LMHC CE Requirements in Indiana
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) license in Indiana — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
LMHC
- Ethics and professional conduct (including boundary issues) — 2 h839 IAC 1-6-3(c): minimum 1 of the 10 Category I CEUs each licensure year must focus on ethics/professional conduct from a Category I provider = 2 CEUs per 2-year cycle, all Category I.
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How many CE hours does an LMHC need in Indiana?
An LMHC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Indiana. That total includes 2 hours of ethics.
Are there required CE topics for LMHC in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana requires the following CE topics for LMHC: Ethics and professional conduct (including boundary issues) (2 h).
Can LMHC CE be completed online in Indiana?
Generally yes — Indiana does not require live or interactive hours for LMHC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: At least 20 of the 40 CEUs must be Category I; no more than 20 may be Category II (self-directed). Accredited home-study programs (computer/audio/video) count as Category I per 839 IAC 1-6-1, so there is no live/interactive minimum..
What else should LMHC renewals know in Indiana?
Same Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board rule (839 IAC 1-6-3) as social workers, MFTs and addiction counselors. At least 20 CEUs each licensure year (10 Category I + up to 10 Category II); no back-loading. Renewal every 2 years, period begins April 1 of even-numbered years; no carryover; keep records 4 years. CE earned toward one Indiana license held may apply to another license held.