Continuing Education

LCMHC CE Requirements in Vermont

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) license in Vermont — 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 Vermont LCMHC requirements

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LCMHC

LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

Ethics — 4 hA minimum of 4 of the 40 hours must be specifically designated as CE in professional ethics.
Systemic Oppression / Anti-Oppressive Practice — 1 hOne hour in systematic oppression and anti-oppressive practice (or related areas), effective the January 2025 renewal; online acceptable.

Home study: No more than 28 of the 40 hours may come from individualized learning activities (home study/online, teaching/consultation [max 5], supervision received). The remaining >=12 hours must be formal activities (graduate courses or board-approved workshops/seminars/conferences), which need not be live/synchronous.

Board notes: Regulated by the Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners (OPR) under Administrative Rule ch. 350. 40-hour requirement begins with the first renewal after two years of licensure. No explicit live/synchronous/in-person minimum is mandated; formal (non-individualized) hours may include online graduate courses. Pre-approved providers include NBCC, ACA, AMHCA, APA, AAMFT.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LCMHC need in Vermont?

An LCMHC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Vermont. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LCMHC in Vermont?

Yes. Vermont requires the following CE topics for LCMHC: Ethics (4 h); Systemic Oppression / Anti-Oppressive Practice (1 h).

Can LCMHC CE be completed online in Vermont?

Generally yes — Vermont does not require live or interactive hours for LCMHC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No more than 28 of the 40 hours may come from individualized learning activities (home study/online, teaching/consultation [max 5], supervision received). The remaining >=12 hours must be formal activities (graduate courses or board-approved workshops/seminars/conferences), which need not be live/synchronous..

What else should LCMHC renewals know in Vermont?

Regulated by the Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners (OPR) under Administrative Rule ch. 350. 40-hour requirement begins with the first renewal after two years of licensure. No explicit live/synchronous/in-person minimum is mandated; formal (non-individualized) hours may include online graduate courses. Pre-approved providers include NBCC, ACA, AMHCA, APA, AAMFT.

Other Vermont licenses

LICSW in Vermont20 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Vermont60 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Vermont20 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst in Vermont32 CE hours every 2 years

LCMHC CE requirements in other states

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.