LPC CE Requirements in New Jersey
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license in New Jersey — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
LPC
- Ethics — 5 hEthical and legal standards
- Social and cultural competence — 3 h
- Prescription opioid drugs (risks/signs of abuse, addiction, diversion) — 1 hEffective Dec 1, 2018; opioid hour is not eligible for carryover
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How many CE hours does an LPC need in New Jersey?
An LPC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in New Jersey. That total includes 5 hours of ethics.
Are there required CE topics for LPC in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey requires the following CE topics for LPC: Ethics (5 h); Social and cultural competence (3 h); Prescription opioid drugs (risks/signs of abuse, addiction, diversion) (1 h).
Can LPC CE be completed online in New Jersey?
Generally yes — New Jersey does not require live or interactive hours for LPC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No self-study/home-study cap and no face-to-face/live minimum stated in N.J.A.C. 13:34-15; distance/online credit from approved sources is fully acceptable..
What else should LPC renewals know in New Jersey?
NJ Professional Counselor Examiners Committee (governed by N.J.A.C. 13:34, subchapter 15; committee sits under the MFT board). Biennial renewal, 40 contact hours: 5 ethics, 3 social/cultural competence, 1 prescription opioid (N.J.A.C. 13:34-15.2). Up to 10 excess contact hours carry over to the next biennium, except the opioid hour cannot be carried over. No mandated live/in-person portion.