
A compiled list of U.S. states where Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), & Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) can apply continuing education (CE) hours from courses provided by an NBCC-approved continuing education provider.
Please note that state regulations may change, and it's essential to verify with your specific state licensing board for the most current requirements.
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Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs)
States Recognizing NBCC-Approved CE Providers:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
States Allowing Self-Submission of CE Credit:
Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, West Virginia
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)
States Recognizing NBCC-Approved CE Providers:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Texas, West Virginia.
States Allowing Self-Submission of CE Credit:
Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Ohio.
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
States Recognizing NBCC-Approved CE Providers:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
States Allowing Self-Submission of CE Credit:
Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island.
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Important Notes:
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Some states, such as Colorado, do not pre-approve CE providers but may accept relevant courses from NBCC-approved providers.
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In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health accepts NBCC-approved CE credits for LPCs, LMFTs, and LCSWs.
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For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always consult your state's licensing board or regulatory agency.