Therapy Trainings is approved by:NBCC ACEPASWB ACENAADAC
Professional Counselors (LPC/LPCC)
Licensed Professional Counselors in North Dakota
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours (LPC)
30 hours
Total CE Hours (LPCC)
40 hours (30 + 10 clinical)
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours required
Supervision
15 hours required
Single Source Limit
15 hours max from any one source/topic
Licensing Board
ND Board of Counselor Examiners
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners based on NBCC approval.
In-service training reflecting various topics and presenters may exceed the 15 CEH limit.
Social Workers (LCSW/LMSW)
Licensed Social Workers in North Dakota
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years (Jan 1 even-year to Dec 31 odd-year)
Ethics
2 contact hours required
Independent Learning
10 hours max (online without live interaction)
Newly Licensed
15 hours if licensed Jan 1 - June 30 of odd year
Licensing Board
ND Board of Social Work Examiners
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners based on ASWB approval.
Independent learning includes online studies without live interaction.
Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in North Dakota
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 clock hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years (starting Jan 1 even-numbered year)
Ethics
6 hours required
Licensing Board
ND Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the North Dakota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy at this time.
Psychologists
Licensed Psychologists in North Dakota
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
40 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics/Law/Jurisprudence
3 hours minimum
Supervision (if applicable)
3 hours for those supervising residents/BABAs
Therapy Trainings Limit
Up to 20 hours per cycle
Licensing Board
ND State Board of Psychologist Examiners
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners. Our courses meet board criteria including an examination component.
Licensees can earn up to 20 CE credits per reporting cycle through our board-recognized programs.
Supervisors of psychology residents or registered applied behavior analysts need 3 hours in supervision.
Addiction Counselors (LAC/LADC)
Licensed Addiction Counselors in North Dakota
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
40 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
6 hours required (NEW)
Supervision
3 hours required (reduced from 10)
Home-Study Limit
30 hours max
Single Course Limit
25 hours max per course
Licensing Board
ND Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the North Dakota State Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners based on NAADAC approval.
Ethics requirement increased to 6 hours; supervision requirement lowered to 3 hours per cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Therapy Trainings accepted for North Dakota Psychologists?
Yes! Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners. Our courses meet board criteria including an examination component. Licensees can earn up to 20 CE credits per reporting cycle through our programs.
What is the difference between LPC and LPCC requirements?
LPCs need 30 hours of CE every 2 years. LPCCs (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors) must document an additional 10 clinical education hours, for a total of 40 hours every 2 years.
What are the recent changes to addiction counselor requirements?
Ethics hours increased to 6 hours (NEW requirement). Supervision hours were lowered from 10 CEUs to 3 hours per cycle. The sum total remains 40 hours.
What is the home-study limit for addiction counselors?
A maximum of 30 hours may be completed through home-study. Additionally, no single course can exceed 25 hours.
Why is Therapy Trainings not accepted for MFTs in North Dakota?
The North Dakota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy has specific approval requirements that we do not currently meet. MFTs should contact the board directly for a list of approved CE providers.
