education hours every two years, with 10 hours specifically focused on clinical content.
North Dakota
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers holding LMSW, LCSW, and LBSW licenses must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 2 mandatory hours in ethics, with licenses renewing by December 31 of each odd year.
North Dakota
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including a minimum of 3 hours in ethics. License renewal occurs by October 31st of the expiration year.
North Dakota
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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MFT
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
ND has recently (as of 8/05) created the MFT license category
Nebraska
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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Licensed Psychologist
24
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew their licenses by January 1st of each odd year. No specific topics are mandated for the renewal cycle.
Nebraska
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
School psychologists must complete either one year of half-time or greater work experience or 6 additional college credit hours during each 5-year renewal period.
Nebraska
LCSW
32
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers (CMSW and CSW) must complete 32 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years by August 31 of each even year, including 4 hours in ethics education. Licensed independent mental health practitioners (IMHP) must complete an additional 6 hours relating to diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders.
Nebraska
LPC/LPCC
32
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 32 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including at least 4 hours in ethics. MFTs must also complete at least 6 hours relating to diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders.
Nebraska
MFT
32
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 32 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including at least 4 hours in ethics and 6 hours in diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders. The mental disorders requirement can be satisfied through individual courses or combinations covering topics such as body dysmorphic disorder, gambling disorder, DSM-5-TR overview, eating disorders, depression with substance use, obsessive compulsive disorders, suicide assessment, or PTSD.
New Hampshire
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
40 hours every 2 years 6 hours ethics required
New Hampshire
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
40 hours every 2 years 6 hours ethics required
New Hampshire
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including at least 6 hours of ethics education, with license renewal required by the last day of the month when initially issued.
New Hampshire
School Psychologist
75
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Certified educators must complete 75 hours of professional development every 3 years and renew credentials through their district's staff development committee if employed, or directly with the NH DOE Bureau of Credentialing if unemployed.
New Hampshire
LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Licensed clinical social workers must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. License renewal occurs biennially by the last day of the month of initial issuance, effective February 22, 2023.
New Jersey
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 4 hours in Domestic Violence education, 1 hour on Prescription Opioid Drugs, and 1 hour of the Board's jurisprudence online review, with licenses renewing by June 30th of their expiration year.
New Jersey
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensed professionals must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including 5 hours in ethical and legal standards and 3 hours in cultural competence.
New Jersey
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
40 hours every 2 years 5 hours ethical and legal standards required
New Jersey
Substance Abuse Counselor
3
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Professionals must complete 3 hours of Cultural Competence education as a mandatory requirement. The Board accepts continuing education from NAADAC providers.
New Jersey
LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers in New Jersey must complete continuing education every 2 years with LCSWs requiring 40 hours (including 20 clinical practice hours), LSWs requiring 30 hours, and CSWs requiring 20 hours. All licenses renew by August 31st of even years and must include mandatory courses on Social Determinants of Culture and Psychosocial Implications of Socioeconomic Position (totaling multiple hours across three parts) plus 1 hour on prescription opioid drug addiction.
New Jersey
School Psychologist
100
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
School psychologists must complete 100 hours of continuing professional development within each 5-year cycle, with monitoring conducted through their employing local education agency.
New Mexico
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, with licenses renewed by September 30th, including 12 hours in ethics and 9 hours in supervision (3 hours in counseling/therapy supervision and 6 hours in supervision ethics) for supervisors.
New Mexico
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Registered and licensed professionals must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years from October 1 of renewal year through September 30 of expiration year. Independent licensed professionals seeking Approved Clinical Supervisor Designation must complete 9 additional CE hours: 3 hours in counseling and therapy supervision and 6 hours in ethics in supervision.
New Mexico
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers holding LMSW, LBSW, LCSW, and LISW licenses must complete 30 hours of pre-approved continuing education every 2 years by June 30, including 6 hours in cultural awareness and 3 hours in administration for those supervising LMSWs.
New Mexico
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew their licenses by June 30th of their expiration year.
New Mexico
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
School psychologists advance from level 1 (supervised by level 3) to level 2 upon meeting outlined competencies, then to level 3 after district evaluation and superintendent recommendation.
Nevada
School Psychologist
90
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
License holders must complete 15 hours of professional development annually, totaling 90 hours over the license period. NCSP evidence may substitute for the standard 6 required credits.
Nevada
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Marriage and Family Therapists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years by December 31st, including 6 hours in Ethics, 4 hours in Suicide Prevention, 6 hours in Cultural Competency and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and 2 hours in Supervision for supervisors only.
Nevada
LPC/LPCC
20
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 20 hours annually of board-approved courses, including at least 3 hours in ethics and 1 hour in supervision for supervisors, with no more than 10 hours through distance education.
Nevada
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Nevada social workers must complete 30 hours (LSW and LASW) or 36 hours (LCSW and LISW) of approved continuing education every 2 years, with license renewal required by the last day of the licensee's birth month.
Nevada
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Alcohol and drug abuse counselors and problem gambling counselors must complete at least 3 hours in Ethics, 3 hours in Confidentiality (covering 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA standards), 2 hours in Suicide Prevention, and 2 hours in Diversity/Cultural Competency per NRS 641C.450.
Nevada
Licensed Psychologist
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 6 hours in ethics, 2 hours in evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness, and 2 hours in cultural competence and diversity, equity, and inclusion (required for renewals after January 1, 2022). Licenses must be renewed by December 31st of their expiration year.
New York
LCSW
Verify
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social Work licenses require renewal every three years by the licensee's birth month and mandate completion of 3 hours in Appropriate Professional Boundaries each cycle.
New York
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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Licensed Psychologist
36
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 36 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years.
New York
MFT
New York
LPC/LPCC
36
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
36 hours of acceptable formal continuing education during each three-year registration period.
New York
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Once permanent credential status is achieved, no renewal is required.
Ohio
Licensed Psychologist
23
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 23 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, with at least 4 hours covering professional conduct, ethics, or cultural/ethnic identity in psychological services, and renew licenses by August 31st of each even year.
Ohio
MFT
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 mandatory ethics hours, with license renewal required by their birth month.
Ohio
School Psychologist
18
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Professional development totaling 6 semester hours is required every 5 years for renewal, or 18 CEUs (180 contact hours) for those working in school settings.
Ohio
Substance Abuse Counselor
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Chemical dependency counselors holding LICDC, LCDC II, LCDC III, and LICDC-CS licenses must complete 30 continuing education hours every two years. License renewal occurs biennially by the original license date.
Ohio
LPC/LPCC
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 mandatory ethics hours, with licenses renewed by their birth month.
Ohio
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers must complete continuing education every 2 years by their birth month: LISWs and LSWs need 30 hours while SWAs need 15 hours, with all licenses requiring 3 hours in Ethics.
Oklahoma
Licensed Psychologist
20
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education annually, including a minimum of 3 hours in ethics education, and renew their licenses by December 31st each year.
Oklahoma
MFT
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
LMFTs require 20 hours of continuing education annually, including 3 hours of therapy ethics, with approved supervisors needing an additional 3 hours of therapy supervision training. All hours can be completed online through either live or on-demand courses, and the Board pre-approves APA and NAADAC as continuing education providers.
Oklahoma
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
The Standard Certificate renews every 5 years with no continuing education or professional development requirements.
Oklahoma
Substance Abuse Counselor
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Alcohol and Drug Counselors must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics and 10 hours that are Alcohol and Drug specific, with licenses renewed annually by June 30th. Supervisors must complete an additional 3 hours in Supervision.
Oklahoma
LCSW
16
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers holding LSW, LSW-ADM, LSWA, LCSW, and LMSW licenses must complete 16 hours of approved continuing education annually, including 3 hours of ethics education, with licenses renewed by December 1 each year.
Oklahoma
LPC/LPCC
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
LPCs must complete 20 hours of continuing education annually, including 3 hours in counseling ethics. All hours may be earned online through either live or on-demand courses, as in-person and live training requirements were eliminated in August 2024.
Oregon
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 6 hours in Ethics, 4 hours in Culture Competency, 2 hours in Suicide Risk Assessment Treatment and Management, and 3 hours in Supervision (for those who supervise registered associates). Licenses renew every two years by the last day of the licensee's birth month.
Oregon
School Psychologist
25
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
School psychology licenses require 25 hours of annual continuing professional development, maintaining a clean criminal record (excluding minor traffic violations), avoiding serious ethics violations, and renewing every 3 years, while professional licenses follow the same requirements but renew every 5 years.
Oregon
Substance Abuse Counselor
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensed professionals must complete 40 continuing education hours every 2 years, including 6 mandatory ethics hours, with a minimum of 20 hours in Category I topics (alcohol & drug counseling education covering A&D treatment, treatment planning, dual diagnosis, special populations, counseling methodologies, relapse prevention, ASAM, methadone, ATOD prevention, and related software training) and maximum 20 hours in Category II topics (managed care, trauma counseling, psychiatric disorders, general psychology/social work coursework, and general behavioral health software training), though all 40 hours may be completed in Category I.
Oregon
LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social work professionals must complete continuing education every 2 years with varying requirements: LCSWs need 40 hours (including 6 hours ethics, 6 hours cultural competence, 2 hours suicide risk assessment), LMSWs need 30 hours (4 hours each in ethics and cultural competence, 2 hours suicide risk assessment), RBSWs need 20 hours (3 hours each in ethics and cultural competence, 2 hours suicide risk assessment), and CSWAs have no CE requirements. Licenses renew every 2 years by the last day of the month they were initially issued.
Oregon
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 CE hours during the two-year period before license renewal, which occurs every two years by the last day of the licensee's birth month (even-numbered licenses renew in even years, odd-numbered licenses in odd years). New licensees with less than one year of licensure are exempt from CE requirements until their first renewal.
Oregon
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Oregon MFTs must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years for license renewal by the last day of their birth month. Required coursework includes 6 hours in Ethics, 4 hours in Culture Competency, 2 hours in Suicide Risk Assessment Treatment and Management, and 3 hours in Supervision (for those supervising registered associates).
Pennsylvania
School Psychologist
180
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
School psychologists must complete 180 hours of approved continuing education every 5 years and renew their licenses every 5 years by their licensure date. Additionally, they must complete 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting (3 hours for initial licensure).
Pennsylvania
Substance Abuse Counselor
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Addiction Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Ethics and 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting (3 hours for initial licensure).
Pennsylvania
LPC/LPCC
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Counselors must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew their licenses by February 28th of each odd year.
Pennsylvania
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Social workers holding SW, BSW, and CSW licenses must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew their licenses by February 28th of each odd year.
Pennsylvania
Licensed Psychologist
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew licenses by November 30th of each odd year.
Pennsylvania
MFT
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Marriage and family therapists must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew their licenses by February 28th of each odd year.
PR
Licensed Psychologist
45
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Rhode Island
Substance Abuse Counselor
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
All Counselor credentials require 3 hours of ethics; SAC, PCDP, ACDP, and ACDP II need 40 hours with 30 substance abuse specific, CCJP needs 40 hours with 15 substance abuse and 15 criminal justice specific, RCS requires 6 hours clinical supervision specific (or 40 hours with 30 substance abuse if without ACDP/ACDP II), and CDCS needs 6 hours clinical supervisor specific. Co-Occurring credentials require 3 hours ethics plus PCCDP, CCDP, and CCDP Diplomate need 40 hours with 20 co-occurring specific; Prevention credentials include APS requiring 20 hours prevention specific with 5 ATOD, while CPS, ACPS, and CPSS each need 40 hours with
Rhode Island
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years with no specific course requirements, and licenses renew every two years by June 30th.
Rhode Island
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Social workers holding LCSW and LICSW licenses must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew their licenses by April 30 of each odd year.
Rhode Island
Licensed Psychologist
24
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education every two years with license renewal due by June 30th in even-numbered years. No specific topics are mandated, allowing practitioners to select any combination of approved courses to meet requirements.
Rhode Island
School Psychologist
150
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Educators complete an I-Plan documenting 150 hours of professional development over 5 years, though the Board of Regents voted to replace this system with a new process. NASP-approved CPD hours count toward renewal requirements.
Rhode Island
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
MFTs must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years with licenses renewing by June 30th, and no specific course requirements apply.
South Carolina
Substance Abuse Counselor
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Addiction Counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years for license renewal by August 31st on odd years, including 6 hours in Ethics and 1 hour in Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management (plus 10 hours in Supervision for Supervisors only).
South Carolina
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 6 hours in ethics and 1 hour in suicide assessment, treatment, and management, with licenses renewed by August 31st on odd years. Supervisors must complete an additional 10 hours in supervision.
South Carolina
LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers holding LBSW, LMSW, LISW-AP, and LISW-CP licenses must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 1 hour in Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management, with licenses renewing by December 31.
South Carolina
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Licensees must complete at least 120 renewal credits within each 5-year period. NASP-approved CPD hours count toward this requirement.
South Carolina
Licensed Psychologist
24
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years by November 30, with the current cycle ending November 30, 2023. No specific topics are mandated, allowing practitioners to select any combination of approved courses.
South Carolina
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 6 hours in Ethics and 1 hour in Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management Treatment, with supervisors requiring an additional 10 hours in Supervision. Licenses renew every two years by August 31st on odd years.
South Dakota
Licensed Psychologist
15
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 15 hours of approved continuing education annually with licenses renewed by June 30th. No specific topics are mandated, allowing practitioners to select any combination of courses to meet their requirements.
South Dakota
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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School Psychologist
15
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Credentials renew every 5 years requiring 6 credits (15 contact hours per credit) from college-level or professional development courses, including one hour of suicide awareness and prevention training. A one-time 10-year credential is available for new master's program graduates.
South Dakota
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
40 hours every 2 years 4 ethics credits required
South Dakota
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
All South Dakota social work license types (CSW, CSW-PIP, SW, and SWA) require 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years with renewal by January 1. No specific courses or topics are mandated for license renewal.
South Dakota
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
40 hours every 2 years 4 ethics credits required
Tennessee
Substance Abuse Counselor
15
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Substance abuse counselors must complete 15 hours of approved continuing education annually, including 3 hours of ethics training, for license renewal.
Tennessee
LCSW
15
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Social workers must complete continuing education every two years by their birth month's last day: LCSWs and LAPSWs need 30 hours, LMSWs need 24 hours, and LBSWs need 18 hours. Licensees holding multiple license types must satisfy requirements separately for each level.
Tennessee
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Renewal occurs every 5 years for those unemployed for at least 5 of the last 10 years, otherwise every 10 years. Renewal requires 60 PDPs earned through training workshops, college/university credits, and TDOE personnel assessment data.
Tennessee
MFT
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, with supervisors completing an additional 3 hours on supervision topics, and renew licenses by the last day of their birth month every two years.
Tennessee
LPC/LPCC
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, with licenses renewing by the last day of the licensee's birth month, and supervisors must complete 3 additional hours on supervision topics.
Tennessee
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in Cultural Diversity Intimate Partner Violence in Culturally Diverse Groups and Special Populations and 3 hours combining Tennessee Rules and Law with Professional Ethics for Psychologists. Licenses expire December 31st in the renewal year.
Texas
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers holding LBSW, LCSW, LMSW, or LMSW-AP licenses must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, with renewal due by the last day of their birth month, and those with supervisory authority need an additional 6 hours in Supervision.
Texas
LPC/LPCC
24
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, with licenses renewed by the last day of their birth month, and those providing direct patient care must complete a state-approved human trafficking course plus pass a jurisprudence exam (worth 1 ethics hour) each renewal period.
Texas
MFT
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 6 hours in cultural competency, 2 hours in technology-assisted services, and a human trafficking course for those providing direct patient care, with licenses renewing by the last day of the licensee's birth month.
Texas
Substance Abuse Counselor
24
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors must complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years if holding a master's or advanced degree, or 40 hours if lacking a master's degree. LCDC licenses require renewal every two years by the licensure date, with mandatory human trafficking training included in the continuing education requirements.
Texas
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew their licenses by the last day of their birth month biennially.
Texas
School Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensees must complete 40 CPD hours every two years for renewal, including at least six hours in ethics, Board Rules of Conduct, or professional responsibility, and at least six hours in cultural diversity covering age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, language, national origin, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
Utah
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 6 hours in Ethics and 2 hours in Suicide Prevention, with licenses renewing by September 30th of even years.
Utah
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 6 hours in ethics and 2 hours in suicide prevention, with licenses renewing by September 30th of even years.
Utah
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
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Licensed Psychologist
48
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 48 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including at least 6 hours in ethics education. License renewal occurs by September 30th of each even year.
Utah
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Level 1 credentials renew every 3 years with 100 professional development points, but must upgrade to Level 2 after 3 years of Utah school experience. Level 2 credentials renew every 5 years requiring 3 years of work experience within the renewal cycle and 100 professional development points.
Utah
LCSW
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Licensed clinical social workers must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years, while clinical social workers and social service workers must complete 20 hours every two years. All social work licenses renew by September 30 of each even year.
Virginia
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
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Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
License holders must earn 360 professional development hours every 10 years for renewal and complete mandatory training in Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention, Dyslexia Awareness, and Emergency First Aid, CPR & AED.
Virginia
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
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LPC/LPCC
20
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensed behavioral science professionals must complete 20 hours of continuing education annually, including 2 hours focused on ethics, practice standards, or Virginia laws governing behavioral science professions.
Virginia
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers must complete continuing education every 2 years by June 30 of even years: LCSWs need 30 hours including 6 ethics hours, while LBSWs and LMSWs need 15 hours including 3 ethics hours.
Virginia
Licensed Psychologist
14
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 14 hours of approved continuing education annually, including at least 1.5 hours in ethics education, and renew their licenses by June 30th each year.
Virginia
MFT
20
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Behavioral science professionals must complete 20 hours of continuing education annually, including 2 mandatory ethics hours that emphasize Virginia's professional standards, practice laws, or ethics requirements.
Vermont
MFT
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
20 hours every 2 years 4 hours ethics required.
Vermont
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
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School Psychologist
45
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Level 1 endorsement renewal requires 3 credits or 45 hours of CPD, with at least 1 credit or 15 hours addressing specific knowledge and performance standards of the endorsement area within the 3 years preceding renewal. Level 2 endorsement renewal requires 6 credits or 90 hours of professional learning, with at least 2 credits or 30 hours addressing specific endorsement standards within the 5 years preceding renewal.
Vermont
LCSW
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers must complete continuing education every 2 years by January 31 of even years: LICSWs need 20 hours and LMSWs need 10 hours, with all licensees requiring 1.5 hours in Ethics covering boundaries, confidentiality, and dual relationships.
Vermont
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
40 hours every 2 years 3 hours ethics required
Vermont
Licensed Psychologist
60
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 60 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including at least 6 hours in ethics education, with licenses renewed by January 31st of each even year.
Washington
Substance Abuse Counselor
6
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Substance abuse counselors must complete 6 hours of state-approved suicide prevention training every 6 years, regardless of license type.
Washington
Licensed Psychologist
60
Hours Required
Triennial (3 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 60 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years, including at least 4 hours in professional ethics and law, with licenses renewed by the licensee's birthdate. Every 6 years, all psychologists must complete 6 hours of state-approved suicide prevention training.
Washington
LCSW
36
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Licensed Social Workers must complete 36 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, while Licensed Social Work Associates must complete 18 hours annually. All social workers regardless of license type must complete 6 hours of state-approved suicide prevention training every 6 years.
Washington
School Psychologist
100
Hours Required
Annual
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Certificate holders renew every five years by completing 100 clock hours (or equivalent college credit), four annual Professional Growth Plans (PGPs), or a combination totaling 100 hours. All school psychologists must complete a minimum of 3 hours in suicide prevention training from an approved curriculum.
Washington
MFT
36
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
MFTs must complete 36 hours of continuing education every 2 years and 6 hours of state-approved suicide prevention training every 6 years.
Washington
LPC/LPCC
32
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Counselors must complete 32 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew licenses annually by their birthdate. Required training includes 6 hours in Ethics and 2 hours in Professional Roles and Boundaries every 2 years, 2 hours in Health Equity Training and 12 hours in Culture and Psychosocial Implications of Socioeconomic Position every 4 years, and 6 hours in Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management Training every 6 years.
Wisconsin
Licensed Psychologist
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including at least 6 hours in Ethics, Risk Management, or Jurisprudence. License renewal occurs by September 30th of each odd year.
Wisconsin
LPC/LPCC
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
30 hours every 2 years 4 hours professional ethics and boundaries required
Wisconsin
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
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Substance Abuse Counselor
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Substance abuse counselors and clinical substance abuse counselors require 30 hours annually including 4 hours in Ethics and Boundaries, while prevention specialists need 25-30 hours (30 for certified specialists) with 4 hours in Ethics and Boundaries. All supervisor categories require 4 hours annually.
Wisconsin
MFT
4
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
4 hours of professional counselor ethics and professional boundaries.
Wisconsin
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Social workers holding LCSW, CISW, CAPSW, and CSW licenses must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including a minimum of 4 hours in ethics education, with license renewal required by February 28 of each odd year.
West Virginia
School Psychologist
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
Summary
Professional Student Support Certificates expire after 5 years on June 30 and require renewal applications submitted January 1 of the expiration year along with proof of MA plus 30 salary classification, while Permanent Professional Student Support Certificates remain valid indefinitely unless surrendered, suspended, or revoked.
West Virginia
LCSW
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Social workers holding LBSW, LMSW, LICSW, LICSW-PIP, and LGSW licenses must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew their licenses by the date of issuance.
West Virginia
Licensed Psychologist
20
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Psychologists must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours in ethics and 2 hours in mental health conditions common to veterans and their family members, with license renewal due on the first day of January, April, July, or October as assigned by the state.
West Virginia
MFT
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
40 hours every 2 years 3 hours ethics required
West Virginia
LPC/LPCC
40
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
Professionals must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours of ACA Code of Ethics training and 3 hours of supervision training for supervisors. Up to 20 hours may be completed online through ACA or NBCC approved programs.
West Virginia
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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Licensed Psychologist
30
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Psychologists must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years with license renewal due by June 30th of the expiration year. No specific mandatory topics are required, allowing psychologists to choose any combination of approved courses.
Wyoming
School Psychologist
70
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Professionals must complete 70 CPD hours (5 credits) within each 5-year renewal period.
Wyoming
LCSW
45
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Summary
Licensed social workers (LCSW and CSW) must complete 45 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years and renew their licenses by their birthdate.
Wyoming
Substance Abuse Counselor
Verify
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Contact your state licensing board for current CE requirements.
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MFT
45
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
45 hours every 2 years First renewal requires an Ethics Course
Wyoming
LPC/LPCC
45
Hours Required
Biennial (2 years)
Renewal Cycle
Mandatory Topics
Mandatory hours count within the total — not on top of it.
Summary
45 hours every 2 years First renewal requires an Ethics Course
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