Therapy Trainings is approved by:NBCC ACEPASWB ACENAADAC
Professional Counselors (LCMHC)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors in Vermont
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
40 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
Minimum 4 hours
Clinical Practice
36 hours in theory and practice
Individualized Learning
Maximum 28 hours
Licensing Board
Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health based on NBCC approval.
Supervisors are encouraged to take continuing education training related to supervision.
Social Workers (LICSW/LMSW)
Licensed Social Workers in Vermont
License Level
Hours
Informal Learning
LICSW
20 hrs
Up to 5 hours
LMSW
10 hrs
None (all formal)
Requirement
Details
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years (January 31 of even years)
Ethics
1.5 hours required
Anti-Oppressive Practice
1 hour (beginning Jan 2026 renewal)
Licensing Board
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Board of Social Work
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) - Board of Social Work based on ASWB approval.
LMSWs must complete all CE through in-person, formal education activities.
Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Vermont
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
20 contact hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
4 hours required
Individualized Learning
Up to 10 hours (online or home study)
Licensing Board
Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners based on NBCC approval.
Up to half of your CE hours may be completed through individualized learning activities.
Psychologists
Licensed Psychologists in Vermont
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
60 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics/Jurisprudence
Minimum 6 credits
Anti-Oppressive Practice
1 hour (beginning Jan 2026 renewal)
Online Learning
Maximum 24 hours
Licensing Board
Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners at this time.
Act 117 (2022) requires 1 hour related to systematic oppression and anti-oppressive practice beginning January 2026.
Addiction Counselors (LADC/CADC)
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Vermont
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
40 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics
6 hours (including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2)
Anti-Oppressive Practice
1 hour (beginning Jan 2025 renewal)
Distance Learning
No limit
Licensing Board
Vermont Alcohol and Drug Certification Board
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Vermont Alcohol and Drug Certification Board based on NAADAC approval.
Ethics hours must include HIPAA and Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2).
There is no limit on the number of CE hours that can be earned through distance learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Act 117 and the anti-oppressive practice requirement?
Act 117 (2022) went into effect July 1, 2023 and requires licensed mental health professionals to complete 1 hour of continuing education related to systematic oppression and anti-oppressive practice. This begins with your January 2025 or 2026 renewal depending on your profession.
Why do Vermont social worker requirements vary by license level?
LICSWs need 20 hours (with up to 5 hours informal), while LMSWs only need 10 hours but must complete all of them through in-person, formal education activities.
What are individualized learning activities?
Individualized learning activities include online courses, home study, and self-directed learning. Different professions have different limits on how many hours can be earned this way.
What topics must addiction counselor ethics hours cover?
The 6 hours of ethics for addiction counselors must include HIPAA and Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2).
Are there limits on online learning in Vermont?
Limits vary by profession: Counselors (max 28 hrs), MFTs (max 10 hrs), Psychologists (max 24 hrs). Addiction counselors have no limit on distance learning hours.
