Therapy Trainings is approved by:NBCC ACEPASWB ACENAADAC
Professional Counselors (LAC/LPC)
Licensed Associate Counselors and Licensed Professional Counselors in Arkansas
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
24 clock hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours required
Supervision
6 hours required
State Association
3 hours from Board-recognized state associations or Arkansas university
Licensing Board
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling based on NBCC approval.
Remaining 21 hours must indicate a balance between counseling and marriage and family therapy content.
Any licensee with a specialization claimed on the Statement of Intent must have CE hours specific to that specialization.
Social Workers (LCSW/LMSW)
Licensed Certified Social Workers and Licensed Master Social Workers in Arkansas
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours required
Self-Study Limit
Maximum 15 hours independent study
Licensing Board
Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board based on ASWB approval.
No more than 15 hours may be independent hours.
Webinars that are both live AND interactive are considered face-to-face.
Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Arkansas
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
24 clock hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years (June 30)
Ethics
3 hours required
Content Balance
Remaining 21 hours must balance counseling and MFT content
Licensing Board
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling based on NBCC approval.
The remaining 21 hours must indicate a balance between counseling and marriage and family therapy content.
Psychologists
Licensed Psychologists in Arkansas
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
20 hours annually
Renewal Cycle
Annual (July 1 - June 30)
Collaborative Study
Max 10 hours/year with documented objectives
Online Limit
CE shall not be exclusively by home study/online
Licensing Board
Arkansas Psychology Board
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Arkansas Psychology Board. Our workshops meet the board's criteria as they are provided by qualified professionals from a nationally recognized training program.
Collaborative study with a Psychologist involving supervised independent study may include up to 10 hours/year if specific training objectives and goals are documented.
CE shall not be exclusively by home study and/or online means.
Addiction Counselors (LADAC/CADAC)
Licensed and Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors in Arkansas
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Clinical Supervision
6 hours required
Ethics
3 hours required
Cultural Diversity
3 hours required
Licensing Board
Arkansas State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Arkansas State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors based on NAADAC approval.
Arkansas requires specific hours in clinical supervision, ethics, and cultural diversity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arkansas accept online continuing education?
Yes, with limits. Social workers can have max 15 hours independent study. Psychologists cannot complete CE exclusively online. Counselors and MFTs accept online CE through approved providers like Therapy Trainings.
What are the ethics requirements in Arkansas?
Most professions require 3 hours of ethics: Counselors (3 hrs), Social Workers (3 hrs), MFTs (3 hrs), and Addiction Counselors (3 hrs).
When do Arkansas licenses expire?
Most licenses renew every 2 years. Psychologists renew annually (July 1 - June 30). MFTs renew by June 30 every 2 years. Check with your specific board for exact dates.
Is Therapy Trainings approved for Arkansas CE?
Yes. Therapy Trainings is approved by NBCC, ASWB ACE, and NAADAC, which Arkansas licensing boards recognize for their respective professions.
Are there special requirements for Arkansas counselors?
Yes. Arkansas counselors need 6 hours in supervision and 3 hours from Board-recognized state associations or Arkansas universities. Licensees with claimed specializations must have CE specific to that specialization.
