Continuing Education

LCPC CE Requirements in Maryland

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) license in Maryland — 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

—ethics required

Full Maryland LCPC requirements

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LCPC

LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

No specific subject mandates — general CE hours only.

Home study: At least 30 of 40 CEUs must be Category A (formally organized courses, workshops, seminars, symposiums, juried publications). No more than 10 CEUs may be Category B (informal activities including distance/self-study learning, colloquia, guest lectures, case conferences, formal supervision).

Board notes: Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. COMAR 10.58.05.03 requires 40 CEUs per biennial renewal with a minimum of 30 Category A and a maximum of 10 Category B. The regulation sets NO mandatory topic-specific CE (no ethics, cultural-competency, or other required subject). Distance/self-study learning is Category B (capped at 10); the 30 Category A hours are formal but need not be strictly in-person/synchronous, so no fixed live-hour count is mandated. Excess CEUs do not carry over; retain records 4 years.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LCPC need in Maryland?

An LCPC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Maryland.

Are there required CE topics for LCPC in Maryland?

Maryland does not mandate specific CE subjects for LCPC beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can LCPC CE be completed online in Maryland?

Generally yes — Maryland does not require live or interactive hours for LCPC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: At least 30 of 40 CEUs must be Category A (formally organized courses, workshops, seminars, symposiums, juried publications). No more than 10 CEUs may be Category B (informal activities including distance/self-study learning, colloquia, guest lectures, case conferences, formal supervision)..

What else should LCPC renewals know in Maryland?

Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. COMAR 10.58.05.03 requires 40 CEUs per biennial renewal with a minimum of 30 Category A and a maximum of 10 Category B. The regulation sets NO mandatory topic-specific CE (no ethics, cultural-competency, or other required subject). Distance/self-study learning is Category B (capped at 10); the 30 Category A hours are formal but need not be strictly in-person/synchronous, so no fixed live-hour count is mandated. Excess CEUs do not carry over; retain records 4 years.

Other Maryland licenses

LCSW-C in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years LCMFT in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years Maryland Licensed Behavior Analyst in Maryland32 CE hours every 2 years

LCPC CE requirements in other states

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.