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LPC CE Requirements in Oregon

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license in Oregon — 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
6 hethics required
Full Oregon LPC requirements
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LPC

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Professional ethics and/or Oregon laws/rules — 6 h
  • Cultural Competency — 4 h
  • Suicide Risk Assessment, Treatment and Management — 2 h
  • Supervision — 3 honly for licensees who supervise registered associates

Home study: No cap - home study/distance learning (including internet and tele-courses) is unlimited under OAR 833-080-0041; all 40 hours may be earned via distance learning.

Board notes: 40 clock hours per 24-month (biennial) reporting period; Oregon moved LPC/LMFT from annual to biennial reporting (transition periods applied to odd-numbered licenses in 2025 = 12 mo/20 hrs). Up to a 12-month grace period after initial licensure before first CE is due. No live/in-person requirement. Per OAR 833-080-0041, publication and professional-presentation activities are each capped at 20 hrs and certain officer/board/paid-supervision-received activities at 10 hrs, but coursework, live seminars/workshops, and distance learning are unlimited. Board does not pre-approve courses/providers.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LPC need in Oregon?

An LPC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Oregon. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LPC in Oregon?

Yes. Oregon requires the following CE topics for LPC: Professional ethics and/or Oregon laws/rules (6 h); Cultural Competency (4 h); Suicide Risk Assessment, Treatment and Management (2 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can LPC CE be completed online in Oregon?

Generally yes — Oregon does not require live or interactive hours for LPC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap - home study/distance learning (including internet and tele-courses) is unlimited under OAR 833-080-0041; all 40 hours may be earned via distance learning..

What else should LPC renewals know in Oregon?

40 clock hours per 24-month (biennial) reporting period; Oregon moved LPC/LMFT from annual to biennial reporting (transition periods applied to odd-numbered licenses in 2025 = 12 mo/20 hrs). Up to a 12-month grace period after initial licensure before first CE is due. No live/in-person requirement. Per OAR 833-080-0041, publication and professional-presentation activities are each capped at 20 hrs and certain officer/board/paid-supervision-received activities at 10 hrs, but coursework, live seminars/workshops, and distance learning are unlimited. Board does not pre-approve courses/providers.

Other Oregon licenses
LCSW in Oregon40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Oregon40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Oregon40 CE hours every 2 yearsOregon Licensed Behavior Analyst in Oregon16 CE hours every 1 years
LPC 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.