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.
LPC
- 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.
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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.