Counselling Therapist CE Requirements in Nova Scotia
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Counselling Therapist (RCT) license in Nova Scotia — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
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How many CE hours does a Counselling Therapist need in Nova Scotia?
A Counselling Therapist must complete 36 CE / continuing-education hours every 3 years in Nova Scotia.
Are there required CE topics for Counselling Therapist in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia does not mandate specific CE subjects for Counselling Therapist beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.
Can Counselling Therapist CE be completed online in Nova Scotia?
Generally yes — Nova Scotia does not require live or interactive hours for Counselling Therapist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Not specified in the Continuing Education Requirement policy..
What else should Counselling Therapist renewals know in Nova Scotia?
Requires thirty-six (36) continuing education credits (CECs) over each three-year period. Registrants who are Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC) may satisfy the requirement by submitting evidence of current CCPA certification; non-certified registrants must provide a CCPA transcript verifying 36 CCPA-approved CECs accrued in the previous three years. No category breakdowns, self-study caps, or specific mandatory topics (e.g., ethics, cultural competency) are stated in the policy. Counselling therapy is a regulated profession in Nova Scotia; marriage and family therapists are not separately regulated and fall within the counselling therapy scope.