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

Stay compliant with Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 20 hours
Renewal Cycle Annual (before June 30)
Ethics 3 hours required
Supervision (Approved Supervisors) 3 hours in counseling supervision
Distance Learning 10 hours may be online
Licensing Board Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure based on NAADAC approval.
  • Newly licensed counselors have initial renewal good for 2 years.

Social Workers (LCSW/LSW)

Licensed Social Workers in Oklahoma

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 16 hours
Renewal Cycle Annual
Ethics 3 hours required
Self-Study (Category III) Up to 8 hours allowed
Licensing Board Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers based on ASWB approval.
  • Up to 8 hours may be completed through Category III credit (Self-study).

Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Oklahoma

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 20 clock hours
Renewal Cycle Annual (by December 31)
Ethics 3 hours required (must be face-to-face)
Supervision 3 hours (must be Board-approved)
Self-Study 10 hours allowed
Licensing Board Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure based on NAADAC approval.
  • Ethics hours (3) must be completed face-to-face, not online.

Psychologists

Licensed Psychologists in Oklahoma

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 20 hours
Renewal Cycle Annual
Ethics 3 credits required
Licensing Board Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists at this time.
  • 3 credits of ethics of acceptable continuing professional education required.

Addiction Counselors (LADC/CADC)

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Oklahoma

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 20 hours
Renewal Cycle Annual
Ethics 3 hours required
Alcohol/Drug Specific 10 hours minimum
Online Hours 10 hours allowed
LADC/MH Specialty 20 hrs Co-Occurring, or 10 MH + 10 A&D
LADC Supervisors 3 hrs supervision training (by June 30)
Licensing Board Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors based on NAADAC approval.
  • LADC/MH must complete hours on Co-Occurring topics or split between Mental Health and A&D topics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LADC/MH specialty requirement?

LADC/MH counselors must complete 20 hours on topics categorized as Co-Occurring, OR complete 10 hours on Mental Health topics and 10 hours on alcohol and drug specific topics as defined by the Board.

Can MFTs complete ethics training online?

No, Oklahoma MFTs must complete their 3 hours of ethics training face-to-face. However, up to 10 hours of other CE can be completed through self-study.

What are the supervisor requirements for LADC?

LADC supervisors must complete 3 clock hours of continuing education in counseling supervision prior to June 30 of each year.

What is Category III credit for Social Workers?

Category III credit refers to self-study activities. Oklahoma social workers can complete up to 8 hours of their 16-hour requirement through Category III (self-study) credit each year.

When are Oklahoma counselor licenses due?

Oklahoma counselors must complete their CE requirements annually before June 30. MFTs have a December 31 deadline.

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Last updated: January 2026