CE Renewal Answers

Texas CE renewal answers: LPC, LMFT, LCSW, and LMSW

What are the Texas LPC CE requirements?

Under Texas BHEC (Behavioral Health Executive Council) rules, Texas continuing education is 24 hours for LPCs, 30 hours for LMFTs, and 30 hours for LCSWs or LMSWs each renewal, including 6 hours of ethics and 3 hours for a distinct population. The Texas bundle is $69 for 36 CE hours, and the required courses are on the Texas CE page.

Is this CE accepted for Texas BHEC license renewal?

Yes. Accepted for Texas BHEC license renewal. Under the Texas BHEC CE requirements, at least half your hours come from providers on the list in 22 TAC §681.140(e) for LPCs, §801.261(e) for LMFTs, and §781.501(e) for LCSWs and LMSWs, which includes “any provider approved or endorsed by a provider listed herein.” CAMFT approves me as a CE provider (#10072759). The Texas BHEC doesn’t pre-approve providers: “The Council does not pre-evaluate or pre-approve continuing education providers or hours” (22 TAC §681.140(h)).

Do you report Texas CE hours to CE Broker?

Yes. All Texas courses are listed on CE Broker (provider ID 70094), and we report your completions to CE Broker within 30 days, using the Texas license type and number you give on the test.

How much does Texas LPC CE cost online?

$69 for 36 CE hours in one bundle, enough for the 24 hours a Texas LPC needs or the 30 hours a Texas LMFT, LCSW, or LMSW needs each renewal, or $9 or $19 per course. Prices we checked on Oct 25, 2026 for the annual or unlimited plans at four other online CE sites: Psychotherapy.net Essential $149, Aspira CE Unlimited $129.99, CE4Less Unlimited $89.99, and NetCE All Access $89. The bundle costs $80, $60.99, $20.99, and $20 less than those plans.

What topics are required for Texas LPC, LMFT, and LCSW renewal?

Texas LPCs need 24 hours each renewal, including 6 hours in ethics and 3 hours “designed to ensure competency when providing services to a distinct population,” and must “successfully complete the Texas jurisprudence examination each renewal period” (22 TAC §681.140(a)(1), (b)(2)). Texas LMFTs need 30 hours, including 6 hours in ethics and 3 hours for a distinct population, plus 2 hours in technology-assisted services if they provide telehealth; LMFT supervisors must also pass the jurisprudence exam (22 TAC §801.261(a)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3)). Texas LCSWs and LMSWs need 30 hours, including 6 hours in ethics and 3 hours for a distinct population (22 TAC §781.501(a)(1)). To renew, every Texas BHEC licensee must also “affirm or demonstrate successful completion of a training course on human trafficking prevention” (22 TAC §883.1(d)(2)).

When is my Texas LPC license renewal due?

Texas BHEC licenses are “renewable on a biennial basis and must be renewed online.” Renewals are due on the last day of your birth month, and you can renew up to 60 days early (22 TAC §883.1(a) and (b)).

Can I carry extra Texas LPC CE hours into my next renewal?

Yes, up to 10. “A licensee may carry forward to the next renewal period, a maximum of 10 hours accrued during the current renewal period if those hours are not needed for renewal” (22 TAC §681.140(a)(2)).

What happens in a Texas BHEC CE audit?

Each month, 5% of licensees are picked by an automated process for a CE audit, and you send your CE documentation in the manner the Council asks (22 TAC §882.50(c)(1)). Keep proof of your CE for at least 3 years after the renewal period (22 TAC §681.140(i), §801.261(i), §781.501(i)). Your certificate comes by email within 1 business day after you pass the post-test and complete the evaluation.

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Washington CE renewal answers: LMHC, LMFT, LASW, and LICSW

What are the Washington LMHC CE requirements?

The Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) asks LMHCs, LMFTs, and LICSWs for 32 hours of continuing education every two years, including 6 hours of ethics and law, 2 hours of professional roles and boundaries, and 2 hours of health equity every four years. The bundle is $69 for 36 CE hours.

Is this CE accepted for Washington DOH license renewal?

Yes. Accepted for Washington DOH license renewal. For Washington DOH LMHC CE, LMFT CE, and social work CE, the rule accepts distance learning programs “approved by an industry-recognized local, state, national or international organization or institution of higher learning” that “require tests of comprehension upon completion” (WAC 246-809-610(3)(b)). Our courses come from a CAMFT-approved provider (#10072759), and each one ends with a short online test. If you’re unsure, check with WA DOH.

How much does Washington LMHC CE cost online?

$69 for 36 CE hours in one bundle, enough for the 32 hours Washington LMHCs, LMFTs, LASWs, and LICSWs need every two years, or $9 or $19 per course. Prices we checked on Oct 30, 2026 for the annual or unlimited plans at four other online CE sites: Psychotherapy.net Essential $149, Aspira CE Unlimited $129.99, CE4Less Unlimited $89.99, and NetCE All Access $89. The bundle costs $80, $60.99, $20.99, and $20 less than those plans.

When does a Washington LMHC license renew?

Every year. Under WAC 246-809-990(1), “a license must be renewed every year on the practitioner’s birthday.” CE runs on a two-year cycle: 32 hours every two years (WAC 246-809-630(3)).

What are the Washington LICSW and LMFT CE requirements?

The same 32 hours every two years as LMHCs. Washington defines a “licensed counselor” as “a licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed mental health counselor, licensed advanced social worker, or licensed independent clinical social worker regulated under chapter 18.225 RCW” (WAC 246-809-010(4)), and WAC 246-809-630(3) sets the hours for every licensed counselor, including at least 6 in professional ethics and law, at least 2 in professional roles and boundaries, and at least 2 in health equity every four years.

Does Washington require suicide prevention training for LMHCs?

Yes. At least once every six years, LMFTs, LMHCs, LASWs, and LICSWs need at least six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management (WAC 246-809-630(3)(d)). If you’re unsure which trainings count, check with WA DOH.

Do Washington associates need CE?

Yes. “All licensed associates shall include six hours of CE in professional ethics and law every two years” (WAC 246-809-632(2)), and “All licensed associates shall complete a minimum of two hours in professional roles and boundaries” (WAC 246-809-632(3)). Washington Ethics and Law (6 hours) and Washington Professional Roles and Boundaries (2 hours) are sold on their own.

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Oregon CE renewal answers: LPC and LMFT

What are the Oregon LPC CE requirements?

Under Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT) rules, Oregon LPCs and LMFTs need 6 hours of ethics and Oregon law every renewal and 4 cultural competency hours, counted in Oregon hours. The Oregon bundle is $69 for 40 Oregon hours.

What is an Oregon hour?

Oregon counts CE in Oregon hours: 6,000 words of instructional reading per hour. Each course above shows its Oregon hours.

Is this CE accepted for Oregon OBLPCT license renewal?

Yes. Accepted for Oregon OBLPCT license renewal. Under the Oregon OBLPCT CE rules, “Licensees must complete at least 40 continuing education clock hours within each reporting period” (OAR 833-080-0011(2)), and home study courses count with no limit on clock hours, at 6,000 words of instructional reading per hour (OAR 833-080-0041(1)(c)). Each course shows its Oregon hours. If you’re unsure, check with the OBLPCT.

How much does Oregon LPC CE cost online?

$69 for 40 Oregon hours in one bundle, enough for the 40 clock hours Oregon LPCs and LMFTs need each 24-month reporting period, or $9 or $19 per course. Prices we checked on Oct 30, 2026 for the annual or unlimited plans at four other online CE sites: Psychotherapy.net Essential $149, Aspira CE Unlimited $129.99, CE4Less Unlimited $89.99, and NetCE All Access $89. The bundle costs $80, $60.99, $20.99, and $20 less than those plans.

How many CE hours does an Oregon LPC or LMFT need?

“Licensees must complete at least 40 continuing education clock hours within each reporting period” (OAR 833-080-0011(2)), and the reporting period is “the 24-month period between license renewals” (OAR 833-080-0011(1)(b)). The 40 hours include 6 clock hours of professional ethics and/or Oregon laws and regulations, 4 clock hours of cultural competency, 2 clock hours on suicide risk assessment, treatment, and management, and, for licensees who supervise registered associates, 3 clock hours of supervision-related training (OAR 833-080-0011(2)(a) to (d)).

Where can I get Oregon cultural competency CE online?

Oregon requires “Four clock hours of training in cultural competency” (OAR 833-080-0011(2)(c)). LGBTQ+ Affirming Care in Clinical Practice covers the 4 cultural competency hours, and you can pick it in the bundle.

When do Oregon LPCs and LMFTs report CE?

At renewal. Licensees “report the hours to the Board biennially as a condition of license renewal” (OAR 833-080-0011) and certify at renewal that the requirements were met (OAR 833-080-0051(1)). No CE reporting is required for licensees on or changing to inactive status, or for new licensees licensed 12 months or less on their first renewal date (OAR 833-080-0011(3)).

What happens in an Oregon CE audit?

“The Board will conduct an audit of the records of randomly selected licensees” (OAR 833-080-0061(1)). Keep your CE documentation for at least two years after the reporting period (OAR 833-080-0051(2)). For home study, the certificate must show the instructor’s name and degree, the date, the word count, and the subject (OAR 833-080-0051(3)(b)). Its certificate lists the instructor, degree, and word count Oregon asks for. Your certificate comes by email within 1 business day after you pass the post-test and complete the evaluation.

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Certificates and payment

How do I get my certificate?

Pass the online post-test (70 percent to pass) and complete the evaluation. Your certificate comes by email within 1 business day. No account or login.

Is the state bundle a subscription?

No. Each state bundle is a one-time payment, not a yearly subscription.

Who provides these courses?

Therapist CE Hours is run by California Counselor CEUs, CAMFT CE Provider #10072759.