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LPCC CE Requirements in New Mexico

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) license in New Mexico — 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
12 hethics required
Full New Mexico LPCC requirements
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LPCC

LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 12 h
  • Supervision — 3 honly for licensees who are supervisors

Home study: No cap; the former internet/home-study limit was repealed. CE may be completed via live, online, or distance-learning formats.

Board notes: NMAC 16.27.16.8: 40 contact hrs per 2-yr cycle (Oct 1-Sep 30 of the expiration year); 12 hrs ethics for all licensees; 3 hrs supervision for licensees who supervise. No cultural-competency hour mandate and no live/in-person minimum. Separately, the board's Approved Clinical Supervisor designation requires 9 hrs (3 supervision + 6 ethics-in-supervision) — a credential qualification, not the per-cycle renewal CE. Up to 20 CEUs of pro bono clinical work may count toward the 40.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LPCC need in New Mexico?

An LPCC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in New Mexico. That total includes 12 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LPCC in New Mexico?

Yes. New Mexico requires the following CE topics for LPCC: Ethics (12 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can LPCC CE be completed online in New Mexico?

Generally yes — New Mexico does not require live or interactive hours for LPCC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap; the former internet/home-study limit was repealed. CE may be completed via live, online, or distance-learning formats..

What else should LPCC renewals know in New Mexico?

NMAC 16.27.16.8: 40 contact hrs per 2-yr cycle (Oct 1-Sep 30 of the expiration year); 12 hrs ethics for all licensees; 3 hrs supervision for licensees who supervise. No cultural-competency hour mandate and no live/in-person minimum. Separately, the board's Approved Clinical Supervisor designation requires 9 hrs (3 supervision + 6 ethics-in-supervision) — a credential qualification, not the per-cycle renewal CE. Up to 20 CEUs of pro bono clinical work may count toward the 40.

Other New Mexico licenses
LISW in New Mexico30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in New Mexico40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in New Mexico40 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in New Mexico32 CE hours every 2 years
LPCC CE requirements in other states
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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.