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Polyvagal Theory in PTSD and Trauma Treatment
Does this count toward my Texas LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or LMSW renewal?
Yes. The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) accepts it as general CE hours for LPC, LMFT, LCSW, and LMSW license renewal, and it is listed on CE Broker (provider ID 70094). This course is $9, 4 CE hours.
Source: Texas BHEC rules: 22 TAC 681.140 (LPC), 801.261 (LMFT), and 781.501 (social work)
Does this count toward my Washington LMHC, LMFT, LASW, or LICSW renewal?
Yes. The Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) accepts it as general CE hours toward the 32 hours LMHCs, LMFTs, LASWs, and LICSWs need every two years. This course is $9, 4 CE hours.
Source: WAC 246-809-630, Washington continuing education requirements for counselors
Does this count toward my Oregon LPC or LMFT renewal?
Yes. It counts as 4 Oregon CE hours toward the 40 clock hours the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT) requires of LPCs and LMFTs each reporting period. This course is $9, 4 Oregon CE hours.
Source: OBLPCT continuing education requirements (OAR 833-080-0011)
PTSD screening and polyvagal theory, with both sides of the debate.
Clear questions, no tricks. Scout points out the key concepts so you can pass and get back to your clients.
CE hours
4
Oregon CE hours
4
Format
Self-study (reading)
Post-test
20 questions, 70% to pass
Price
$9
Who is this course for?
Texas LPCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LMSWs; Washington LMHCs, LMFTs, LASWs, and LICSWs; and Oregon LPCs and LMFTs who want Polyvagal Theory in PTSD and Trauma Treatment hours toward renewal.
Is it in the state bundle?
Yes. You can pick it in the Texas and Washington bundles, $69 for 36 CE hours, and the Oregon bundle, $69 for 40 Oregon CE hours. It is also sold on its own.
Do you report it to CE Broker?
Yes, for Texas. 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 fast is the certificate?
Your certificate comes by email within 1 business day after you pass the post-test (70% to pass) and complete the evaluation.
Do I need a subscription or an account?
No. Each course or bundle is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Checkout on Payhip asks only for your email and payment. No account, no login.
About this course
This course presents polyvagal theory as a debated model and does not endorse or reject it. It does not train or qualify anyone to deliver PE, CPT, EMDR therapy, or any polyvagal-informed method.
It presents polyvagal theory as a debated model. It covers the theory as Stephen Porges describes it, the scientific critiques (including the 2026 international expert evaluation), and Porges’s responses. Supporters and critics are judged by the same standards. It also reviews PTSD basics, the 2023 VA/DoD and 2025 APA PTSD guidelines, prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapy, and dropout and engagement. Eleven sections, including “Critical appraisal: both sides.” Color and Print Friendly PDFs. Included in the $69 bundle, or sold on its own.
Learning objectives
A sample of what you will be able to do after completing this course:
- Describe the four PTSD symptom clusters, distinguish trauma exposure from PTSD, and use screening tools appropriately.
- Summarize polyvagal theory as its author describes it, including the three-state hierarchy, neuroception, and the social engagement system.
- Describe polyvagal-informed practices and explain why they are used alongside, not in place of, guideline-recommended PTSD treatment.
- Identify the main scientific criticisms of polyvagal theory, including the 2026 international expert evaluation.
- Summarize the author's responses and compare both sides of the debate using the same quality criteria.
- Name the treatments recommended by the VA/DoD (2023) and APA (2025) PTSD guidelines and explain how they differ on EMDR therapy.
- Describe the strengths and limits of the PTSD treatment evidence, including dropout and long-term follow-up.
Instructor
John Oliver Ycaro, LPCC (also the course developer and CE provider). About 10 years of clinical experience in community mental health and private practice. Expertise relevant to this course: outpatient clinical work with individuals, couples, and families in community mental health and private practice.
Under CAMFT CEPA rules, the named instructor meets instructor qualifications by current related licensure and a related master’s degree (and related practice experience). A current CV is kept in the provider’s CE records.
CE information
Self-study course, offered as distance learning with a 20-question test of comprehension. 4 CE hours (4 Oregon CE hours).
CE hours are based on the length of the required reading, using our documented hours method. Your time may vary with your clinical experience and reading speed.
John Oliver Ycaro, LPCC is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. John Oliver Ycaro, LPCC maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
- CAMFT Provider #: 10072759
- Format: Self-study (reading), with an online post-test
- Hours: 4 CE hours (4 Oregon CE hours)
- Passing score: 70%
- Certificate: Emailed within 1 business day after you pass the post-test and complete the evaluation, as a PDF you can print or save
- Cost: $9
Texas requires me to report your completion to CE Broker within 30 days. Please enter your Texas license exactly as it appears on your license.
Price
$9
Pay securely on Payhip. CE credit is awarded after you complete the reading, pass the post-test at 70% or higher, and complete the evaluation.
Policies
Refunds / cancellation
You can get a full refund within 3 days of purchase as long as you haven't started the post-test. After you start the post-test, or after 3 days, we’re not able to offer a refund.
Accommodations
If you need a disability accommodation (for example a screen-reader-friendly file, larger print, or extra time on the post-test), email support@therapistcehours.com. We respond within 5 business days. There is no charge for accommodations.
Grievances
If you have a concern about the course, email support@therapistcehours.com. You will get a written response within 14 days. If it is not resolved, you can contact CAMFT at cepa@camft.org.
Activities not for CE credit
CE credit is awarded after you complete the reading, pass the post-test at 70% or higher, and complete the evaluation.
What you get for $9
4 CE hours for Texas and Washington and 4 Oregon CE hours for Oregon, in one self-study course you read at your own pace.
Certificate by email within 1 business day after you pass, and Texas completions reported to CE Broker within 30 days.
One-time purchase, no subscription. You can also pick it in your state bundle.