Therapy Trainings is approved by:NBCC ACEPASWB ACENAADAC
Professional Counselors (LPC)
Licensed Professional Counselors in Pennsylvania
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours required
Child Abuse Recognition
2 hours required
Suicide Prevention
1 hour required
Licensing Board
PA State Board of Social Workers, MFTs, and Professional Counselors
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors based on NBCC approval.
Child abuse recognition and reporting training must be from an approved provider.
Social Workers (LCSW/LSW)
Licensed Social Workers in Pennsylvania
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours required
Child Abuse Recognition
2 hours required
Suicide Prevention
1 hour required
Initial Licensure
3 hours child abuse for initial license
Licensing Board
PA State Board of Social Workers, MFTs, and Professional Counselors
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors based on ASWB approval.
Initial licensure applicants must complete 3 hours of Board-approved child abuse recognition and reporting training.
Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Pennsylvania
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 clock hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours required
Child Abuse Recognition
2 hours required (per § 48.58(b))
Suicide Prevention
1 hour required
Home Study
Up to 20 hours allowed
Licensing Board
PA State Board of Social Workers, MFTs, and Professional Counselors
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors based on NBCC approval.
Up to 20 clock hours may be obtained through home study.
Psychologists
Licensed Psychologists in Pennsylvania
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours required
Child Abuse Recognition
2 hours required
Suicide Prevention
1 hour required
Home Study Limit
Maximum 15 of 30 hours
Licensing Board
Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology at this time.
A maximum of 15 hours may be accrued via home study courses from approved sponsors.
Addiction Counselors (CADC/CRS)
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Pennsylvania
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
40 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours required
CRS Ethics
6 hours required
CRS Confidentiality
3 hours required
Certifying Board
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Pennsylvania Certification Board based on NAADAC approval.
CRS (Certified Recovery Specialist) requires 6 hours in ethics and 3 hours in confidentiality every 2 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the child abuse recognition requirement?
Pennsylvania requires 2 hours of child abuse recognition and reporting training for counselors, social workers, MFTs, and psychologists. This training must be from an approved provider. Initial licensure applicants for social work need 3 hours.
How many hours can be completed through home study?
MFTs may complete up to 20 of their 30 hours through home study. Psychologists may complete a maximum of 15 of their 30 hours via home study courses from approved sponsors.
What are the CRS requirements for addiction counselors?
Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) have additional requirements: 6 hours in ethics and 3 hours in confidentiality every 2 years, beyond the standard 40-hour requirement.
Is suicide prevention training required?
Yes, Pennsylvania requires 1 hour of suicide prevention training for counselors, social workers, MFTs, and psychologists each renewal period.
Which board oversees counselors, social workers, and MFTs?
The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors is a unified board that oversees all three professions.
