Continuing Education

LPC CE Requirements in Connecticut

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

15CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Connecticut LPC requirements
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LPC

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
15hours / 1-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Professional ethics — 3 hNot less than three contact hours each registration period.
  • Cultural competency — 1 hNot less than one contact hour each registration period.
  • Mental health conditions common to veterans and their families — 2 hAt least two contact hours and not less than once every six years thereafter.

Home study: No cap. Home study, distance learning and Internet-based programs are permitted without a stated limit.

Board notes: Annual (1-year) registration period of 15 hours: 3 ethics and 1 cultural competency each period, plus a 2-hour veterans mental health topic required at least once every six years. First-time renewal applicants are exempt from CE until the next registration period. DPH does not pre-approve courses.

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

An LPC must complete 15 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Connecticut. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LPC in Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut requires the following CE topics for LPC: Professional ethics (3 h); Cultural competency (1 h); Mental health conditions common to veterans and their families (2 h).

Can LPC CE be completed online in Connecticut?

Generally yes — Connecticut 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. Home study, distance learning and Internet-based programs are permitted without a stated limit..

What else should LPC renewals know in Connecticut?

Annual (1-year) registration period of 15 hours: 3 ethics and 1 cultural competency each period, plus a 2-hour veterans mental health topic required at least once every six years. First-time renewal applicants are exempt from CE until the next registration period. DPH does not pre-approve courses.

Other Connecticut licenses
LPC CE requirements in other states
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.