LPC CE Requirements in Arizona
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license in Arizona — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
LPC
- Behavioral health ethics or mental health law — 3 h
- Cultural competency and diversity — 3 h
- Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial — 3 hBoard-approved tutorial required each two-year renewal period; must be manually entered in the CEU tracker.
- Technology related to behavioral health (telehealth, electronic communication, AI) — 3 hNew 3-hour requirement from the 2025 rulemaking; applies to renewals beginning January 1, 2027. Counts within the 30 hours.
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How many CE hours does an LPC need in Arizona?
An LPC must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Arizona. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.
Are there required CE topics for LPC in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona requires the following CE topics for LPC: Behavioral health ethics or mental health law (3 h); Cultural competency and diversity (3 h); Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (3 h); Technology related to behavioral health (telehealth, electronic communication, AI) (3 h).
Can LPC CE be completed online in Arizona?
Generally yes — Arizona does not require live or interactive hours for LPC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap; all 30 hours may be completed by home study/online from approved sources..
What else should LPC renewals know in Arizona?
Regulated by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners under A.A.C. R4-6-801/802 (same behavioral-health CE rule as social workers and MFTs). Ethics minimum is 3 hours (not 4). No carryover of excess hours.