Continuing Education

LCPC CE Requirements in Kansas

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

30CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

3 hethics required

Full Kansas LCPC requirements

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LCPC

LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)

30hours / 2-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

Professional Ethics — 3 h
Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders — 6 h

Home study: No minimum live requirement. Interactive modules/videotapes/audiotapes WITHOUT a posttest (self-study reading) are capped at 5 hours; self-directed learning projects capped at 10 hours (K.A.R. 102-3-10a). Posttested interactive/online modules may satisfy up to all 30 hours, so most home study is permitted.

Board notes: BSRB does not pre-approve CE programs for professional counselors. 30 hours per 2-year renewal including 3 professional ethics and 6 diagnosis/treatment (K.A.R. 102-3-10a). The 6-hour diagnosis/treatment requirement applies to counselor licensure. NOTE (re-verified Aug 2026): the BSRB profession FAQ web page currently states only '3 hours of diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders,' which conflicts with the controlling administrative regulation text on file with the Kansas Secretary of State (six hours). The regulation controls; the FAQ figure appears to be an error.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LCPC need in Kansas?

An LCPC must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Kansas. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LCPC in Kansas?

Yes. Kansas requires the following CE topics for LCPC: Professional Ethics (3 h); Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders (6 h).

Can LCPC CE be completed online in Kansas?

Generally yes — Kansas does not require live or interactive hours for LCPC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No minimum live requirement. Interactive modules/videotapes/audiotapes WITHOUT a posttest (self-study reading) are capped at 5 hours; self-directed learning projects capped at 10 hours (K.A.R. 102-3-10a). Posttested interactive/online modules may satisfy up to all 30 hours, so most home study is permitted..

What else should LCPC renewals know in Kansas?

BSRB does not pre-approve CE programs for professional counselors. 30 hours per 2-year renewal including 3 professional ethics and 6 diagnosis/treatment (K.A.R. 102-3-10a). The 6-hour diagnosis/treatment requirement applies to counselor licensure. NOTE (re-verified Aug 2026): the BSRB profession FAQ web page currently states only '3 hours of diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders,' which conflicts with the controlling administrative regulation text on file with the Kansas Secretary of State (six hours). The regulation controls; the FAQ figure appears to be an error.

Other Kansas licenses

LSCSW in Kansas40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Kansas50 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Kansas40 CE hours every 2 years Kansas Licensed Behavior Analyst in Kansas30 CE hours every 2 years

LCPC CE requirements in other states

Updated August 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.