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LPC CE Requirements in Arkansas

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license in Arkansas — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

24CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Arkansas LPC requirements
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LPC

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
24hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 3 hEthics relevant to the license being renewed
  • Supervision — 6 hOnly for Board-approved supervisors; 3 of the 6 must be from a Board-recognized state association or an Arkansas university workshop/program

Home study: No home-study cap and no live/interactive minimum specified in the current Board rule (17 CAR 75-702); remaining hours must be counseling in nature and support the licensee's statement of intent.

Board notes: 24 clock hours in the 24 months prior to renewal, minimum 3 in ethics. Supervision CE (6 hrs) applies only to Board-approved supervisors. If a licensee has not accumulated the required CE, passing the NCE, NCMHCE, or AMFTRB at the national pass score can substitute for the CE requirement. Administered by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling (Arkansas Dept. of Health).

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LPC need in Arkansas?

An LPC must complete 24 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Arkansas. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LPC in Arkansas?

Yes. Arkansas requires the following CE topics for LPC: Ethics (3 h); Supervision (6 h).

Can LPC CE be completed online in Arkansas?

Generally yes — Arkansas does not require live or interactive hours for LPC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No home-study cap and no live/interactive minimum specified in the current Board rule (17 CAR 75-702); remaining hours must be counseling in nature and support the licensee's statement of intent..

What else should LPC renewals know in Arkansas?

24 clock hours in the 24 months prior to renewal, minimum 3 in ethics. Supervision CE (6 hrs) applies only to Board-approved supervisors. If a licensee has not accumulated the required CE, passing the NCE, NCMHCE, or AMFTRB at the national pass score can substitute for the CE requirement. Administered by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling (Arkansas Dept. of Health).

Other Arkansas licenses
LCSW in Arkansas30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Arkansas20 CE hours every 1 yearsLMFT in Arkansas24 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Arkansas32 CE hours every 2 years
LPC CE requirements in other states
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Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.