Therapy Trainings is approved by:NBCC ACEPASWB ACENAADAC
Professional Counselors (LPCC)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors in California
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
36 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Suicide Risk Assessment
6 hours (one-time requirement)
Telehealth
3 hours in provision of mental health services via telehealth
Telehealth Law & Ethics
6 hours (if not previously taken)
HIV/AIDS
7 hours required
First Renewal
18 hours, including 6 hours of law and ethics
Supervisors
6-hour supervision training every renewal cycle
Licensing Board
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences based on NBCC approval.
California has extensive specific topic requirements including suicide assessment, telehealth, and HIV/AIDS training.
Social Workers (LCSW)
Licensed Clinical Social Workers in California
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
36 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Law & Ethics
6 hours required
Board Survey
6 hours for Board occupational analysis survey
Telehealth
3 hours (must include law and ethics related to telehealth)
Suicide Risk Assessment
6 hours (one-time requirement)
HIV/AIDS
7 hours per Title 16 CCR section 1887.3(c)
Associates
3 hours in California law and ethics
Licensing Board
California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) based on ASWB approval.
Suicide risk assessment is a one-time requirement of 6 hours of coursework or applied experience under supervision.
Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in California
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
36 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Law & Ethics
6 hours required
Telehealth
3 hours (must include law and ethics component)
Suicide Risk Assessment
6 hours (one-time requirement)
HIV/AIDS
7 hours required
Supervisors
6 hours in supervision each renewal period while supervising
Licensing Board
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences based on NBCC approval.
Supervisors must complete continuing professional development in supervision during each renewal period while actively supervising.
Psychologists
Licensed Psychologists in California
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
36 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Law & Ethics
4 hours (can be met using any combination of CPD categories)
Cultural Diversity/Social Justice
4 hours as they apply to practice of psychology
Licensing Board
California Board of Psychology
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the California Board of Psychology at this time.
The 4 hours in laws and ethics are considered part of the 36-hour CPD requirement.
Addiction Counselors (CATC/CCAPP)
Certified Addiction Treatment Counselors and CCAPP Credential Holders in California
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours (CATC)
40 hours
Total CE Hours (CCAPP)
50 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Law & Ethics
9 hours of addiction-specific law and ethics
Certifying Board
Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California based on NAADAC approval.
CATC requires 40 hours while CCAPP credentials require 50 hours per renewal cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does California accept online continuing education?
Yes. California accepts online CE through approved providers like Therapy Trainings for most professions regulated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
What are the HIV/AIDS CE requirements in California?
California requires 7 hours of HIV/AIDS training for Counselors, Social Workers, and MFTs. This is a specific requirement per Title 16 California Code of Regulations.
Is suicide risk assessment training required in California?
Yes. California requires a one-time 6-hour course in suicide risk assessment and intervention for Counselors, Social Workers, and MFTs.
What are California's telehealth CE requirements?
California requires 3 hours in the provision of mental health services via telehealth, which must include a law and ethics component.
Is Therapy Trainings approved for California psychologists?
No. Therapy Trainings CE is not currently accepted by the California Board of Psychology. However, we are approved for Counselors, Social Workers, MFTs, and Addiction Counselors in California.
