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LPC CE Requirements in District of Columbia

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license in District of Columbia — 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
6 hethics required
Full District of Columbia 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
  • Ethics — 6 h
  • Trauma Counseling — 4 h
  • LGBTQ Cultural Competence — 2 hMust be completed in addition to (not counted within) the public health priority hours (D.C. Law 21-95).
  • Public Health Priorities — 4 h10% of the 40-hour total; topics designated by DC Health per the public notice effective Oct 1, 2025 (e.g., opioid prescribing, human trafficking, implicit bias/cultural competence, sexual health, vaccinations, tobacco use). May be embedded within qualifying courses.

Home study: No live/in-person minimum and no home-study cap specified by the Board of Professional Counseling; online CE is acceptable.

Board notes: 40 hours per 2-year cycle; LPC licensees are exempt from CE for their first renewal. The 2-hour LGBTQ requirement is separate from and additional to the 4-hour public health priorities requirement. Renewal moving to birth-month expiration. Administered by the DC Health Board of Professional Counseling.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LPC need in District of Columbia?

An LPC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in District of Columbia. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LPC in District of Columbia?

Yes. District of Columbia requires the following CE topics for LPC: Ethics (6 h); Trauma Counseling (4 h); LGBTQ Cultural Competence (2 h); Public Health Priorities (4 h).

Can LPC CE be completed online in District of Columbia?

Generally yes — District of Columbia does not require live or interactive hours for LPC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No live/in-person minimum and no home-study cap specified by the Board of Professional Counseling; online CE is acceptable..

What else should LPC renewals know in District of Columbia?

40 hours per 2-year cycle; LPC licensees are exempt from CE for their first renewal. The 2-hour LGBTQ requirement is separate from and additional to the 4-hour public health priorities requirement. Renewal moving to birth-month expiration. Administered by the DC Health Board of Professional Counseling.

Other District of Columbia licenses
LICSW in District of Columbia40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in District of Columbia30 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in District of Columbia30 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in District of Columbia32 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.