LPC CE Requirements in Alaska
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license in Alaska — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
LPC
- Professional ethics — 3 h
- Suicidality — 3 h
- Cultural competency — 3 h
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How many CE hours does an LPC need in Alaska?
An LPC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Alaska. That total includes 3 hours of ethics. At least 20 of those hours must be live or interactive.
Are there required CE topics for LPC in Alaska?
Yes. Alaska requires the following CE topics for LPC: Professional ethics (3 h); Suicidality (3 h); Cultural competency (3 h).
Can LPC CE be completed online in Alaska?
Not entirely. Alaska requires at least 20 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: Not more than one-half of the required hours (max 20 of 40) may be earned by correspondence/videotape/audio/other individual (self) study; a minimum of 20 hours must be synchronous (live) courses, seminars, or workshops. Max 12 contact hours per 24-hour period..
What else should LPC renewals know in Alaska?
Board of Professional Counselors (12 AAC 62.310). Biennial cycle ending October 31 of odd years (current cycle Nov 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2027). Total hours are tiered by license issue date: 40 hours if licensed on/before Apr 30, 2024; 30 hours if licensed May 1-Oct 31, 2024; 20 hours if licensed Nov 1, 2024 or later. The 3+3+3 ethics/suicidality/cultural-competency requirement applies to all licensees; the 20-hour synchronous minimum applies to full 40-hour licensees.