Continuing Education (CE) Requirements in Connecticut for Mental Health Professionals

Stay compliant with Connecticut CE requirements. Find your profession below for specific hour requirements, ethics mandates, and renewal deadlines.

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Professional Counselors (LPC)

Licensed Professional Counselors in Connecticut

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 15 hours
Renewal Cycle Annually (every year)
Ethics 3 contact hours each registration period
Veterans Mental Health 2 hours (first renewal, then every 6 years)
Licensing Board Connecticut Department of Public Health

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Connecticut Department of Public Health's Professional Counselor Licensing based on NBCC approval.
  • Veterans training includes: determining if patient is a veteran, screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression, grief, and suicide prevention.

Social Workers (LCSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Workers in Connecticut

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 15 hours
Renewal Cycle Annually (one-year registration period)
Live/Synchronous Minimum 5 hours required
Asynchronous/Online Limit Maximum 10 hours
Veterans Mental Health 2 hours (first renewal, then every 6 years)
Cultural Competency 1 hour each registration period
Licensing Board Connecticut State Board of Social Work Examiners

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Connecticut State Board of Social Work Examiners based on ASWB approval.
  • At least 5 hours must be through in-person or synchronous online education with live interaction.

Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Connecticut

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 15 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 1 year
Veterans Mental Health 2 hours (not less than once every 6 years)
Cultural Competency 1 hour (first renewal, then every 6 years)
Licensing Board Connecticut Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Connecticut Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards based on NBCC approval.
  • Veterans training includes: determining if patient is a veteran, screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression, grief, and suicide prevention.

Psychologists

Licensed Psychologists in Connecticut

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 10 hours
Renewal Cycle Annually
Veterans Mental Health 2 hours (not less than once every 6 years)
Online CE Limit Maximum 5 hours via Internet, distance learning, or home study
Licensing Board Connecticut Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Connecticut Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Our NBCC approval qualifies us as a nationally recognized provider of continuing education seminars.
  • Our courses meet board criteria as psychology-related activities offered by a professionally recognized behavioral science organization.

Addiction Counselors (LADC)

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Connecticut

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 20 hours
Renewal Cycle Annually
Live/Synchronous Minimum 5 hours required
Asynchronous/Online Limit Maximum 10 hours
Veterans Mental Health 2 hours (first renewal, then every 6 years)
Cultural Competency 1 hour each registration period
Licensing Board Connecticut Certification Board

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Connecticut Certification Board based on NBCC approval.
  • At least 5 hours must be through in-person or synchronous online education with live interaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Connecticut accept online continuing education?

Yes, but with limits. Most professions limit asynchronous online CE to 5-10 hours per cycle. At least 5 hours typically must be through live, synchronous education.

What is the veterans mental health training requirement?

Connecticut requires 2 hours of training on mental health conditions common to veterans. This includes determining if a patient is a veteran, screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression, grief, and suicide prevention training. Required at first renewal and then every 6 years.

Why are Connecticut CE requirements annual?

Connecticut uses annual renewal cycles rather than biennial cycles. This means you complete your CE requirements each year rather than every two years.

Is cultural competency training required in Connecticut?

Yes. Social Workers and Addiction Counselors require 1 hour of cultural competency each registration period. MFTs require it at first renewal and every 6 years thereafter.

Is Therapy Trainings approved for all Connecticut professions?

Yes. Therapy Trainings is approved for Counselors, Social Workers, MFTs, Psychologists, and Addiction Counselors in Connecticut through our NBCC and ASWB ACE approvals.

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Last updated: January 2026