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LMHC CE Requirements in Rhode Island

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) license in Rhode Island — 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
—ethics required
Full Rhode Island LMHC requirements
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LMHC

LMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics

No specific subject mandates — general CE hours only.

Home study: No online/self-study cap and no live/in-person requirement. Minimum 20 of the 40 credits must be Category I (formal programs, which the rule explicitly permits to be web-based); up to 20 credits may be Category II (publications, presentations, professional leadership/board service). All 40 may effectively be web-based Category I.

Board notes: Regulated jointly with MFTs under 216-RICR-40-05-11 (RIGL 5-63.2). No specific ethics CE hours are mandated by rule (licensees must adhere to the NBCC Code of Ethics, but that is a conduct obligation, not a CE-hour requirement). Biennial renewal on/about July 1 of even-numbered years; newly licensed individuals are exempt for the first cycle. Hardship extensions at Board discretion.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LMHC need in Rhode Island?

An LMHC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Rhode Island.

Are there required CE topics for LMHC in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island does not mandate specific CE subjects for LMHC beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can LMHC CE be completed online in Rhode Island?

Generally yes — Rhode Island does not require live or interactive hours for LMHC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No online/self-study cap and no live/in-person requirement. Minimum 20 of the 40 credits must be Category I (formal programs, which the rule explicitly permits to be web-based); up to 20 credits may be Category II (publications, presentations, professional leadership/board service). All 40 may effectively be web-based Category I..

What else should LMHC renewals know in Rhode Island?

Regulated jointly with MFTs under 216-RICR-40-05-11 (RIGL 5-63.2). No specific ethics CE hours are mandated by rule (licensees must adhere to the NBCC Code of Ethics, but that is a conduct obligation, not a CE-hour requirement). Biennial renewal on/about July 1 of even-numbered years; newly licensed individuals are exempt for the first cycle. Hardship extensions at Board discretion.

Other Rhode Island licenses
LICSW in Rhode Island30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Rhode Island24 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Rhode Island40 CE hours every 2 yearsLBA / LABA in Rhode Island32 CE hours every 2 years
LMHC 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.