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

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

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Therapy Trainings is approved by: NBCC ACEP ASWB ACE NAADAC

Professional Counselors (CPC/CPC-I)

Clinical Professional Counselors in Nevada

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years (January 1st)
Ethics 6 hours required
Suicide Prevention 4 hours required
Cultural Competency/DEI 6 hours required
Supervision (for supervisors) 2 hours required
Distance Education Limit 20 hours maximum
Licensing Board Nevada Board of Examiners for MFTs and CPCs

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors based on NBCC approval.
  • No more than 20 hours of distance education can be used to satisfy requirements.

Social Workers (LSW/LMSW/LASW/LCSW/LISW)

Licensed Social Workers in Nevada

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours (LSW/LMSW/LASW) 30 hours
Total CE Hours (LCSW/LISW) 36 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 4 hours required
Suicide Prevention 2 hours required
Cultural Diversity/DEI 6 hours required
Field of Practice (LSW/LMSW/LASW) 10 hours required
Field of Practice (LCSW/LISW) 12 hours required
Online Limit All hours may be completed online
Licensing Board Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers based on ASWB approval.
  • All hours may be completed online for all social work license levels.

Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT/MFT-I)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Nevada

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 6 hours required
Suicide Prevention 4 hours required
Cultural Competency/DEI 6 hours required
Supervision (for supervisors) 2 hours required
Distance Education Limit 20 hours maximum
Licensing Board Nevada Board of Examiners for MFTs and CPCs

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors based on NBCC approval.
  • No more than 20 hours of distance education can be used to satisfy requirements.

Psychologists

Licensed Psychologists in Nevada

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 30 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 6 hours required
Suicide Prevention 2 hours (evidence-based)
Cultural Competency/DEI 6 hours required
Home Study Limit 15 hours maximum
Licensing Board Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners at this time.
  • No more than 15 home study credits will be applied toward the continuing education requirements.

Addiction Counselors

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors and Problem Gambling Counselors in Nevada

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 3 hours required
Confidentiality/HIPAA 3 hours required
Suicide Prevention 2 hours required
Diversity/Cultural Competency 6 hours required
General Topic CEUs At least 32 hours
Licensing Board Nevada Association for Addiction Professionals

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the State of Nevada Association for Addiction Professionals based on NAADAC approval.
  • Confidentiality hours must cover NAC641C.425 and HIPAA (42 C.F.R. Part 2 and 45 C.F.R. Part 160).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Therapy Trainings approved for Nevada Psychologists?

No. Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners at this time. Nevada psychologists should seek CE from APA-approved providers or other board-approved sources.

How many online hours can I complete in Nevada?

This varies by profession. Social Workers can complete all hours online. Counselors and MFTs are limited to 20 hours of distance education. Psychologists are limited to 15 home study credits.

What are Nevada's cultural competency/DEI requirements?

All Nevada mental health professions require 6 hours in cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion. For social workers, this was increased from 2 to 6 hours effective January 1, 2024. Courses must address persons of different cultural backgrounds including various gender, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, LGBTQ+ persons, children and seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others.

Are there supervision training requirements in Nevada?

Yes, approved supervisors for Counselors and MFTs must complete at least 2 hours on supervision topics including supervision models, supervisor roles, the supervision process, ethical dilemmas in supervising, and supervision standards from AAMFT, NBCC, or ACES.

What are the different CE requirements for social work license levels?

LSWs, LMSWs, and LASWs need 30 hours with 10 hours in their field of practice. LCSWs and LISWs need 36 hours with 12 hours in their field of practice. All license levels can complete all hours online.

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Last updated: January 2026