Therapy Trainings is approved by:NBCC ACEPASWB ACENAADAC
Professional Counselors (LMHC)
Licensed Mental Health Counselors in Hawaii
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
None required
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years (June 30)
Licensing Board
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Professional and Vocational Licensing Division
Important Notes:
Hawaii counselors have no continuing education requirement for license renewal.
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Professional and Vocational Licensing Division based on NBCC approval.
Social Workers (LSW/LCSW)
Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Clinical Social Workers in Hawaii
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
45 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years
Ethics
Minimum 3 hours
Licensing Board
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) - Social Worker Program
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) - Social Worker Program based on ASWB approval.
A minimum of 3 credit hours must be in ethics courses.
Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Hawaii
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
45 credit hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years (on or before December 31)
Ethics
Minimum 6 hours
Licensing Board
Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing Division
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing Division based on NBCC approval.
A minimum of 6 credit hours shall be in ethics courses.
Psychologists
Licensed Psychologists in Hawaii
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
18 credit hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years (on or before June 30 of even-numbered years)
Topic Requirements
No specific topics required
Licensing Board
Hawaii Board of Psychology
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the Hawaii Board of Psychology at this time.
Hawaii does not have any specific topics or courses that must be completed - psychologists may choose any combination of courses.
Addiction Counselors (CSAC/CADC)
Certified Substance Abuse Counselors in Hawaii
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
40 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics (Face-to-Face)
6 credits
Distance Learning Limit
Maximum 20 hours (ADAD-approved)
Subject Limit
Maximum 45 hours per subject
Licensing Board
Hawaii Department of Health's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Hawaii Department of Health's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division based on NAADAC approval.
Ethics must be completed face-to-face (6 credits required).
The board recommends taking 20 hours or more each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Hawaii counselors need continuing education?
No. Hawaii counselors (LMHCs) have no continuing education requirement for license renewal. Licenses renew every 3 years on June 30.
Does Hawaii accept online continuing education?
Yes, with limits. Addiction counselors can complete a maximum of 20 hours through ADAD-approved distance learning. Other professions generally accept online CE without specific limits.
What are the ethics requirements in Hawaii?
Requirements vary by profession: Social Workers need 3 hours, MFTs need 6 hours, and Addiction Counselors need 6 credits of face-to-face ethics. Psychologists have no specific ethics requirement.
Is Therapy Trainings approved for Hawaii psychologists?
No. Therapy Trainings CE is not currently accepted by the Hawaii Board of Psychology. We are approved for Counselors, Social Workers, MFTs, and Addiction Counselors in Hawaii.
What is Hawaii's renewal cycle?
Hawaii uses 3-year cycles for Counselors, Social Workers, and MFTs. Psychologists and Addiction Counselors renew every 2 years. Specific renewal dates vary by profession.
