Therapy Trainings is approved by:NBCC ACEPASWB ACENAADAC
Professional Counselors (LAC/LPC)
Licensed Associate Counselors and Licensed Professional Counselors in Arizona
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours in behavioral health ethics
Cultural Competency
3 hours required
AZ Statutes
3-hour tutorial on Arizona statutes and regulations
Licensing Board
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners based on NBCC approval.
Arizona requires specific hours in ethics, cultural competency, and state statutes/regulations.
Social Workers (LMSW/LCSW)
Licensed Master Social Workers and Licensed Clinical Social Workers in Arizona
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours required
Cultural Competency
3 hours required
AZ Statutes
3 hours approved by Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiner
Licensing Board
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners based on ASWB approval.
Arizona Statutes/Regulations hours must be approved by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiner.
Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Arizona
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 clock hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours in behavioral health ethics or mental health law
Cultural Competency
3 hours required
AZ Statutes
3-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial
Licensing Board
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners based on NBCC approval.
Ethics hours may be in behavioral health ethics or mental health law.
Psychologists
Licensed Psychologists in Arizona
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
40 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
4 hours required
Domestic Violence/Child Abuse
4 hours required
Online CE
No limit on electronic/online CE
Licensing Board
Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners based on the rules of the board that "Neither the Board nor Board staff preapproves any continuing education. Additionally, it is not required that continuing education be APA accredited."
Board rule does not limit the amount of continuing education you can obtain via electronic means.
Addiction Counselors (LASAC/LISAC)
Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselors and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselors in Arizona
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours in behavioral health ethics or mental health law
Cultural Competency
3 hours required
Licensing Board
Arizona Board for the Certification of Addiction Counselors
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Arizona Board for the Certification of Addiction Counselors based on NAADAC approval.
Arizona requires specific hours in ethics and cultural competency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arizona accept online continuing education?
Yes. Arizona accepts online CE through approved providers like Therapy Trainings. For psychologists, there is no limit on CE obtained via electronic means.
What are the ethics requirements in Arizona?
Most professions require 3 hours of ethics: Counselors (3 hrs), Social Workers (3 hrs), MFTs (3 hrs), and Addiction Counselors (3 hrs). Psychologists require 4 hours of ethics.
Does Arizona require cultural competency training?
Yes. Most Arizona mental health professions require 3 hours in cultural competency and diversity each renewal cycle.
Is Therapy Trainings approved for Arizona CE?
Yes. Therapy Trainings is approved by NBCC, ASWB ACE, and NAADAC, which Arizona licensing boards recognize for their respective professions.
Does Arizona require state-specific CE?
Yes. Most professions regulated by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners require 3 hours on Arizona statutes and regulations.
