LPCC CE Requirements in California
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) license in California — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
LPCC
- Law and Ethics — 6 hRequired every renewal period.
- Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention — 6 hOne-time requirement for renewals/reactivations after Jan 1, 2021; coursework or supervised applied experience; counts toward the 36 if not submitted at licensure.
- Telehealth — 3 hOne-time requirement for renewals/reactivations after July 1, 2023; counts toward the 36.
- HIV/AIDS — 7 hOne-time requirement completed during the FIRST renewal period only (new licensees).
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How many CE hours does an LPCC need in California?
An LPCC must complete 36 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in California. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.
Are there required CE topics for LPCC in California?
Yes. California requires the following CE topics for LPCC: Law and Ethics (6 h); Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention (6 h); Telehealth (3 h); HIV/AIDS (7 h).
Can LPCC CE be completed online in California?
Generally yes — California does not require live or interactive hours for LPCC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No limit on self-study/home-study from a BBS-approved CE provider; no live or in-person hours are mandated..
What else should LPCC renewals know in California?
Regulated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). 36 hrs/2-yr cycle with 6 hrs Law & Ethics every cycle. One-time 6-hr suicide and 3-hr telehealth requirements count toward the 36. New LPCCs must also complete a one-time 7-hr HIV/AIDS course at first renewal. First renewal still requires the full 36 hours.