Licensed Counselling Therapist CPD Requirements in New Brunswick
This page summarizes the current CPD requirements for the Licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT) license in New Brunswick — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
Licensed Counselling Therapist
- College-appointed Ethics courseRequired every 3 years (Rule 2.04(i))
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How many CPD hours does a Licensed Counselling Therapist need in New Brunswick?
Licensed Counselling Therapists in New Brunswick follow a CPD-based model rather than a fixed hour total. Counselling therapy is a regulated profession in New Brunswick under the Licensed Counselling Therapy Act, with CCTNB as the statutory college. As of July 2026 CCTNB's continuing-competence framework is transitional and no fixed annual CPD hour total has been published. The Rules of the College require licensed members to complete an Ethics course appointed by the College every 3 years (Rule 2.04(i)). Ongoing professional development is expected consistent with the CCPA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics adopted by the College.
Are there required CE topics for Licensed Counselling Therapist in New Brunswick?
Yes. New Brunswick requires the following CE topics for Licensed Counselling Therapist: College-appointed Ethics course.
Can Licensed Counselling Therapist CE be completed online in New Brunswick?
Generally yes — New Brunswick does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Counselling Therapist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Not specified.
What else should Licensed Counselling Therapist renewals know in New Brunswick?
CCTNB regulates Licensed Counselling Therapists (LCT) and LCT-Candidates (LCT-C); LCT-Candidates must always practise under active supervision to maintain a valid licence. The Rules are in a transitional period and the only fixed continuing-competence obligation identified is the College-appointed ethics course every 3 years; a numeric CPD/CE hour total was not published as of July 2026. Marriage and family therapy is not separately regulated in NB and falls within the counselling-therapy scope where applicable.