Free online CEU's

The most important question regarding the continuing education courses is, "Will they count toward my licensure CEU requirements?" We understand the importance of that question and have spent a great deal of time researching the licensure requirements of various state boards in an effort to determine applicability of our professional development offerings.

Below is a summary of our findings and whether, in our opinion, the CEU courses offered here are likely to be applicable. Please note that it is the responsibility of the licensee in most cases to ensure that the activity meets the state board requirements in effect at the time the CEU activity is undertaken. We cannot guarantee that the CEU hours will be applicable for any given board, state, or license unless we show a valid provider number for that state or board and you select a course with content appropriate to your license and area of practice. Some states do not issue provider numbers or pre-approve continuing education providers or programs. Others may require the licensee to seek pre-approval for programs not expressly recognized by that licensure board before undertaking the activity.

Another factor to consider in selecting your coursework is relevancy. Some boards review CEU course titles for relevancy to the area in which the licensee practices. This is common with Marriage and Family Therapy boards and others. The questions that you may want to consider are, "Will this material contribute to my professional growth and development and is it likely to be useful to me with regard to my practice activities?" Taking a CEU course completely unrelated to your area of practice is not likely to assist you with your professional development and may not be accepted by your state board or examiners.

Although every effort is made to keep this information current, changes may occur without notice and you are encouraged to check with your licensing agency or board if you have any questions about the applicability of these hours before engaging in the coursework, especially if your license is not mental health specific. Since the licensure board will be determining appropriateness of the hours, it is the only entity that can provide you with a definitive answer of whether the continuing education hours will or will not be recognized. Please note that refunds are not be issued for board non-acceptance of credit unless we display a valid provider number for that board at the time of the CEU activity. For some states/boards use of our courses as independent or home study may require additional documentation or work on behalf of the licensee, such as completion of an affidavit or summary paper. Please E-Mail us with any corrections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 







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State:
License:
Clock Hours:
Frequency:
HS Hours:
Ethics:
OK:
Alabama
LPC
40
2 years
NK
NK
NK
Notes: Licensure renewal information from the Alabama Board of Examiners In CounselingView Link
Alabama
ALC
20
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC approved CEU courses are acceptable to the board per phone conversation 07/02/2006. Licensure renewal information from the Alabama Board of Examiners In CounselingView Link
Alabama
SW
30
2 years
20
NK
YES
Notes: Provider #0260 Licensure renewal information from the Alabama State Board Of Social Work ExaminersView Link
Alabama
SW-PIP
50
2 years
20
Nk
YES
Notes: Provider #0260View Link
Alabama
LMFT, MFT Associate
40
2 years
10
3.0
YES
Notes: Accepts NBCC approved coursework (Up to 10 hours).
Alabama
LP
20
1 year
20
NK
NK
Notes: View Link
Alabama
RN, LPN
24
2 years
12
NK
YES
Accepts coursework recognized by other nursing board (We are recognized in CA). View Link
Alaska
LPC
30
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted. Licensure renewal information from the Alaska Board of Professional CounselingView Link
Alaska
Nursing
30
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: Per board, due to California BNE recognition, hours are applicable. Licensure renewal information from the Alaska Board of NursingView Link
Alaska
LMFT
45
2 years
2.0
22
YES
Notes: MFT related courses ok per rule 12 AAC 19.320(b)(4). Licensure renewal information from the Alaska Board of Professional CounselingView Link
Arizona
LPC, LAC, LMFT
40
2 years
10
NK
YES
Notes: Accepts NBCC recognized hours. Must be in appropriate content area for profession. Licensure renewal information from the Arizona Board Of Behavioral Health ExaminersView Link
Arizona
LCSW, LMSW, LBSW
40
2 years
10
3.0
YES
Notes: Approves "Activities sponsored or approved by national...organizations in the specialties of marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, social work, substance abuse counseling..." Must include 3.0 hours cultural competency. Licensure renewal information from the Arizona Board Of Behavioral Health ExaminersView Link
Arizona
LMFT, LAMFT
40
2 years
10
3.0
YES
Notes: Approves "Activities sponsored or approved by national...organizations in the specialties of marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, social work, substance abuse counseling..." Must include 3.0 hours cultural competency. Licensure renewal information from the Arizona Board Of Behavioral Health ExaminersView Link
Arizona
LP
20
1 year
20
NK
YES
Notes: Likely meets self-study requirement (up to 20 hours).View Link
Arkansas
LPC, LAC, LMFT, LAMFT
24
2 years
NK
2
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted View Link
Arkansas
SW
48
2 years
20
3
YES
Notes: "Licensee's responsibility, using his/her professional judgment, to determine the workshops that are applicable and appropriate..." View Link
Arkansas
RN, LPN, LPTN
15
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted View Link
Arkansas
LP
40
2 years
NK
NK
NK
Notes: View Link
California
MFCC, LCSW
36
NK
36
6
YES
Notes: California BBS CEU Approved Provider #PCE 3336
California
LVN, Psychiatric Technician (PT)
30
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: CA BRN provider - LVN accepts "Continuing education courses approved by nursing licensing agencies of this or of other states" View Link
California
RN
30
2 years
30
NK
YES
Notes: BRN CE Provider #CEP 14347 - View Link
California
LP
36
NK
NK
NK
NO
Notes:
Connecticut
LPC
15
1 year
15
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted View Link
Connecticut
SW
15
1 year
15
NK
NO
Notes: "Internet based and distance learning opportunities do not comply with current continuing education requirements." (Advocate for your board to change this!)View Link
Connecticut
Alcohol/Drug
20
1 year
20
NK
NK
Notes: If Approved Connecticut Certification Board, Inc. View Link
Connecticut
LMFT
15
1 year
15
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved course acceptable if MFT related. View Link
Delaware
LPC
40
2 years
20
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted View Link
Delaware
LMFT
40
2 years
20
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted per rule 5.3.2.3.1 View Link
District of Columbia
Nursing
12
1 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: Approved by board #50-4869 - Courses MUST be in clinical area of practice View Link
Florida
MHC, LSW, MFT
30
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: Provider #50-4869 (We submit to CEBroker.com for you). View Link
Florida
Nursing
24
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: Licensee MUST self-submit to CEBroker.com (we cannot do it for you - you must submit with non-FL approved provider option!) Domestic violence and HIV courses not approved. All others accepted by rule due to approval by CA Board of Registered Nursing. View Link
Georgia
LPC, MFT, SW
35
2 years
NK
5.0
YES
Notes: Approval presumed since approved by Texas LPC/LMFT/SW Boards. Ethics may not be self-study! View Link
Georgia
LP
40
2 years
NK
NK
NK
Notes: View Link
Idaho
LPC
20
1 year
20
3
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses are acceptable. View Link
Idaho
Social Work
20
1 year
20
3
YES
Notes: Per board, does not pre-approve courses/providers. Subject must be SW related and taught by a SW (We have a SW as an associate instructor on all courses).View Link
Idaho
LMFT
20
1 year
20
3
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved online courses are accepted by this board (See comment #8 on link).View Link
Illinois
LPC
30
2 years
15
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted (up to 15 hours max online). View Link
Illinois
Social Work
30
2 years
30
NK
No
Notes: Must be board approved or NASW or AASWB
Indiana
LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, LSW
20
1 year
20
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted as Category: View Link
Indiana
LP
40
2 years
NK
NK
NK
Notes: View Link
Iowa
MHC, MFT
40
2 years
20
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted: View Link
Iowa
SW
27
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: May require pre-approval of CEU hours/providers. View Link
Iowa
LP
40
2 years
NK
NK
NK
Notes:
Iowa
RN, LPN
36
3 years
36
NA
YES
Notes: Per state board, "For self-study, Iowa recognizes approval by boards of nursing in other mandatory continuing education states, such as California."
Kansas
SW
40
2 years
40
3.0
YES
Notes: Likely qualify for home/independent study hours. View Link
Kansas
LCPC, LPC
30
2 years
NK
3.0
YES
Notes: Board statement: A general guideline to remember is: "If the presentation, workshop and/or seminar is clearly related to the enhancement of professional counseling practice, values, skills and knowledge" then it should be acceptable. View Link
Kansas
Nursing
30
2 years
30
NK
YES
Notes: Recognizes CNE credits approved by any state nursing board, we are CA approved. View Link
Kansas
LMFT
40
2 years
40
3.0
YES
Notes: MFT related topics meet requirements for rule 102-5-10(d)(4). View Link
Kansas
Nursing
30
NK
30
NK
YES
Notes: CNE Hours accredited by any other nursing board is acceptable (See CA Nursing accreditation). View Link
Kentucky
LPCC
10
1 year
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC approved coursework is acceptable (See 201 KAR 36:030, Sec. 3, (1)(a)(8)). Click here for Kentucky counseling board websiteView Link
Kentucky
CADC
60
3 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NAADAC and/or NBCC approved coursework is acceptable. Click here for Kentucky counseling board websiteView Link
Louisiana
LPC
40
2 years
40
3.0
YES
Notes: NBCC approved coursework is acceptable (See chapter 8). View Link
Louisiana
MFT
40
2 years
20
3.0
NO
Notes: Appears to require AAMFT CEU course approval (See chapter 35). View Link
Louisiana
SW
20
2 years
10
NK
YES
Notes: Per board comment, "Any CEU provider pre-approved by another board is acceptable to our board." View Link
Louisiana
RN
05/10
1 year
NK
NK
YES
Notes: Coursework approved by other nursing boards is acceptable (We are CA BRN approved). View Link
Louisiana
LP
30
2 years
NK
2.0
NO
Notes: View Link
Maine
LPC, LMFT
55
2 years
40
4.0
YES
Notes: 15 hours supervision + 40 hours courses. Rule 02-514/Chapter8(4)(b)(2-3)View Link
Maine
LMSW, LCSW
25
2 years
10
4.0
YES
Notes: No specific pre-approval requirements noted. View Link
Maryland
LCPC
40
2 years
40
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC and NAADAC courses are approved as Category A credit. View Link
Massachusetts
LMHC
30
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC approved coursework is acceptable. Massachusetts board of mental health counseling faq pageView Link
Massachusetts
Social Work
LICSW-30
LCSW-20
LSW-15
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC approved coursework is acceptable. Massachusetts board of mental health counseling faq pageView Link
Massachusetts
Nursing
15
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: Appears our courses would meet established standards as long as they are relevant to practice area. Massachusetts board of nursing faq pageView Link
Michigan
Social Work
45
3 years
NK
5.0
YES
Notes: Courses approved by other state social work boards accepted (We are approved by TX, FL, CA, AL). Massachusetts board of nursing faq pageView Link
Michigan
Nursing
25
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: Probably for up to 10 hours (See rule 2L). Massachusetts board of nursing faq pageView Link
Minnesota
Social Work
30
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: CEU courses do not require pre-approval by this board. View Link
Minnesota
LPC
40
2 years
10
NK
YES
Notes: LPC Board accepts NBCC approved coursework. View Link
Minnesota
Alcohol and Drug Counselor, LPC
40
2 years
NK
40
YES
Notes: Must be in addiction or professional orientation only! Likely meets requirements of 4747.1100 subprt(5)(a)(3). View Link
Mississippi
SW
40
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: Approval by Texas SW Board of Examiners is recognized. View Link
Mississippi
MFT
35
2 years
NK
4.0
NK
Notes: View Link
Mississippi
LP
20
2 years
20
2.0
YES
Notes: View Link
Nebraska
LMHC; CPC
32
2 years
20
NK
YES
Notes: No specific provider/course pre-approvals required. View Link
Nebraska
RN/LPN
20
Per renewal
20
NK
YES
Notes: Accepts CEU if approved by any state nursing board - Rule #8 (We are CA approved). View Link
Nebraska
APRN
40
2 years
20
NK
YES
Notes: Accepts CEU if approved by any state nursing board - Rule #8 (We are CA approved). View Link
Nevada
Alcohol, Drug, Gambling
10
1 year
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NAADAC approved coursework is accepted. View Link
New Hampshire
LMHC
40
2 years
20
6.0
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted (Category A). View Link
New Hampshire
RN/ANRP
30
2 years
30
NK
YES
Notes: No specific approvals required - our courses seem to meet criteria. View Link
New Jersey
CMHC, LPC
40
2 years
NK
5.0
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted (Category A). View Link
New Jersey
LMFT
40
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC and NAADAC Approved Courses Accepted (Category A) for MFT related topics. View Link
New Jersey
LCADC
40
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NAADAC Approved Courses Accepted. View Link
New Jersey
Social work
unknown
unknown
NK
NK
No
Notes: Only ASWB or NASW approved or state college - see section 6.4 for details. View Link
New Mexico
LPC/LMHC/LMFT
40
2 years
12
6.0
YES
Notes: Provider #0079831 - View Link
New Mexico
SW
15
1 year
NK
NK
YES
Notes: Approval by Texas SW Board of Examiners recognized. View Link
New Mexico
LADAC/LAAC
40
2 years
NK
6.0
YES
Notes: Provider #0079831 View Link
New Mexico
RN/LPN
30
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: Accepts continuing education recognized by other state nursing boards (CEU-Hours.com recognized by California). View Link
New Mexico
LP
60
3 years
NK
NK
NK
Notes: View Link
North Carolina
LPC
40
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted. View Link
North Carolina
LMFT
12
1 year
NK
NK
YES
Notes: Only courses clearly related to marriage and family apply. View Link
North Carolina
Nursing
30
2 years
30
NK
YES
Notes: Mental Health CEU providers recognized if relevant to area of practice - See #12. View Link
North Dakota
LPC, LPCC
30
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted. North Dakota Counseling Board CEU Approved CEU ProvidersView Link
Oklahoma
LPC
20
1 year
NK
3.0
YES
Notes: No board pre-approval required. All NBCC approved coursework will meet requirementsView Link
Oklahoma
LMFT
20
1 year
unknown
3.0
YES
Notes: MFT related topics meet guidelines (310:400-15-4.c). No formal pre-approval required. View Link
Oklahoma
SW
16
1 year
NK
3.0
NO
Notes: Only if licensee applies for CEU course credit prior to taking course. View Link
Oklahoma
LADC
20
1 year
NK
3.0
YES
Notes: Board states that NAADAC approved online course are acceptable. View Link
Oklahoma
Behavioral Case Managers
12
1 year
NK
3.0
YES
Notes: Meets guidelines for LPC continuing education. View Link
Oregon
LPC/LMFT
40
2 years
40
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted (All 40 may now be completed online). View Link
Oregon
SW
40
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted View Link
Oregon
LP
50
NK
NK
4
YES
Notes: Must be applicable to areas of professional development for psychologists. View Link
Pennsylvania
Social Work
30
2 years
20
3
YES
Notes: Recognizes NBCC approved CEU courses. View Link
Pennsylvania
LPC/LMFT
30
2 years
20
3
YES
Notes: Recognizes NBCC approved CEU courses. View Link
Pennsylvania
LP
30
2 years
15
3.0
NO
Notes: View Link
Rhode Island
MHC, MFT
40
2 years
20
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted View Link
Rhode Island
RN/LPN
10
2 years
10
NK
YES
Notes: Courses approved by other state nursing boards accepted (We are approved by CA BRN). View Link
South Carolina
LPC, LMFT, PES
40
2 years
15
NK
YES
Notes: Up to 15 hours may be informal education (e.g. self-study, distance learning). View Link
South Carolina
SW
40
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: At least 20 hours must be taught by a Social Worker (ours is) - letter from employer recommending the program may be required. View Link
South Carolina
LP
24
2 years
12
NK
YES
Notes: Offerings by sponsors approved by other national professional organizations that are relevant to specialty area of licensure. View Link
South Dakota
LPC, LPC-MH
40
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted View Link
Tennessee
PC, MFT, CPT
10
1 year
NK
NK
YES
Notes: It is the individual's responsibility using his professional judgment, to determine whether or not programs are applicable and appropriate to his professional development View Link
Tennessee
CMSW, LCSW
15
1 year
NK
NK
YES
Notes: It is the CMSW/LCSW's responsibility, using his/her professional judgment and utilizing the guidelines provided within rule 1365-1-.12 to determine whether or not the programs are applicable and appropriate to his/her professional development View Link
Tennessee
LP
40
2 years
10
NK
YES
Notes: Workshops, seminars or courses - Relevant non-accredited psychology workshops, seminars or courses shall be assigned a maximum of ten (10) hours of Type III CE credit per year. View Link
Texas
LPC
24
2 years
NK
3.0
YES
Notes: State Approved SW Provider #CS4111
Texas
SW, LCSW
30
2 year
NK
NK
YES
Notes: State Approved Provider CS4111. View Link
Texas
LCDC
60
2 years
3.0
NK
YES
Notes: Accepts hours recognized by other state boards including LPC, and Social Work for which we are a provider. Also NAADAC approved hours accepted. View Link
Texas
Nursing (RN, LVN)
20
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: By virtue of California BRN provider status (Up to 10 hours per renewal). View Link
Texas
LMFT
30
2 years
3
12 hrs/2 yrs
YES
Notes: Provider #279 - Courses relevant to LMFT practice. View Link
Utah
LPC
40
2 years
6
NK
YES
Notes: Appears to meet requirements - see R156-60b-304. View Link
Utah
MFT
40
2 years
6
NK
YES
Notes: A maximum of 6 hours may be granted for clinical readings. View Link
Utah
SW
40
2 years
10
NK
NO
Notes: View Link
Utah
LP
48
2 years
6
NK
YES
Notes: A maximum of 6 hours may be granted for clinical readings. View Link
Vermont
MHC
40
2 years
20
3.0
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted (Up tp 20 hours) View Link
Vermont
MFT
40
2 years
NK
NK
NK
Notes: View Link
Vermont
SW
20
2 years
20
1.5
YES
Notes: By virtue of approval by Texas Board of SW examiners and/or NBCC. View Link
Vermont
LP
NK
NK
NK
NK
NK
Notes: Link
Virginia
LPC
20
1 year
NK
2 (VA Specific!)
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted View Link
Virginia
Social Work
30
2 years
NK
2 (VA Specific!)
YES
Notes: Courses approved by other state social work boards accepted as category I (See p.9 Bd6)View Link
Virginia
Substance Abuse
20
1 year
NK
NK
YES
Notes: Courses by approved NAADAC or NBCC providers are acceptable. View Link
Washington State
LMHC
36
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted View Link
Washington State
LASW, LICSW
36
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: NBCC Approved Courses Accepted View Link
West Virginia
LPN/RN
24
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: No pre-approval - our programs should meet all criteria set forth. View Link
West Virginia
LPC
40
2 years
NK
3.0
YES
Notes: NBCC approved our of state programs acceptable. (MUST take the ACA version of ethics course to count toward ethics). View Link
Wisconsin
LPC
30
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: View Link
Wisconsin
SW
30
2 years
16
4.0
YES
Notes: No pre-approvals. Licensee needs to judge content area relevant to social work. View Link
Wisconsin
LMFT
30
2 years
NK
NK
NK
Notes: View Link
Wyoming
LPC, LCSW, LMFT
45
2 years
NK
NK
YES
Notes: No pre-approvals. Licensee evaluates based on scope of practice. View Link



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Director of Clinical Content: Michael Norgaard, LPC, NCC
Associate Editor of Social Work: Penny Apollaro, LCSW
Associate Editor of Psychology: Dr. Jason Wells, Psy.D.
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Total Hours: CEU clock hours needed to renew licensure.
Frequency: How often CEU hours must be accumulated.
HS Hours: Hours may be completed through home-study.
Ethics: Hours per cycle that must be in ethics.
OK: Likelihood of applicability of our CEU credits.
NK: Not known.