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

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

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Professional Counselors (LPC/LPCC)

Licensed Professional Counselors in Ohio

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 30 clock hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years (on date of issuance)
Ethics 3 hours required for all licensees
Supervision (if applicable) 3 hours for supervisory designation
Distance Learning May complete all 30 hours online
Licensing Board Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and MFT Board

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
  • Supervisors need 3 hours of supervision training to maintain supervisory designation.

Social Workers (LISW/LSW/SWA)

Licensed Social Workers in Ohio

Requirement Details
LISW/LSW Hours 30 hours every 2 years
SWA Hours 15 hours every 2 years
Ethics 3 hours required
Supervisory Training 3 hours (for supervising LSWs/SWTs)
Distance Learning May complete 30 hours online
Licensing Board Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and MFT Board

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board based on ASWB approval.
  • Supervisory training is for those supervising LSWs working toward supervised practice or SWTs in field work.

Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Ohio

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 30 clock hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 3 hours required
AAMFT-Approved Supervision 3 hours required
Distance Learning 30 hours allowed per renewal
Licensing Board Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and MFT Board

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
  • 3 hours must be in AAMFT-approved supervision.

Psychologists

Licensed Psychologists in Ohio

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 23 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years (by August 31 of even years)
Required Topics 4 hours in ethics, professional conduct, or cultural competency
Topic Options Professional conduct, ethics, or culture/ethnic identity
Licensing Board Ohio Board of Psychology

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the Ohio Board of Psychology at this time.
  • 4 hours must be in professional conduct, ethics, or culture/ethnic identity in psychological assessment, consultation, or interventions.
  • Licenses must be renewed by August 31st of each even year.

Addiction Counselors (CDCA/LCDC/LICDC)

Chemical Dependency Professionals in Ohio

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours every 2 years
CD Counselors 6 hrs chemical dependency specific + 3 hrs ethics
LICDC 6 hrs clinical supervision topics
Gambling Credential 6 hrs gambling specific education
Prevention Professionals 6 hrs P6 content + 3 hrs ethics
Licensing Board Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board based on NAADAC approval.
  • Prevention Professionals need 6 hours from content area P6 (Professional Growth & Responsibility).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I complete all my Ohio CE hours online?

Yes! For counselors, social workers, and MFTs, you may complete all 30 hours through distance learning for each renewal cycle.

What is the 4-hour requirement for Ohio psychologists?

Ohio psychologists must complete at least 4 hours in professional conduct, ethics, or the role of culture/ethnic identity in psychological assessment, consultation, or interventions. These topics can be combined.

What are the LICDC supervision requirements?

LICDCs must complete 6 hours of education in clinical supervision topics as part of their 40-hour CE requirement.

What is required for the gambling credential?

Professionals holding the gambling credential must complete 6 hours of gambling-specific education within their CE requirements.

When do Ohio psychologist licenses expire?

Ohio psychologist licenses must be renewed by August 31st of each even year.

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Last updated: January 2026