Therapy Trainings is approved by:NBCC ACEPASWB ACENAADAC
Professional Counselors (LPC)
Licensed Professional Counselors in Wisconsin
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics & Boundaries
4 hours required
Licensing Board
Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board based on ASWB approval.
Ethics hours must be related to the license holder's area of practice.
Social Workers (LSW/LCSW)
Licensed Social Workers in Wisconsin
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics & Boundaries
4 hours in interactive learning format
Licensing Board
Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board based on NBCC approval.
Interactive learning format includes live synchronous presentations with discussion or approved asynchronous programs.
Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Wisconsin
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics & Boundaries
4 hours required
Supervision
4 hours required
Licensing Board
Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy Examining Board
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy Examining Board based on NBCC approval.
MFTs must complete 4 hours in supervision training in addition to ethics requirements.
Psychologists
Licensed Psychologists in Wisconsin
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
40 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics/Risk Management/Jurisprudence
Minimum 6 hours
Licensing Board
Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board at this time.
Ethics hours may include risk management or jurisprudence topics.
Addiction Counselors (SAC/CSAC)
Substance Abuse Counselors in Wisconsin
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
30 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics & Boundaries
4 hours required
Clinical Supervisor
Additional 4 hours (if applicable)
Prevention Specialist-in-Training
25 hours
Licensing Board
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) based on NAADAC and NBCC approval.
Independent clinical supervisors must complete 4 additional hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the interactive learning format requirement for social workers?
Wisconsin social workers must complete their 4 ethics hours in an interactive learning format, which includes live synchronous presentations with discussion or approved asynchronous educational programs as defined by MPSW 19.02.
Why do MFTs need supervision training hours?
Wisconsin MFTs are required to complete 4 hours in supervision training in addition to their 4 hours of ethics, as part of their 30-hour total requirement.
Are the hour requirements the same for all professions?
Most professions require 30 hours every 2 years, but psychologists require 40 hours every 2 years. All professions require ethics training, though the specific hours vary.
What is the role of DSPS for addiction counselors?
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) oversees addiction counselor licensing and CE requirements. Therapy Trainings is approved based on NAADAC and NBCC approval.
What additional hours do clinical supervisors need?
Independent clinical supervisors in addiction counseling must complete 4 additional hours of supervision training beyond the standard 30-hour requirement.
