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LPC / LPC-MHSP CE Requirements in Tennessee

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LPC/LPC-MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor) license in Tennessee — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

20CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Tennessee LPC / LPC-MHSP requirements
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LPC / LPC-MHSP

LPC/LPC-MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor)
20hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Professional ethics / TN law (TCA Title 63 Ch. 22 & Board rules) — 3 h
  • Suicide prevention — 2 hBoard-approved program; at least once every 5 years

Home study: A maximum of 10 clock hours may be earned via multimedia formats (internet, videoconferencing, distance learning, etc.) during the 2-year cycle.

Board notes: 20 clock hours required every 2 calendar years (rule 0450-01-.12), including 3 hrs professional ethics/jurisprudence. Suicide-prevention 2 hrs at least once every 5 yrs. Holders of multiple credentials owe more (30 hrs for two, 40 for three) with per-profession minimums and higher multimedia caps. No explicit live-attendance mandate, but multimedia is capped at 10 hrs/cycle; board does not pre-approve programs.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LPC / LPC-MHSP need in Tennessee?

An LPC / LPC-MHSP must complete 20 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Tennessee. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LPC / LPC-MHSP in Tennessee?

Yes. Tennessee requires the following CE topics for LPC / LPC-MHSP: Professional ethics / TN law (TCA Title 63 Ch. 22 & Board rules) (3 h); Suicide prevention (2 h).

Can LPC / LPC-MHSP CE be completed online in Tennessee?

Generally yes — Tennessee does not require live or interactive hours for LPC / LPC-MHSP, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: A maximum of 10 clock hours may be earned via multimedia formats (internet, videoconferencing, distance learning, etc.) during the 2-year cycle..

What else should LPC / LPC-MHSP renewals know in Tennessee?

20 clock hours required every 2 calendar years (rule 0450-01-.12), including 3 hrs professional ethics/jurisprudence. Suicide-prevention 2 hrs at least once every 5 yrs. Holders of multiple credentials owe more (30 hrs for two, 40 for three) with per-profession minimums and higher multimedia caps. No explicit live-attendance mandate, but multimedia is capped at 10 hrs/cycle; board does not pre-approve programs.

Other Tennessee licenses
LCSW in Tennessee30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Tennessee40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Tennessee20 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Tennessee35 CE hours every 2 years
LPC / LPC-MHSP 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.