Continuing Education
Michigan CE Requirements by License
Continuing-education / CPD renewal requirements for behavioral and mental health licenses in Michigan — hours or CPD model per cycle, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits. Pick a license for the full breakdown.
Michigan requirements at a glance
| License | Profession | CE / CPD | Ethics | Live / interactive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMSW | Social Work | 45 h / 3yr | 5 h | 22 h |
| LPC | Counseling | CPD | — | — |
| Licensed Psychologist | Psychology | 30 h / 2yr | 3 h | — |
| LMFT | Marriage & Family Therapy | CPD | — | — |
| Licensed Behavior Analyst | Behavior Analysis | 32 h / 2yr | 4 h | — |
Requirements by license
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Michigan
LMSW (Licensed Master's Social Worker - Michigan's clinical-level license; no separate 'LCSW'). LBSW (bachelor's) has the same 45-hr/3-yr CE structure.
45hours / 3-year renewal cycle
22 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
- Ethics — 5 hMinimum 5 of the 45 hours.
- Pain and pain symptom management — 2 hMinimum 2 of the 45 hours (behavior management, psychology of pain, behavior modification, stress management).
- Implicit bias — 3 hRECURRING every renewal: 1 hr per year of the license cycle = 3 hrs for the 3-yr cycle (R 338.7001-7005). New applicants: 2 hrs within 5 yrs before issuance. Counts toward the 45 hours. Hours cannot be carried forward between cycles.
- Human trafficking identificationONE-TIME training on identifying victims of human trafficking (Public Health Code / R 338.7051 et seq.), required before first licensure or first renewal; rule sets content, not a fixed hour count (provider courses typically ~1-2 hrs). Counts toward the 45 in the cycle taken.
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Michigan
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Noneno general CE hours mandated
No specific live / interactive hour requirement
Mandated topics
- Implicit bias — 3 hRECURRING every renewal: 1 hr per year of the 3-yr license cycle = 3 hrs (R 338.7001-7005). New applicants: 2 hrs within 5 yrs before issuance. Cannot carry forward between cycles.
- Human trafficking identificationONE-TIME training required before first licensure or first renewal; rule sets content, not a fixed hour count.
Verified
Michigan
Licensed Psychologist (doctoral, full license)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
- Ethics — 3 hMinimum 3 of the 30 hours (R 338.2583).
- Pain and symptom management — 2 hMinimum 2 of the 30 hours (behavior management, psychology of pain, pharmacology, behavior modification, stress management).
- Implicit bias — 2 hRECURRING every renewal: 1 hr per year of the 2-yr cycle = 2 hrs (R 338.7001-7005). Counts WITHIN the 30 hours (not in addition). New applicants: 2 hrs within 5 yrs before issuance.
- Human trafficking identificationONE-TIME training on identifying victims of human trafficking (R 338.2525), required before first licensure or first renewal; rule sets content, not a fixed hour count.
Verified
Michigan
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
Noneno general CE hours mandated
No specific live / interactive hour requirement
Mandated topics
- Implicit bias — 3 hRECURRING every renewal: 1 hr per year of the 3-yr license cycle = 3 hrs (R 338.7001-7005). New applicants: 2 hrs within 5 yrs before issuance. Cannot carry forward between cycles.
- Human trafficking identificationONE-TIME training required before first licensure or first renewal; rule sets content, not a fixed hour count.
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Michigan
Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA, LARA) - requires and mirrors BACB/BCBA certification
32hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
- Ethics — 4 hBACB standard: 4 of the 32 CEUs in ethics per 2-yr BACB recertification cycle.
- Supervision — 3 hBACB standard: 3 CEUs in supervision, required only for certificants who supervise trainees/RBTs.
- Implicit biasRECURRING Michigan requirement for the state license: 1 hr per year of the Michigan license cycle (R 338.7001-7005). Hours depend on the state license cycle length (see nuances); this is separate from BACB CEUs.
- Human trafficking identificationONE-TIME Michigan training required for the state license (Article 15 licensee); no fixed hour count in rule.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do behavioral health licenses require in Michigan?
In Michigan, hour-based licenses require 30 to 45 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 Michigan?
Yes. Social work, counseling, psychology, marriage & family therapy, and behavior-analysis credentials each have their own requirements, mandated topics, and renewal cycles in Michigan. This page lists each one separately.
Does Michigan require ethics CE?
Michigan requires dedicated ethics continuing education for: LMSW, Licensed Behavior Analyst, Licensed 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.