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LPC CE Requirements in Colorado

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

40CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full Colorado LPC requirements
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LPC

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics

No specific subject mandates — general CE hours only.

Home study: No single Professional Development Activity category may exceed 20 of the 40 PDH per 2-year cycle; self-study/independent learning effectively capped at 20 PDH.

Board notes: DORA administers a Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) / Continuing Professional Development model: 40 Professional Development Hours per 2-year cycle accrued against a Professional Survey/Self-Assessment + self-directed Learning Plan (alternatives: Deem Status, active-duty military exemption). The board does NOT mandate specific topics (including ethics) or any live/interactive hours; new licensees prorated at 1.66 PDH/month.

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

An LPC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Colorado.

Are there required CE topics for LPC in Colorado?

Colorado does not mandate specific CE subjects for LPC beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can LPC CE be completed online in Colorado?

Generally yes — Colorado does not require live or interactive hours for LPC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No single Professional Development Activity category may exceed 20 of the 40 PDH per 2-year cycle; self-study/independent learning effectively capped at 20 PDH..

What else should LPC renewals know in Colorado?

DORA administers a Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) / Continuing Professional Development model: 40 Professional Development Hours per 2-year cycle accrued against a Professional Survey/Self-Assessment + self-directed Learning Plan (alternatives: Deem Status, active-duty military exemption). The board does NOT mandate specific topics (including ethics) or any live/interactive hours; new licensees prorated at 1.66 PDH/month.

Other Colorado licenses
LCSW in Colorado40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Colorado40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Colorado40 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Colorado32 CE hours every 2 years
LPC CE requirements in other states
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming
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.