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CMHC CE Requirements in Utah

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the CMHC (Clinical Mental Health Counselor) license in Utah — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

40CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
30 hlive / interactive required
6 hethics required
Full Utah CMHC requirements
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CMHC

CMHC (Clinical Mental Health Counselor)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
30 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
  • Ethics of clinical practice, law, or technology — 6 h
  • Suicide prevention — 2 h

Home study: Asynchronous (non-real-time) distance learning is capped at 10 CE hours for a CMHC; the remaining 30 hours must be live/synchronous (in-person classroom, conference, seminar, training, or real-time interactive distance learning).

Board notes: R156-60c-304 (Clinical Mental Health Counselor Licensing Act Rule). Two-year cycle expiring Sep 30 of even-numbered years. Up to 10 excess hours may be carried over to the next cycle. CE must be in blocks of not less than 50 minutes. Utah does not state an explicit 'live-hours' minimum; the 30-hour live/synchronous figure is derived as total minus the 10-hour asynchronous cap. Administered by DOPL.

dopl.utah.gov ↗law.cornell.edu ↗adminrules.utah.gov ↗

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a CMHC need in Utah?

A CMHC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Utah. That total includes 6 hours of ethics. At least 30 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for CMHC in Utah?

Yes. Utah requires the following CE topics for CMHC: Ethics of clinical practice, law, or technology (6 h); Suicide prevention (2 h).

Can CMHC CE be completed online in Utah?

Not entirely. Utah requires at least 30 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: Asynchronous (non-real-time) distance learning is capped at 10 CE hours for a CMHC; the remaining 30 hours must be live/synchronous (in-person classroom, conference, seminar, training, or real-time interactive distance learning)..

What else should CMHC renewals know in Utah?

R156-60c-304 (Clinical Mental Health Counselor Licensing Act Rule). Two-year cycle expiring Sep 30 of even-numbered years. Up to 10 excess hours may be carried over to the next cycle. CE must be in blocks of not less than 50 minutes. Utah does not state an explicit 'live-hours' minimum; the 30-hour live/synchronous figure is derived as total minus the 10-hour asynchronous cap. Administered by DOPL.

Other Utah licenses
LCSW in Utah40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Utah48 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Utah40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Behavior Analyst in Utah32 CE hours every 2 years
CMHC 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.