Continuing Education

LIMHP CE Requirements in Nebraska

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LIMHP (Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner); base license LMHP, counseling certificate = Certified Professional Counselor (CPC) license in Nebraska — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

32CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

4 hethics required

Full Nebraska LIMHP requirements

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LIMHP

LIMHP (Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner); base license LMHP, counseling certificate = Certified Professional Counselor (CPC)

32hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics — 4 h
Diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders — 6 hRequired only of Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioners (LIMHP); does not apply to plain LMHP or certificate-only holders

Home study: No cap. 172 NAC 94-008 permits home study/video/electronic programs with hours set by the provider; no minimum number of live or in-person hours is required.

Board notes: DHHS Board of Mental Health Practice, 172 NAC 94 (covers MHPs, independent MHPs, MFTs, professional counselors and social workers). Biennial cycle expiring Sep 1 of even-numbered years; 32 hrs earned in the preceding 24 months; 4 hrs ethics for all holders; LIMHP holders additionally must complete 6 hrs on diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders. Holding multiple certificates does not multiply the hour requirement. State does not pre-approve providers.

dhhs.ne.gov ↗law.cornell.edu ↗regulations.justia.com ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LIMHP need in Nebraska?

An LIMHP must complete 32 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Nebraska. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LIMHP in Nebraska?

Yes. Nebraska requires the following CE topics for LIMHP: Ethics (4 h); Diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders (6 h).

Can LIMHP CE be completed online in Nebraska?

Generally yes — Nebraska does not require live or interactive hours for LIMHP, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap. 172 NAC 94-008 permits home study/video/electronic programs with hours set by the provider; no minimum number of live or in-person hours is required..

What else should LIMHP renewals know in Nebraska?

DHHS Board of Mental Health Practice, 172 NAC 94 (covers MHPs, independent MHPs, MFTs, professional counselors and social workers). Biennial cycle expiring Sep 1 of even-numbered years; 32 hrs earned in the preceding 24 months; 4 hrs ethics for all holders; LIMHP holders additionally must complete 6 hrs on diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders. Holding multiple certificates does not multiply the hour requirement. State does not pre-approve providers.

Other Nebraska licenses

Certified Master Social Worker in Nebraska32 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Nebraska24 CE hours every 2 years Certified Marriage and Family Therapist in Nebraska32 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Behavior Analyst in Nebraska32 CE hours every 2 years

LIMHP 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.