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LPC-MH CE Requirements in South Dakota

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LPC-MH (Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health) license in South Dakota — 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
4 hethics required
Full South Dakota LPC-MH requirements
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LPC-MH

LPC-MH (Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 4 hethics as it relates to counseling
  • Supervision — 4 honly for Board Approved Supervisors; same proration schedule as general hours

Home study: No home-study/self-study cap stated by the board; no live/in-person requirement stated.

Board notes: SD Board of Examiners for Counselors & MFTs requires 40 hours per two-year cycle, including 4 hours of ethics; current cycle runs Dec 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2026. Renewal and CE are due by Nov 30 of even-numbered years. Hours are prorated for newer licensees (40/4-ethics if licensed before 5/31/25; 30/3 if 6/1-11/30/25; 20/2 if 12/1/25-5/31/26; none until 2028 if licensed 6/1-11/30/26). Board Approved Supervisors must also complete 4 hours in supervision. Accepts APA, NBCC, and other approved providers.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LPC-MH need in South Dakota?

An LPC-MH must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in South Dakota. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LPC-MH in South Dakota?

Yes. South Dakota requires the following CE topics for LPC-MH: Ethics (4 h); Supervision (4 h).

Can LPC-MH CE be completed online in South Dakota?

Generally yes — South Dakota does not require live or interactive hours for LPC-MH, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No home-study/self-study cap stated by the board; no live/in-person requirement stated..

What else should LPC-MH renewals know in South Dakota?

SD Board of Examiners for Counselors & MFTs requires 40 hours per two-year cycle, including 4 hours of ethics; current cycle runs Dec 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2026. Renewal and CE are due by Nov 30 of even-numbered years. Hours are prorated for newer licensees (40/4-ethics if licensed before 5/31/25; 30/3 if 6/1-11/30/25; 20/2 if 12/1/25-5/31/26; none until 2028 if licensed 6/1-11/30/26). Board Approved Supervisors must also complete 4 hours in supervision. Accepts APA, NBCC, and other approved providers.

Other South Dakota licenses
CSW-PIP in South Dakota30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in South Dakota15 CE hours every 1 yearsLMFT in South Dakota40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Applied Behavior Analyst in South Dakota32 CE hours every 2 years
LPC-MH 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.