Continuing Education
Illinois CE Requirements by License
Continuing-education / CPD renewal requirements for behavioral and mental health licenses in Illinois — hours or CPD model per cycle, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits. Pick a license for the full breakdown.
Illinois requirements at a glance
| License | Profession | CE / CPD | Ethics | Live / interactive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCSW | Social Work | 30 h / 2yr | 3 h | — |
| LCPC | Counseling | 30 h / 2yr | 3 h | — |
| Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Psychology | 24 h / 2yr | 3 h | — |
| LMFT | Marriage & Family Therapy | 30 h / 2yr | — | — |
| BCBA | Behavior Analysis | 32 h / 2yr | 4 h | — |
Requirements by license
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LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
- Social Work Practice Ethics — 3 h
- Cultural Competence — 3 h
- Implicit Bias Awareness — 1 h
- Sexual Harassment Prevention — 1 h
- Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias — 1 hOnce every 3 renewal periods (every 6 years); counts within the 30.
- Mandated Reporter Training — 1 hNon-medical mandated reporter (ANCRA) training required once every 3 years; may count toward the 30 CE hours.
- Clinical Supervision Training — 6 hOne-time requirement for LCSWs, due at the SECOND renewal only (not required for LSWs).
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LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
- Ethics — 3 h
- Sexual Harassment Prevention — 1 h
- Implicit Bias Awareness — 1 h
- Cultural Competency — 1 hMandatory beginning January 1, 2025.
- Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias — 1 hOnce every 3 renewal periods (every 6 years). Confirmed on IDFPR LPC/LCPC fact sheet.
- Mandated Reporter Training — 1 hNon-medical mandated reporter (ANCRA) training required once every 3 years; may count toward the 30 CE hours.
- Clinical Supervision Training — 9 hOne-time; LCPCs only, due at the second renewal.
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist
24hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
- Ethical Practice of Psychology — 3 h
- Diversity — 3 h
- Sexual Harassment Prevention — 1 h
- Implicit Bias Awareness — 1 h
- Cultural Competency — 1 hMandatory beginning January 1, 2025 (in addition to the 3-hour Diversity requirement).
- Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias — 1 hOnce every 3 renewal periods (every 6 years). Applies to clinical psychologists per IDFPR.
- Mandated Reporter Training — 1 hClinical psychologists are ANCRA mandated reporters; ~1 hr training every 3 years, may count toward CE.
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LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
- Sexual Harassment Prevention — 1 h
- Implicit Bias Awareness — 1 h
- Cultural Competency — 1 hMandatory beginning January 1, 2025.
- Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias — 1 hOnce every 3 renewal periods (every 6 years).
- Mandated Reporter Training — 1 hNon-medical mandated reporter (ANCRA) training required once every 3 years; may count toward the 30 CE hours.
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BCBA (national) / Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
32hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
- Ethics — 4 hBACB national standard (4 ethics CEUs per 2-yr cycle).
- Supervision — 3 hBACB standard; required only for those who supervise or hold supervisor status.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do behavioral health licenses require in Illinois?
In Illinois, hour-based licenses require 24 to 32 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle depending on the license type; some credentials follow a CPD model instead. See the table above for each credential.
Do CE requirements differ by license type in Illinois?
Yes. Social work, counseling, psychology, marriage & family therapy, and behavior-analysis credentials each have their own requirements, mandated topics, and renewal cycles in Illinois. This page lists each one separately.
Does Illinois require ethics CE?
Illinois requires dedicated ethics continuing education for: BCBA, LCPC, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Exact hour counts are on each license's page.
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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.