As part of our mission to make Mental Health Professionals work a bit easier, we’ve checked your state board’s CE info for you! Here are the essentials that will help you find Continuing Education for AZ Psychologists, AZ Social Workers, AZ Marriage and Family Therapists, AZ Counselors, and AZ Addiction Counselors.
CEs for Arizona Mental Health Professionals
Click on the links below to view the CE/CEU requirements for each Profession. Please note: Unless otherwise stated, CE hours for Asynchronous and Required Topics are INCLUDED in the total CE hours required.
- Arizona Psychologists CE requirements
- Arizona Social Workers CE requirements
- Arizona Marriage and Family Therapists CE requirements
- Arizona Mental Health Counselors CE requirements
- Arizona Addiction Counselors CE requirements
AZ Psychologists
Psychologists (AZ)
PhD, PsyD
Board website: Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
AZ Psychologist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Ethics – DV; IPV; Bullying; Adult/Child Abuse | 4 Ethics CE hours 4 DV/IPV CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals* |
| {None specified} | – APA |
* If a CE program focuses on the practice of psychology as defined at A.R.S. 32-2061 for at least 75% of the program hours and taught by an instructor who is readily identifiable as competent in the subject…A course, seminar, workshop, or home study for which a certificate of attendance or completion is provided. A continuing education program offered by a national, international, regional, or state association, society, board, or continuing education provider; the Board shall accept the following for continuing education hours. – R4-26-207 D, F of Arizona Administrative Code of the Board of Psychologist Examiners.
AZ Social Workers
Social Workers (AZ)
LBSW, LMSW, LCSW
Board website: Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners – Social Work
AZ Social Work CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 30 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics: – Ethics or Mental Health law – Cultural Competence/Diversity | 3 Ethics CE hours 3 Cultural CE hours |
on Board statutes and rules.
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Accredited College or University – any Professional Associations or Organizations* | – APA – ASWB – CSWE – NASW – NBCC – NAADAC – Other approvals* |
*The board accepts: “Activities sponsored or approved by national, regional, or state professional associations or organizations in the specialties of marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, social work, substance abuse counseling, or in the allied professions of psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, psychology, or pastoral counseling; Programs in behavioral health sponsored or approved by a regionally accredited college or university; In-service training, courses, or workshops in behavioral health sponsored by federal, state, or local social service agencies, public school systems, or licensed health facilities or hospitals;…” – R4-6-801 D. 1-3 of Arizona Administrative Code of the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
AZ Marriage & Family Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists (AZ)
LAMFT, LMFT
Board website: Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners – MFT
AZ MFT CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 30 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics: – Ethics or Mental Health law – Cultural Competence/Diversity | 3 Ethics CE hours 3 Cultural CE hours |
on Board statutes and rules.
Approved CE Providers
*The board accepts: “Activities sponsored or approved by national, regional, or state professional associations or organizations in the specialties of marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, social work, substance abuse counseling, or in the allied professions of psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, psychology, or pastoral counseling; Programs in behavioral health sponsored or approved by a regionally accredited college or university; In-service training, courses, or workshops in behavioral health sponsored by federal, state, or local social service agencies, public school systems, or licensed health facilities or hospitals;…” – R4-6-801 D. 1-3 of Arizona Administrative Code of the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
AK Counselors
Counselors (AZ)
LAC, LPC
Board website: Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners – Counseling
AZ Professional Counselor CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 30 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics: – Ethics or Mental Health law – Cultural Competence/Diversity | 3 Ethics CE hours 3 Cultural CE hours |
on Board statutes and rules.
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Accredited College or University – any Professional Associations or Organizations* | – APA – ASWB – CSWE – NASW – NBCC – NAADAC – Other approvals* |
*The board accepts: “Activities sponsored or approved by national, regional, or state professional associations or organizations in the specialties of marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, social work, substance abuse counseling, or in the allied professions of psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, psychology, or pastoral counseling; Programs in behavioral health sponsored or approved by a regionally accredited college or university; In-service training, courses, or workshops in behavioral health sponsored by federal, state, or local social service agencies, public school systems, or licensed health facilities or hospitals;…” – R4-6-801 D. 1-3 of Arizona Administrative Code of the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
AZ Addiction Counselors
Addiction Counselors (AZ)
CDC, BHC
Board website: Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners – Substance Abuse Counseling
AZ Substance Abuse Counselor CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 30 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics: – Ethics or Mental Health law – Cultural Competence/Diversity | 3 Ethics CE hours 3 Cultural CE hours |
on Board statutes and rules.
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Accredited College or University – any Professional Associations or Organizations* | – APA – ASWB – CSWE – NASW – NBCC – NAADAC – Other approvals* |
*The board accepts: “Activities sponsored or approved by national, regional, or state professional associations or organizations in the specialties of marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, social work, substance abuse counseling, or in the allied professions of psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, psychology, or pastoral counseling; Programs in behavioral health sponsored or approved by a regionally accredited college or university; In-service training, courses, or workshops in behavioral health sponsored by federal, state, or local social service agencies, public school systems, or licensed health facilities or hospitals;…” – R4-6-801 D. 1-3 of Arizona Administrative Code of the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
*Please note: This information is offered as a resource only. This information is provided as a courtesy and recommend you double check your state licensing board or accrediting organization for the latest regulations and specific requirements of your state when considering programs for Continuing Education credit. All licensed Professionals are solely responsible for understanding their licensing board’s requirements for continuing education training courses. If you don’t know what these requirements are, you can find out by contacting your board.
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